A Healthy Aging Brain
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My first Garage Sale: Getting rid of 42 years of stuff and memories
I am preparing for a garage sale. People do it all the time and seem to enjoy it but this is my first one ever and I had no idea what it entails. Read more...
Staying Social
Resident living mean friends are always close by, and activities abound. Read more...
Home Adaptations Can Ease the Demands of Caregiving
As people age or their health declines, caregiving at home can be extended and made easier by making modifications to the care recipient’s home. Read more...
Five surprising summer habits that pack on the pounds
Swimsuit ready? Not for long. Gaining the weight you lost preparing for summer is so easy, you're likely to do it without trying. If you don't stop the eating patterns that unintentionally cause weight gain, you'll never be successful losing body fat. Read more...
The Perfection of Insecurities
So you have insecurities? Let’s stop throwing money at other people to solve them for us. What are YOU going to do about it? Read more...
On Death and Dying
We may fear death and dying - that is our journey to work through in life and come to a place of peace. Read more...
6 Tips for Visiting with Seniors
The following are 6 tips to conducting a successful and effective visit with close family members with cognitive deficits. Read more...
Safe and delicious: The way your salads should be
With warmer days finally here, who isn't looking forward to preparing a crisp, summer-fresh salad made with delicious leafy greens? Read more...
Many Seniors Need Help
Bart outline his concerns over the US government's policies towards senior care assistance. Read more...
Expert advice on keeping your health care costs down
Here are 10 tips for keeping health care costs manageable Read more...
34 Menopause Symptoms - the checklist
When you start to experience several of the 34 menopause symptoms, that's a good sign that you're starting to enter the phase of life often referred to as "the change". Read more...
Fun Activities for Senior Citizens
Fun activities for senior citizens help you keep the good times rolling well into the golden years. Whether you're a healthy retiree or a nursing home resident, there are activities that will suit your needs. Read more...
Seniors risk becoming helpless in their homes
Four in 10 seniors are unaware that taking a fall is the most common cause of injuries among seniors Read more...
Nk'Mip Resort Revitalizes
Visit a nirvana of getaways situated in the southern Okanagan Valley, overlooking Osoyoos Lake and abutting the Sonora Desert. Read more...
Disability: What you don't know can hurt you
The average adult rushes off each weekday morning to work or school, focused on the busy day ahead. No one ever thinks that one day, suddenly, his or her life will be changed forever by a sudden, unexpected disability. Read more...
All Aboard!
Enjoy a day on the M.V. Frances Barkley cruising along the scenic Alberni Inlet to Barkley Sound. Read more...
The Emotional Impact of Caregiving
Family caregivers experience a wide range of emotions in response to the responsibilities of providing care, including anger, grief, guilt and resentment. And, yes, there is joy and satisfaction, as well. Read more...
Day Trippin' 'Round Langley
Fraser Valley communities encourage self-guided explorations showcasing rural enterprise. Read more...
Independent Living ranks Highest with Older Seniors
According to the Lifeline Report on Aging, a survey of 1,004 Canadians in their 70s and 80s, the vast majority say they want to continue to live independently. Read more...
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