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Health & Well-Being

Health and wellness…..good health and healthy living all lead to wellness.
They go hand in hand don’t you think?
What does health and wellness mean to you?
The very thought of health and wellness can be very overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.
It should be fun inspiring and very rewarding.

Recently we discovered an article published by The Globe and Mail, ‘Seniors taking out mortgages – is it ever a good idea?' By Diane Jermyn. The article follows a senior couple who are considering accessing funds locked up in...
For many seniors, fall is their favorite time of year. The humidity disappears and the mornings are crisp and cool. In many areas there are beautiful fall colors among the leaves. With the cooler autumn air comes a surge...
Changing demographics in many countries are bringing senior's issues to the forefront. Aging is not just about seniors but about how best to address the issues of an aging population. New methods of handling senior needs must be put...
When a loved one nears death, our main concern for them is comfort and relieving symptoms. Once friends and family realize there is no cure, they want to ensure that their loved one is as free from pain as...
Like so many things in life there are necessities to provide quality of life. There are also  aids to help people with a hearing loss. Seniors have been looking for an affordable hearing help verses prescribed hearing aids for some...
Aging doesn’t mean we have to give up our favorite things. Health and finances give seniors much worry. Life has more to offer than worry. Many seniors have fallen into a habit of acting and living in a way...
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It’s Almost Flu Season

In Canada and the U.S. flu season is considered to be October through May. This is the time of year when there are outbreaks of the flu. Flu activity can be tracked geographically and even predicted in many areas....
What would life be like if you weren't breathing? Quite simply, there would be no life if you stopped breathing for an extended period of time. Years ago, I witnessed a colleague of mine struggling to breathe, choking during...
Ovarian cancer is any cancerous growth that occurs in the ovary. It is the 8th most common cancer in women in the U.S. One out of every 75 women will at some time have ovarian cancer. The early diagnosis...
Millions of seniors become sick each year from food borne illnesses and food poisoning. Food-borne illnesses are caused by eating food that is contaminated with bacteria. Most of these illnesses are preventable by checking expiry dates, throwing out food...