Seniors say technology is key to independent living
For Canadian seniors, technology is making an increasing difference in their ability to remain at home, independent and engaged. Read more...
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Food safety tips for people with weakened immune systems
People with weakened immune systems such as those living with HIV/AIDS, diabetes, alcoholism or who are undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplantation, are more likely to become ill and suffer from serious health effects if they eat contaminated food Read more...
Canadian woman reveals how to take-on menopause and revitalize life
Confident in her walk and full of life in her talk, one would never guess that 64-year-old Catherine from Canada would let menopause affect her life. But at one point, it had. Read more...
How to keep your business plan fresh
If your business plan has been collecting dust since you launched, it's likely time to refresh. Updating your business plan on a regular basis is critical for any business to stay relevant and be successful in the future. Read more...
Infectious Wisdom
Why routine vaccination for pneumococcal disease is necessary even in seniors. Watch this video now. Read more...
Ironing Out Iron Insufficiency
Fatigue is not only a result of a fast-paced life-style. New methods help detect iron deficiency more effectively. Watch this video now! Read more...
Simple home remedies to ease the common cold
While you can expect to be sick for one to two weeks, it doesn't mean you have to be miserable. Read more...
The Strength of the Karat
“I love the look of 18 karat gold,” a lady in the shop recently commented to me. “What a shame it isn’t as strong as 10 karat.” This is a common misconception. Read more...
Lacklustre Stones will Sparkle Again
Over time, the abrasions on a stone can cause it to look dull. Often people think that the stone looks this way because the interior has somehow changed. Read more...
Work with your doctor to create a fibromyalgia treatment plan
For people living with fibromyalgia, managing their disease can be challenging. Read more...
Seniors shown how to prevent falls in the home
The old line "Help I've fallen and I can't get up" has become a TV cliche over the years, but for seniors, a fall can represent a serious and potentially fatal health risk. Read more...
Tips on caring for a relative affected by Alzheimer's disease
The incidence of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Canadian seniors is predicted to increase dramatically over the next 30 years, but the task of primary caregiver will likely still fall on close relatives. Read more...
Canadians more prepared for death than old age
Surveys of senior Canadians consistently find that many have prepared financial affairs for after their deaths, but have put little thought into their finances and living situation in the event that they become unable to care for themselves. Read more...
Antioxidants 101
When your body needs to put up its best defense, especially in today's environment, antioxidants are crucial to your health. Read more...
Re-Inventing Myself
Senior entrepreneur Suzanne Heron sells a sense of community. Read more...
How to Be a Success
In the 1980s, my husband and I started a small educational publishing business in Vancouver. We knew nothing about publishing and little about the education business. Read more...
Viva Las Vegas
For the seventh year, visitors to the Senior Expo at Pearkes Recreation Centre hit the jackpot on March 6th. Read more...
Crystal Clear
Robert Gary Parkes has been blowing glass for only about 25 of those years and the craftsmen of past years, who did not have the benefits of modern technology, have his admiration and reverence. Read more...
Island Hospitality
Port Hardy’s First Choice Bed and Breakfast is a home away from home for visitors to the north end of Vancouver Island. Read more...
Friendly, Active and Fun Loving
Fun and friendly Lake Hill Lawn Bowling Club. Read more...
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