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Up in the air Flying as a wheelchair user is never easy. Airlines damage many wheelchairs every day, something I worry about every time I travel. Here’s what I’ve learned from experience that helps reduce the stress:  • As soon as you book, call the airline directly with the details of your
Recipes

Mango Passion Fruit Smoothie

This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that’s not your thing—it’s […]
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Don’t eat yellow snow…

…and more serious winter reminders! All joking aside, there’s a lot of joy to be had during the winter months. However, being outside in the harsh winter weather, can pose as a number of additional hazards for all of us, particularly the older adults. If you’re a caregivers, here is what to watch out for: […]
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Thumbs Up – Thumbs Down

Thumbs down…to Air Canada yet again for its treatment of passenger, Ryan Lachance, age 44, a White Rock-based stand up comedian who lives with quad spastic cerebral palsy and uses a motorized wheelchair. Last month In Vancouver an AC ground crew insisted on transferring him without a lift, despite four requests to get an Eagle […]
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Shrimp Salad

Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 5 minutesServes: 4 Ingredients 1 pound jumbo uncooked fresh or frozen shrimp (21 to 25 per pound, no need to thaw), peeled and deveined1 tablespoonrice vinegar1 clove garlic1/4 medium red onion1 medium Persian cucumber1 bunch fresh chives6 to 8 sprigs fresh dill1 medium lemon1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise2 tablespoons plain Greek […]
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Running on empty

All too often, we find ourselves pushed  to the limit with the caregiving responsibilities we have—especially when they’re on top of our already busy work, and family lives. H ere’s how to boost your attitude and get a calm, confident start to your caregiving day: Play the hand you’re dealt The circumstances you find yourself […]
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Dry Rub Fall Off the Bone Chicken Wings

These wings are fall-off-the-bone tender and amazing. They are extremely easy to make and turn out perfect every single time. They are nice and spicy but if you are more fainthearted, you can leave off the cayenne pepper and go light on the hot pepper sauce. Feel free to change up or adjust the spices […]
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Tips for understanding cataracts Maintaining eye health is an integral part of aging. So, when you are having trouble seeing it’s important to see an optometrist.  Your loss of vision may be temporary and related to the formation of an age- related cataract—the opacification or clouding of the eye lens.   • It’s estimated that […]