Senior Living

When the Time Comes to Relocate

It is estimated that it takes a minimum of 80 combined hours to completely sort and pack an average home. This is an enormous task. Read more...

Painglish

By Alan Williamson on Feb 1, 2012

Is your body trying to tell you something? If you think it is, you might want to ask it to speak up louder and sooner. Read more...

Keeping Anemia at Bay with Diet

By Dr. Nicola J Davies on Feb 1, 2012

Fatigue, loss of energy, shortness of breath, leg cramps and insomnia can all be symptoms of anemia resulting from certain nutritional deficiencies. Learn the signs and symptoms of diet-related anemia, and how you can prevent, recognize, manage and treat it. Read more...

Charge Your Emotional Battery

By Barbara Risto on Jan 19, 2012

What charges your emotional batteries? For some it is being with people, for others it is finding some solitude. Still others elevate their mood through exercise. The author of this article discusses what she finds effective. Read more...

Fall Prevention: 6 Tips to Prevent Falls

By Mayo Clinic Staff on Jan 12, 2012

Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it's important. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Read more...

Dragon Power

By Margaret Growcott on Jan 3, 2012

Donna James of Port Alberni had a lifelong fear of water after nearly drowning as a child. Today, she spends much of her time on a huge lake, paddling a dragon boat. Read more...

Zumba with Zest

By Bev Yaworski on Dec 31, 2011

Instead of the usual boring and uninspiring personal fitness program, add some zest to a workout regime. Zumba Gold - the fitness craze sweeping the globe - might just fit the bill. It’s a chance to shake those shoulders, roll those hips, and feel the beat while turning fitness into a fun experience. Read more...

Thick with Grizzlies

By Kym Putnam on Dec 31, 2011

A BC couple embark on a bike journey to Haines, Alaska that turns out to be anything but ordinary. Read more...

Running Up New Times for Seniors

By Jean Sorenson on Dec 31, 2011

Betty Jean “BJ” McHugh challenges today’s concept of aging and the elderly. The 84-year-old North Vancouver running legend, dubbed the fastest senior in the world, has just finished the James Cunningham Seawall 9.5-kilometre road race clocking in at 62 minutes. Read more...

Zooming Along with Zumba Gold

By Judee Fong on Dec 31, 2011

With a slightly decreased intensity, Zumba Gold is a group fitness class aimed at active seniors, baby boomers or anyone beginning a healthier lifestyle. Read more...

Everyone Loves a Good Tapper

By Vernice Shostal on Dec 31, 2011

Originating in the United States over 300 years ago, tap dance has its roots in both traditional British jigs and African folk dance. Characterized by the sound of tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussion instrument, the dance is sometimes performed as part of a music theatre. Read more...

Taking the Stairs Improves Your Mind

By Don Lester on Dec 31, 2011

Significant research indicates that physical activity is beneficial for good mental health. Simply improving circulation can have a huge impact on the brain. Many people think staying mentally fit has little to do with physical exercise. Not true. In fact, physical activity can help improve one’s mood, ability to cope and general well-being. Read more...

Nostalgia in January

By Naomi Beth Wakan on Dec 31, 2011

Well, we are into the New Year and the heavy nostalgia we indulged in over the holidays has gone, or has it? At this time, looking back to the old year and past years, we often do a kind of stock-taking, a look at our life’s balance sheet. Read more...

Fit Body, Fit Mind?

By Gipp Forster on Dec 31, 2011

What happened to the mother who would not allow her children to leave the dinner table before they finished their vegetables? What happened to the dinner table? What happened to vegetables at mealtime? Read more...

Making Time for Leisure Activities When Caregiving

By Family Caregivers' Network Society on Dec 31, 2011

When providing care and support for someone, over the long term, you can provide better care if you care for yourself as well. Family caregivers have a tendency to give up their own activities and interests in order to prioritize care. Read more...

A Sound Mind in a Sound Body

By James Ellsworth on Dec 31, 2011

Juvenal, the Roman writer, used the motto, mens sana in corpore sano, meaning a sound mind in a healthy body. John Locke, the English philosopher, said “if you had those two elements in your life, you would have little else to wish for.” Taking care of the mind and the body are imperative for seniors aiming for fitness and leisure fulfillment. And it seems that the B.C. coast is a great area to practise those strategies. Read more...

Discover the “411” on Diabetes from the experts at Saint Elizabeth!

By Saint Elizabeth on Dec 12, 2011

November was Diabetes Awareness Month and each year Nov 14th is recognized worldwide as “World Diabetes Day”. This event occurs each year to mark the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, the co-discoverer of Insulin. This year is the 90th anniversary of the life changing “made in Canada” discovery of Insulin, which has changed the lives of many Canadians and people worldwide who are living with diabetes. Read more...

Caregiving During the Holiday Season

By Family Caregivers' Network Society on Dec 1, 2011

The holidays are here again, and although family dynamics may have changed due to caregiving, this season will arrive as usual. With the decline or change in a family member’s health, it can be unrealistic to continue past celebrations while trying to ensure your family member receives proper care. Read more...

Visualize Success if You Want to Fail

By David DiSalvo on Dec 1, 2011

Does the saying "Aim for the moon, target the stars" actually work or is this counteractive? A recent Forbes article disagrees with this inspirational quote, arguing that visualizing success is the best way not to achieve it. Read more...

Supporting the Person Who Cares for You

By Family Caregivers' Network Society on Nov 2, 2011

Family caregivers are good at putting others first. As the demands for caregiving increase, their own needs often get pushed aside. Caregivers can quickly become exhausted, overwhelmed and burnt-out. Before this happens, it is important that caregivers take time to relax and rejuvenate. Read more...