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THE POWER OF NO

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: May 29, 2022
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THE POWER OF NO

Most children go through a phase where their favourite word is No. That's because No is a power word. It ...

Most children go through a phase where their favourite word is No. That's because No is a power word. It gives us a definite sense of self. As adults, saying No is an ideal opportunity to evaluate our ...

May 29, 2022
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‘NATURAL’ PRODUCTS NOT NECESSARILY ‘SAFE’

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: April 27, 2022
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‘NATURAL’ PRODUCTS NOT NECESSARILY ‘SAFE’

Many of us are unaware of the potential dangers of self-medicating – even with something “natural” like a ...

Many of us are unaware of the potential dangers of self-medicating – even with something “natural” like a vitamin. It’s essential to educate ourselves about supplements and seek information from credi ...

April 27, 2022
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JUGGLING WORK & CAREGIVING

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: April 27, 2022
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JUGGLING WORK & CAREGIVING

One in three caregivers are juggling work and care. The research shows most caregivers experience wonderf ...

One in three caregivers are juggling work and care. The research shows most caregivers experience wonderful gains by giving back to the person they are caring for and enjoy strengthened family relatio ...

April 27, 2022
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FINDING AND USING YOUR VOICE

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: March 24, 2022
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FINDING AND USING YOUR VOICE

*Alison was enjoying early retirement knowing that her differently-abled adult son, Michael, was living i ...

*Alison was enjoying early retirement knowing that her differently-abled adult son, Michael, was living independently in his apartment in another city, supporting himself with a job he had held for ma ...

March 24, 2022
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LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: February 24, 2022
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LET FOOD BE YOUR MEDICINE

Colloidal silver has long been promoted by alternative medical sources as a cure for many diseases and di ...

Colloidal silver has long been promoted by alternative medical sources as a cure for many diseases and disorders, including, diabetes, herpes, HIV, and now, COVID-19. But there is no proof silver is h ...

February 24, 2022
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ELDERCARE PLANNING: STARTING THE CONVERSATION WITH LOVED ONES

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: February 24, 2022
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ELDERCARE PLANNING: STARTING THE CONVERSATION WITH LOVED ONES

*Mr. Jones is an 83-year-old widower living in his own home. When asked, he’ll say he is doing “fair to m ...

*Mr. Jones is an 83-year-old widower living in his own home. When asked, he’ll say he is doing “fair to middling.” He’ll go on to tell you his legs are tired and wobbly, and he doesn’t get out as much ...

February 24, 2022
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IMPROVING CAREGIVING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: January 26, 2022
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IMPROVING CAREGIVING THROUGH TECHNOLOGY

Our family was recently impacted by an emergency, and an aging relative was hospitalized. With ongoing re ...

Our family was recently impacted by an emergency, and an aging relative was hospitalized. With ongoing restrictions due to COVID, there were limitations to in-person visits and some family members inv ...

January 26, 2022
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FOREVER FIT: GLYCEMIC INDEX IS UNRELIABLE

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: November 24, 2021
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FOREVER FIT: GLYCEMIC INDEX IS UNRELIABLE

The Glycemic Index was designed for people with diabetes to determine their insulin response to various f ...

The Glycemic Index was designed for people with diabetes to determine their insulin response to various foods. Those with Type 2 diabetes can avoid foods that may drastically affect their blood sugar ...

November 24, 2021
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ENERGY ZAPPERS BE GONE!

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: November 24, 2021
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ENERGY ZAPPERS BE GONE!

Margo is doing a lot: she’s caring for her husband who is recovering from a stroke, and she’s supporting ...

Margo is doing a lot: she’s caring for her husband who is recovering from a stroke, and she’s supporting her adult daughter with mental health challenges. She’s still working part-time and is now face ...

November 24, 2021
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GETTING A BREAK FROM CAREGIVING: RESPITE OPTIONS

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: October 27, 2021
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GETTING A BREAK FROM CAREGIVING: RESPITE OPTIONS

Caregiving often gets squeezed into an already busy life, including the day-to-day responsibilities of fa ...

Caregiving often gets squeezed into an already busy life, including the day-to-day responsibilities of family, work, and maintaining a home. Many caregivers take on this new role without letting go of ...

October 27, 2021
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THE PRIVILEGE OF AGING

Posted by J. Kathleen Thompson
|Date: October 27, 2021
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THE PRIVILEGE OF AGING

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not,but rejoices for those which he has. ...

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not,but rejoices for those which he has. –Epictetus The efforts to hang on to our younger selves, and the appearance and fitness and kn ...

October 27, 2021
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DELECTABLE EDIBLES

Posted by Jane Cassie
|Date: October 27, 2021
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DELECTABLE EDIBLES

Blueberry Yogurt, Sour Peach, Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you think I’m referring to ice cream flavours or ...

Blueberry Yogurt, Sour Peach, Sticky Toffee Pudding. If you think I’m referring to ice cream flavours or decadent desserts, guess again. You certainly won’t find them in a candy store for kids, but ad ...

October 27, 2021
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ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH TO ASK?

Posted by Adrienne White
|Date: October 27, 2021
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ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH TO ASK?

When I closed my eyes, my body was intact. But a few hours later when I open my eyes, I had 90 cm of inci ...

When I closed my eyes, my body was intact. But a few hours later when I open my eyes, I had 90 cm of incisions. Barely conscious, I was afraid to move, and I was pretty sure I did not have what it wou ...

October 27, 2021
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SERVICE IN BC

Posted by Melanie Dorchester
|Date: October 27, 2021
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CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF SERVICE IN BC

The world has changed significantly since 1920 when Hal Rogers launched the first Canadian Kinsmen club i ...

The world has changed significantly since 1920 when Hal Rogers launched the first Canadian Kinsmen club in Hamilton, Ontario. Polio was a dire threat in the world at that time, and Kinsmen volunteers ...

October 27, 2021
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Medical Imaging at the Heart of Healthcare

Posted by INSPIRED Staff
|Date: October 18, 2021
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Medical Imaging at the Heart of Healthcare

Have you ever needed an X-ray? If not you will almost certainly know someone who has. Medical imaging tou ...

Have you ever needed an X-ray? If not you will almost certainly know someone who has. Medical imaging touches nearly every disease or condition. It’s an essential tool for our healthcare professionals ...

October 18, 2021
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