I have had many conversations with retirees and have witnessed the potential and real trials and tribulations of those who have unpreparedly retired.
According to statistics, falls result in 95 per cent of hip fractures in Canada, and one in three senior women will suffer a hip fracture in their lifetime.
Both Emily and Adriana have inspiring positivity, but it has taken trial, error and time to get where they are. Here are some of the thoughts they shared.
Here are some of our top-down thoughts on when to sound the alarms, when to take decisive action and when to simply walk away to keep the peace.
Laughter establishes a positive emotional climate and a sense of connection between two people. In fact, some believe that the function of laughter is to bring people together.
Pet attachment is linked to strengthened emotional health, reduced depression and lower psychological distress. Seniors with dogs, for instance, go to the doctor less and report fewer illnesses.
Sandy’s world has been turned upside down. In the last four months, her mom has had a severe stroke and her dad has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
If you could do one thing to reduce the chance of heart disease by half, you’d be selecting exercise.
While she doesn’t complain, Kathie feels tired … and a bit overwhelmed by her never-ending family responsibilities. She wonders how many other people are dealing with similar issues.
Wandering is one of the potential symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
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