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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.

A Caregiving Day keeps you running. A Caregiving Day also keeps you feeling. In our book of poems, 15 family caregivers write what about what they experience in their moments. Our poets care for parents, spouses and children. A few share...
As you age, learning new skills preserves the health of your brain. The act of learning itself improves cognitive functioning and keeps you sharp. The more unfamiliar it is to you, the better it is for you to learn...
Many seniors and those of retirement age become bored after awhile. They may have health problems which keep them isolated or may not know many people in their own community. Staying active and in touch with what is going...
In the last of this four-part series on holiday baking, indulge in some of my family’s tastiest recipes.  If you missed the other articles, you can view them here: https://seniorslifestylemag.com/featured/easy-holiday-recipes/   https://seniorslifestylemag.com/passions/3-easy-peasy-holiday-baking-recipes/ https://seniorslifestylemag.com/health-well-being/more-easy-peasy-holiday-baking-recipes/   The wonderful women in my family are busy at work during...
Happy Holidays…I wanted to share something with you that hopefully will help you add a little fun and joy all winter through! After the holiday spending is over, we need to begin to pay off the bills and watch our...
One of the perks of growing older is the long list of savings for seniors. Much like in Canada, once you reach senior citizen status in the United States, there are many discounts available to you, from discounts on...
If you live in Canada and you are a senior, taking advantage of the offered senior discounts can help seniors save money. The age at which different stores consider you to be a senior can vary, from 55 up to 65...
As we approach the holiday season, many of us will be visiting senior loved ones. We hope to find them aging safely at home. But we aren't always sure. We have taken the tips on what to look from when visiting...
    The job of an executor is daunting and few people have an idea of how big a time commitment it can be. There are forms to fill out, deadlines to meet, appointments to keep, inventories, appraisals, and often emotional...
This article was first published in the Older Womens' Network's OWN ELETTER – October 2016, Vol. 3, Issue 3 I'm grieving the death of Ursula Franklin, and remembering her with gratitude. Six years ago, Ursula revived “Scrupling”. She and other Toronto Friends...