American Stroke Awareness Month
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...
What Would Your Mother Like for Mother’s Day?
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...
May 12 International Nurses Day and ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia International Awareness Day
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 Tool To Relieve Tension In Your Senior Years
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,...
A Complete Guide To Stairlifts
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...
Vision Health Month
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...
National Hospice Palliative Care Week 2017
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...