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Caregiver Support for Dementia

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Caregiver Support for Dementia

Dementia is a broad term to describe a group of signs and symptoms seen in a variety of diseases affectin ...

Dementia is a broad term to describe a group of signs and symptoms seen in a variety of diseases affecting the brain, such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Dementia affects less than three per cent of all Brit ...

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10 Tips for Weight Loss Success

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10 Tips for Weight Loss Success

If you made a New Year’s weight-loss resolution, consider these factors to help you succeed: 1. Be prepar ...

If you made a New Year’s weight-loss resolution, consider these factors to help you succeed: 1. Be prepared. Reserve one day to shop and replenish your supply of healthful foods. If you aren’t prepare ...

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How Cats Make You Happier and Healthier

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How Cats Make You Happier and Healthier

What a crowning achievement -- you've reached the golden years! If you'd like a steadfast friend with who ...

What a crowning achievement -- you've reached the golden years! If you'd like a steadfast friend with whom to share them, consider cat adoption. Among pet options, cats are perfect for older adults, b ...

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5 Ways To Save On The Cost Of Long-Term Care

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5 Ways To Save On The Cost Of Long-Term Care

Workers can get ready for long-term care costs by putting money into long-term investments or by purchasi ...

Workers can get ready for long-term care costs by putting money into long-term investments or by purchasing health insurance. Taking care of yourself as you reach your later years, however, doesn’t ne ...

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Spices: The Scents of the Season

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Spices: The Scents of the Season

Snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread houses and cookies, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider give rise to some ...

Snickerdoodle cookies, gingerbread houses and cookies, pumpkin pie and hot apple cider give rise to some of the scents of the holiday season. Our memories are profoundly infused with the tastes and sm ...

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“Just Do It!”

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“Just Do It!”

Many of us have a fear of missing out – a fear that once we reach a certain age, we are “too old” to try ...

Many of us have a fear of missing out – a fear that once we reach a certain age, we are “too old” to try anything new. Instead, we watch from the sidelines as the younger generation takes part in acti ...

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The Sweet Health Benefits of (Raw) Honey

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The Sweet Health Benefits of (Raw) Honey

Honey is often described as nature’s candy. In recent years, as we seem to move towards raw and less proc ...

Honey is often described as nature’s candy. In recent years, as we seem to move towards raw and less processed diets, raw honey has found its time in the spotlight and with good reason; the benefits o ...

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Snow Shoveling Shape-Up

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Snow Shoveling Shape-Up

Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, particularly for those less fit. Back and shoulder injuries are ...

Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, particularly for those less fit. Back and shoulder injuries are common occurrences, and unfit or unhealthy individuals could be risking a heart attack. Howeve ...

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Reducing Holiday Stress

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Reducing Holiday Stress

For many of us, December marks the start of holiday gatherings and festivities, making it feel like “the ...

For many of us, December marks the start of holiday gatherings and festivities, making it feel like “the most wonderful time of the year.” Some family caregivers, however, may find themselves singing ...

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Caring for Those That Care for Others

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Caring for Those That Care for Others

As a young girl growing up in Duncan, BC, Faith Magwood was introduced to the concept of philanthropy and ...

As a young girl growing up in Duncan, BC, Faith Magwood was introduced to the concept of philanthropy and community service at an early age. Her parents, both active community volunteers, inspired Fai ...

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Nutrition Should be Your First Priority

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Nutrition Should be Your First Priority

Years ago I began my fitness career as an instructor and personal trainer. I coached my clients to improv ...

Years ago I began my fitness career as an instructor and personal trainer. I coached my clients to improve their health with physical activity. It was gratifying to witness their positive health chang ...

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The Sunshine Vitamin – What You Need to Know

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The Sunshine Vitamin – What You Need to Know

We’ve all noticed how much better we feel when it’s a bright, sun shiny day. That feeling is not just bec ...

We’ve all noticed how much better we feel when it’s a bright, sun shiny day. That feeling is not just because it’s pretty and warm; there are scientific reasons why you feel better. It’s vitamin D, an ...

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Safe Medication Use

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Safe Medication Use

Medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter, have the potential to improve health and well-being. M ...

Medications, both prescribed and over-the-counter, have the potential to improve health and well-being. Many people use medication to help them treat symptoms to assist in leading meaningful and indep ...

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Long-Term Care: Are You Ready?

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Long-Term Care: Are You Ready?

Many Canadians believe the government will pay for the long-term care services they need when they're old ...

Many Canadians believe the government will pay for the long-term care services they need when they're older. To an extent, that's true. Healthcare coverage pays for the medical aspects of long-term ca ...

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My Gym Workout Journey

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My Gym Workout Journey

It all started with one Pilates class at my local recreation centre. There, the brainstorm hit me: why no ...

It all started with one Pilates class at my local recreation centre. There, the brainstorm hit me: why not go to the gym after class and maximize my strength-building efforts? Now that might sound spo ...

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