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The Silent Thief

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The Silent Thief

Osteoporosis is often referred to as "the silent thief" because it furtively robs both men and women of t ...

Osteoporosis is often referred to as "the silent thief" because it furtively robs both men and women of their bone density causing thin, porous bones susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis Canada repo ...

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Hair Tips for Seniors

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Hair Tips for Seniors

Stylish seniors need stylish hairstyles, but it can be tough to find a look that suits. Lucy Barcelos, Ma ...

Stylish seniors need stylish hairstyles, but it can be tough to find a look that suits. Lucy Barcelos, Master Stylist at Carreiro the Studio in Victoria has many senior clients, and she believes they ...

July 01, 2012
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The Play’s the Thing

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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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Dung Beetles Have Right-of-Way

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Dung Beetles Have Right-of-Way

Dung beetles have right-of-way here! Nothing else, not even pedestrians, just dung beetles. I’m in South ...

Dung beetles have right-of-way here! Nothing else, not even pedestrians, just dung beetles. I’m in South Africa and road signs proclaiming this law are everywhere. I first encounter the beetles in a g ...

June 01, 2011
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Don’t Market to Seniors

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|Date: May 10, 2011
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Don’t Market to Seniors

Don't Market to Seniors!! What??? Let me explain... Today's senior is not the senior of yesterday. They ...

Don't Market to Seniors!! What??? Let me explain... Today's senior is not the senior of yesterday. They aren't picking up knitting needles, and heading for the nearest rocking chair when they turn 65 ...

May 10, 2011
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We Shall Not Rest

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We Shall Not Rest

What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggl ...

What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggling up hills and braving weekend traffic on Island roads and highways? Would you think this mus ...

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Celebrating Creativity

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Celebrating Creativity

Much can be said about British Columbia and her artists. Whether they toil in paint, sculpture, photograp ...

Much can be said about British Columbia and her artists. Whether they toil in paint, sculpture, photography, performing arts, music or word play, these artists share one thing in common – a creativity ...

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How to Market Successfully to the 50+ Consumer

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How to Market Successfully to the 50+ Consumer

In order to market successfully to the 50+ consumer, here are some tips gleaned from researchers who have ...

In order to market successfully to the 50+ consumer, here are some tips gleaned from researchers who have studied the buying habits of this dynamic demographic. Mature consumers tend to research produ ...

August 01, 2009
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Aids to Daily Living

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Aids to Daily Living

"Aids to Daily Living" (ADLs) are devices that help people with disabilities to function at their highest ...

"Aids to Daily Living" (ADLs) are devices that help people with disabilities to function at their highest possible level and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. ADLs are also referred to as " ...

June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

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Campuses of Care Residences

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and co ...

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and continuing care - in a single setting. Often this is referred to as "aging in place" since the st ...

June 05, 2009
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Assisted Living Residences

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Assisted Living Residences

Assisted Living residences combine private suites with support services and social activities to help sen ...

Assisted Living residences combine private suites with support services and social activities to help seniors with some limitations to continue living as independently as they can. It often provides ...

June 05, 2009
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What is Complex Care?

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What is Complex Care?

Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and ...

Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and residential care, are interchangeable. So if you hear someone referring to “residential care” t ...

June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handle ...

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handles downsizing PLUS moving. A downsizing company usually helps you organize your current home to ...

June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occ ...

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occurs when people move closer to family, particularly grandchildren. Even the most happily settle ...

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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your pos ...

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your possessions can be a real challenge. For Lorne Ames, the experience of simplifying his life and be ...

June 05, 2009
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