Thumbs up to…the Canadian Dental Care Plan. In 2024, there will be new laws coming into effect including new timelines for the dental insurance program. According to McGill’s, Elham Enami, Dean of Dental Medicine and oral Health Sciences.” The CDCP shows promise in addressing concerns
Trouble with taxis Q) Transportation is becoming an issue for my 80-year-old parents. They’ve been taking local taxis but sometimes they are waiting for a very long time for them to arrive. They aren’t wheelchair users but could they use a specialty transportation service if they were willing to pay? A) If you are located […]
Wellness travel Ready to trade in beach cocktails for yoga retreats? Apparently one fifth of travellers globally say they’re looking to travel for health and wellness related reasons. Alongside spa experiences, travellers are willing to try customized exercise plans, one-on-one coaching, and a variety of other holistic methods in an effort to feel their best. […]
By Rick Lauber Sometimes by choice, and other times by chance, many of us live alone. Regardless of our circumstances, there can be a heightened risk for loneliness, declining health and personal safety issues. Hence, there is often concern expressed by others and sometimes worries we have ourselves. But according to those who’ve been there […]
Supporting a person with dementia requires time and energy. While it can be a rewarding experience, it can also be demanding and stressful. Knowing and recognizing signs of stress in yourself is key. If the following symptoms occur, call your doctor or contact your local Alzheimer Society for help. 1) Denial…about dementia and its effect on […]
Fatigue is one of the major things that I see. People reaching the end of the rope in terms of their patience. Some of this is related to fatigue, because if you’re constantly tired from being up all night with the person with Alzheimer’s disease, how can you possibly be patient with them even though […]
As the saying goes, you’re only as old as you feel… but there are various labels and terms that come with aging that are passé and some that are au courant. Here are a few of the more common phases and buzzwords that our editorial team have pulled together to help you navigate… Senior citizens, […]
I grew up with my identical twin, who was an incredibly loving brother. Now, one thing about being a twin is, it makes you an expert at spotting favouritism. If his cookie was even slightly bigger than my cookie, I had questions. And clearly, I wasn’t starving. When I became a psychologist, I began to […]
Fast Carb, Slow Carb By David A. Kessler FDA Commissioner David Kessler highlights the negative impact of processed carbohydrates on global health. Over the past 75 years, the focus on refining grains like wheat and corn into starch has resulted in a rise in obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other illnesses. The book explains how […]
Signal for help A simple one-handed gesture you can use also silently show you need help and this signal is designed for use when you want someone to check in with you in a safe way. It might be useful in a video call or on the street. In addition to trying to circulate the […]