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7 Tips to calm yourself down Meditation isn’t for everyone but for some it, decreases stress while improving the ability to concentration. You can also try several other techniques: 1) Visualize a place of peace for yourself. 2) Colour to help reduce anxiety. 3) Drum to promote calm and help
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Will grandternity leave keep older workers in the workforce? A handful of international employers are now rolling out an extra employee benefit designed to recognize the unique needs of their late career/aging workforce.  Referred to as grandparent leave or grandternity, these new initiatives have been created to help those who are in that stage of […]
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Leaving your home alone Leaving your dwelling for more than a few days? Here are some tips to give you peace of mind while you are on the road. • Clear out the fridge – keep the housed smelling fresh when you come back, no one wants to return to spoiled food.• Check the windows […]
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Closer, more confident, and in control There’s lots of talk, plenty written and numerous studies about caregivers running on fumes, stretched to their limits and ready to crash. But, without discounting the challenges, there’s also merit in noting the positives and shining a light on some of the benefits. When you’re ‘looking after’ or ‘looking […]
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The Dangers of Hoarding Recognized as a behaviour that becomes relatively more common and progressive with age, hoarding, and its subsequent behaviours, often catches family caregivers by surprise. Expert suggests that holding on to things is sometimes caused by loneliness and fear of isolation along with, or difficult emotions from early years. Out of control […]
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An attitude of gratitude

By Dr. Elaine Dembe There are many strategies to reduce one’s stress level— exercise, relaxation techniques, restorative sleep, music, social support…but did you realize that people who have regular gratitude practices are healthier, happier, and have better relationships?  Research studies have shown that practicing gratitude reduces the stress hormone cortisol
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‘Old’ ain’t what it used to be… We’re more active, open minded and curious than generations before us and, if all goes well, healthier. We often hear that the early seventies are the new sixties and, with demographics in our favour. Many of us are seeing the concept of traditional retirement being dismantled right before […]
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Lingerie goes adaptive at fashion week  One of the biggest brands launched it first adaptive pieces at New York Fashion Week. Victoria’s Secret’s new lingerie includes bras and panties with magnetic closures for easier dressing and undressing. The collection has the Gamut Seal of Approval, meaning that the garments have met certain requirements established by […]
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Aging is inevitable…

…so why not do it joyfully?  When I was a kid, growing older felt like an achievement. Each year that passed marked one step closer to adulthood, which for me meant independence and freedom. I remember going to the city with my dad to see plays or go to the Met and seeing a group […]
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Transforming Stigma: How to Become a Mental Wellness Superhero By Mike Veny Far from a superhero comic book, Transforming Stigma explains the cycle of stigma in society. Mike Veny has experienced stigma countless times due to his mental health struggles, and his mission is to help people heal their emotional pain, and discover meaning through […]