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I left my heart in Africa," says Beatrice Tellier who taught there for four years. A member of the Victoria Grandmothers for Africa, one of 240 Grandmothers to Grandmothers groups across Canada, Beatrice will join over 5,000 grandmothers and others on June 12 and 13 to cumulatively walk 8,000 kilometres, the distance of Canada from coast to coast, in support of African grandmothers caring for their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren. Read more...
Iron deficiency affects a large population of men and women. Iron deficiency in seniors is linked with poor health, fatigue, depression and increased dependence on others. Read more...
Perfectly manicured fairways, a bright blue sky, a slight breeze that lifts your golf ball toward the green - golfing is a leisure activity enjoyed by many but for people living with arthritis, even trying to hit the ball poses a challenge. Read more...
For many on the West Coast, gardening is a true labour of love. There's nothing more satisfying than watching their garden burst into colour - but for people living with arthritis, this leisure time activity can pose some challenges. Read more...
If you have the gift of time, use it to explore and pursue your long-held passions. Read more...
Surrey Trekkers Volkssport Club members combine exercise with exploration and socializing. Read more...
To what length would you go for a birthday gift? Read more...
For a heart-pounding workout and breathtaking views, consider Diez Vistas Trail this spring. Read more...
More than 80,000 books, magazines and newspapers are available to download free for use with your computer's text to speech system. Read more...
Walkers have come a long way from when the only one available was a steel, non-folding, four legged walker. While the four-legged folding walkers are still available and are still needed, the introduction of wheeled walkers with a seat, basket, and hand brakes give a safe walking alternative to a large population. Four wheel walkers increase the confidence of the user and allow for a broader walking range. They also help with stability and were created to aid in fall prevention. Read more...
For these four Gilbert & Sullivan members, one of the advantages of joining the Society is that it keeps them young. Read more...
"If I knew then what I know now, I could have delayed the onset of or avoided diabetes," says Steve Drinkwater. Read more...
Boomers who are just beginning to have trouble with hips, knees and backs have embraced the concept of travelling the backcountry mounted on powerful iron steeds sporting four large knobby tires. Read more...
Although the rate of heart disease has been decreasing in Canada, it remains the leading cause of death for those over the age of 55. The good news is that everyone, regardless of their age, can lower their chances of developing heart disease with these six simple steps. Read more...
Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors in Canada. In fact, more than half of all injuries among seniors are a result of falls and most of those occur in the home or surrounding area. The good news is that falls can be prevented and there are steps seniors can take to make sure they stay safe and self-sufficient at home. Read more...
Music therapy, as defined by the Canadian Association for Music Therapy, is the skilful use of music and musical elements by an accredited music therapist to promote, maintain and restore mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health. Read more...
Diet is one of the most important contributors to longevity and a healthy life. Here are some of the foods that doctors have found can be quite beneficial. Read more...
People who sing with others experience a wide range of joys and benefits. Members of singing groups enjoy meeting new people, breathing better, and feeling more alert and emotionally uplifted. Opportunities for group singing abound in British Columbia. Read more...
Hearing loss is expected to become more prevalent in a plugged-in world. Read more...
With increasingly active lifestyles, more and more people are complaining of tired and achy feet. Read more...
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