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Creating Connections in the Community

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: June 01, 2019
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Creating Connections in the Community

Many caregivers feel alone in their role and responsibility. In the research, social isolation is identif ...

Many caregivers feel alone in their role and responsibility. In the research, social isolation is identified as one of the highest risk factors experienced by family caregivers. It’s also what friends ...

June 01, 2019
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When it Comes to Activity, Now is the Time to Act

Posted by Jaimie Roebuck
|Date: April 08, 2019
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When it Comes to Activity, Now is the Time to Act

There is an “I” in activity for a reason, so what are you waiting for? Staying active as you age is one ...

There is an “I” in activity for a reason, so what are you waiting for? Staying active as you age is one of the most effective ways to improve your physical and mental health. For cardiovascular disea ...

April 08, 2019
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I Walk Alone

Posted by Cal Smith
|Date: March 01, 2019
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I Walk Alone

When asked how he felt about growing old, a 50-year-old acquaintance said, “I didn't think I was going to ...

When asked how he felt about growing old, a 50-year-old acquaintance said, “I didn't think I was going to live past 18… so every day is just one big miserable surprise. I doubt if it will be much diff ...

March 01, 2019
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The Joy of Cruising Solo

Posted by Ian Carter
|Date: January 01, 2019
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The Joy of Cruising Solo

“I was alone with a suitcase and a reservation. And days to live however I chose” – Alone Time: Four Seas ...

“I was alone with a suitcase and a reservation. And days to live however I chose” – Alone Time: Four Seasons, Four Cities, Stephanie Rosenbloom (2018) This was my first cruise experience as a nervous ...

January 01, 2019
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Promise for Older Canadians Living with Lonliness

Posted by Denise Ravary
|Date: July 31, 2018
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Promise for Older Canadians Living with Lonliness

How can older Canadians enjoy meaningful relationships filled with companionship, friendship and emotiona ...

How can older Canadians enjoy meaningful relationships filled with companionship, friendship and emotional support? For many older Canadians, there is an obvious lack of social interaction. In many ca ...

July 31, 2018
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A Way to Give

Posted by Pat Nichol
|Date: July 01, 2018
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A Way to Give

Kindness is like a garden of blessings. In these days of chaos, we often think “what can I do to help?” H ...

Kindness is like a garden of blessings. In these days of chaos, we often think “what can I do to help?” How do we translate our generous spirit into action? The answer: volunteering. Whatever your ski ...

July 01, 2018
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Finding a New Normal

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: March 01, 2018
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Finding a New Normal

A friend in his mid-50s cared for his wife for over 10 years before she died from complications related t ...

A friend in his mid-50s cared for his wife for over 10 years before she died from complications related to her chronic and often unpredictable disease. He juggled being a business owner, a husband and ...

March 01, 2018
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Pets are Good for Your Health

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: November 01, 2014
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Pets are Good for Your Health

Enjoying moments of peace and tranquility contributes to good health. Pets can provide this, as well as l ...

Enjoying moments of peace and tranquility contributes to good health. Pets can provide this, as well as loyal companionship to ease loneliness and depression. Studies show pet owners generally seem he ...

November 01, 2014
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The Play’s the Thing

Posted by Anny Scoones
|Date: February 01, 2012
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The Play’s the Thing

Victoria’s modest but highly professional Target Theatre is performing a play that offers the gift of und ...

Victoria’s modest but highly professional Target Theatre is performing a play that offers the gift of understanding and insight into the world of dementia sufferers, their families and caregivers. The ...

February 01, 2012
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