There was a time when the majority of seniors were moved into hospital-like senior housing once they reached a certain age. Though they didn't always agree with it, the children thought mom or pop would be "better off". They...
If you’re one of the millions of individuals who suffer from low back pain — and if that doesn’t apply to you now there’s a high probability that one day it will — this article is for you.
The simple...
May is American Stroke Month, dedicated to helping others learn the signs of a stroke. Less than 10% of those recently surveyed could identify F.A.S.T., the acronym for the most common warning signs of a stroke.
F – Face...
Mother’s Day will soon be here and it’s common to see people ordering flowers at the last minute or buying boxes of chocolates and a card. But take a moment and really think about your mother. She may be...
May 12th marks several days this year. International Nurses Day as well as ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a condition that affects more than one million American. Less...
Tension is an inescapable part of living that can range from mole hills to mountains. Different circumstances can make you feel tense such as being late for an appointment, during a driving exam, when the computer breaks down or just...
What are stairlifts?
Stairlifts are lifting devices powered by electricity which enable people with limited mobility to travel up and down staircases with ease. They are equipped with a chair or a platform, the selection dependent upon the specific user’s...
The month of May is Vision Health Month. It is a national campaign in Canada, designed to bring more awareness and education to vision health. There are many things we can do to ensure our eye health is at...
This year, National Hospice Palliative Care Week falls from May 7th to 13th. This special week is when the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association asks Canadians to learn about hospice palliative care and advance care planning. They ask that...
World Red Cross Day, also known as Red Crescent Day, falls on May 8th this year. The Red Cross has been helping with humanitarian action for more than 150 years. The reason World Red Cross Day falls on May...
