It’s easy to start to think of cooking as a chore after all these years. It’s not a surprise then that many older adults living on their own, or together with others shy away from rolling up their sleeves and making a something from scratch for dinner. Whether is the availability of portions
Need a boost? Out of sight out of mind: Hide junk food and fill your fridge with healthy options. Early lunch: Take your lunch before or after everyone else so that you can eat mindfully and take a real break.Rise and Shine: Start your day earlier so you can enjoy a calmer morning routine.Breathe: And, take a […]
Build the Life You Want By Arthur Brooks and Oprah Winfrey Looking for a journey toward greater happiness no matter how challenging your circumstances. Here cutting-edge science and years of helping people translate ideas into action, gives this duo what it takes to help you improve your life right now. Written with insight, compassion and […]
One of the most important ways you can assist a medical team is by taking an active role, staying on top of treat-ment recommendations and following instructions carefully. Tell the truth When you lie or misrepresent things you are not only slowing the process down but you may also be increasing the risk. Be honest […]
Staying active in winter Embrace the season and keep moving with these tips: 1) Enjoy yourself. If you aren’t enjoying it, time to look for a different activity. 2) Bad days. Feeling sluggish? Skip a day. Move more when you feel great. 3) Dress for the weather. Bundle up and put cleats on boots. 4) […]
I SINCERELY WANT TO HELP While I’m walking to school I pass an older lady’s house and can’t help but notice that the garden could use some cleaning up. Would it be rude if I volunteered to help her. I don’t need money but she might think I’m a scammer? Your intentions are wonderful, however, […]
Planning ahead for emergencies Are you and those you care for ready to act quickly and efficiently when faced with an emergency, an evacuation or a disaster? Whether it’s a wildfire, storm flooding or a chemical spill, a natural or man-made disaster that occurs in your community can change your life can in the blink […]
In the later stages of Parkinson’s disease (PD) some people will develop cognitive changes that ultimately lead to dementia and some of those people can exhibit reactive behaviours, usually involving anxiety, anger and aggression. This can include verbal outbursts such as shouting, swearing, or name-calling. It can also involve physical contact such as scratching, pushing,
Life hacks Making life easier every day Tie one on – To identify bags, luggage and other items, put a ribbon on it. You can use brightly coloured pieces of fabric as well. Fresh and clean – keep drawers, garbage bins and laundry baskets smelling nicer by putting scented bars of soap inside. Bruise relief […]
Many years ago, while I was getting ready for bed, an animal story that was near the end of a news broadcast caught my attention. Scarlett, a scraggly stray cat, was found saving her four-week-old kittens from a fire in her home, an abandoned garage in Brooklyn, New York. She used up most of her […]