People don't seem to laugh so much these days" That is what my classmate told me as his reason for taking the beginners Improv class we are taking at the Bad Dog theatre in Toronto.
I thought about that on...
Does this sound familiar? You get out of your car with your keys in your hand, pick up the mail, open the front door and then put everything down because the phone starts to ring, or some other distraction...
In the last decade, our society has jumped on the natural medicine bandwagon more than ever before. Chamomile for insomnia, fennel tea for heartburn, and aloe vera for burns are just a few of the ways we incorporate natural...
It’s never too late to start thinking about how you will remain an independent senior. Outside of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other severe illness, we all think we would be able to take care of ourselves as we age....
Dementia among the elderly is a very common issue. It’s estimated that at least 25% of all caregivers for adults over 50 are caring for someone with cognitive impairment or dementia.
While this is a sobering statistic, research shows that...
Opioid addiction is becoming more common in seniors. Along with the most often prescribed medications such as blood thinners and beta blockers, there are also a huge number of prescriptions written for opioids such as hydrocodone, fentanyl, Oxycontin and...
Preventing the abuse of seniors involves learning about how it is accomplished and recognizing it when you see it happening. Just as with any type of abuse, elder abuse is when a trusted person causes harm, either physical or...
The majority of seniors are now using the internet and there are special areas of concern and internet safety tips that particularly apply to seniors. Seniors are curious and inquisitive when it comes to information that is readily available...
There is lots of information and advice for seniors on how they can help in their community by spending their time volunteering. But how can you volunteer your time and spend it with seniors? Being a volunteer with seniors can...
As parents age it becomes apparent that the kids may have to step in and make decisions about their care. When a big family is involved, this can often lead to sibling rivalry and unnecessary feuding.
Families are often torn...
