Sadly, a new report provided to the Financial Post from ratings agency Equifax Canada Inc. shows that the average debt for consumers aged 65 and over has been climbing by approximately 7% per year, the largest increase for any age...
Diabetes is a growing epidemic in North America. It’s a serious and sometimes debilitating illness, in which the body cannot produce insulin, or properly use the insulin it does produce. Research shows that one in five people over the...
Now that you know the signs of a stroke from
https://seniorslifestylemag.com/health-well-being/stroke-signs/
it’s important to work on prevention. How can you help your loved one be healthy and stay healthy? And in turn, how can you work on your own health so...
Assistive devices are items that will help you with a variety of daily activities. They can maintain your independence and improve your quality of life. In many ways they add to your safety and make living much easier. All...
It has been mentioned in previous Seniors Lifestyle Magazine articles, that the crisis of senior abuse worldwide is increasing in high numbers. There are some legal components to consider around senior abuse across the country. In honour of the June...
If your loved one was having a stroke, would you know what to do? Would you recognize the signs in order to get that person the necessary help? Time is of the essence when it comes to a stroke...
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
Hug a senior today....or better yet spend some good ol' quality time with them, they deserve it! Recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and show you care by helping a senior.
Talk to...
Almost the middle of the year worldwide and many will be celebrating birthdays and anniversaries on June 15th but do you know the real significance of this day for seniors?
On June 15th, think seniors, think love, think protection, think nurturing, think...
In many countries a senior citizen is defined as anyone 65 years of age and older. Too many of us focus on the disadvantages of growing old and don’t pay attention to the great things about aging. There are...
Figuring out what government resources and options there are available can be overwhelming to say the least. Some often very confusing and many unknown to seniors and their caregivers.
If you aren't sure, contact the Government of Canada at Toll-Free: 1 800...
