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At the end of life There will be many decisions to make when you, or someone you’re caring for, has a serious illness, especially as the illness progresses and there are choice to make. Decisions made at this time will reflect both a person’s values and their preferences for the type of care
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A new home or not? My sister and I are the primary caregivers for my mother. Things are getting tough and we have been disagreeing about what would be best—a full-time care facility or having her stay within our home with nursing care. We don’t want to ruin our relationship. What’s the best approach? Riley […]
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Old and grumpy or truly happy? Traditional TV shows and movies have long portrayed older characters difficult and poor tempered. But the reality is often very different. Today, a large body of research backs up the idea that people actually get happier and easier going as they age. Why? One of the perks of growing […]
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Thumbs down to… Emergency Room wait times. After taking his newborn to an emergency room in late December, Joey Salmingo spent five hours in the waiting room and a further eight hours to have his two and half week-old son admitted to hospital. According to Dr. Raghu Venugopal, an ER doctor at three Toronto hospitals, […]
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Mayo Clinic On Healthy Aging By Nathan K. LeBrasseur, PhD An informative guide that delves into the science behind aging and offers practical tips to help readers enjoy a longer, healthier life. The book emphasizes that while genetics play a role in aging, it is ultimately our lifestyle that determines how we age and covers […]
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Lonely Dad craves company Q) My dad lives alone and always calls me and my siblings to ask us to spend time with him. How do I help him feel less lonely? When someone lives alone their mental health could be at risk if they aren’t getting enough social interaction. See if you can get […]
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Is your community age-friendly?

By Natasha Way Most of us want to age at home and stay as independent as possible according to several recent research studies. As a result, experts are keen to find ways to support local seniors and have identified eight key domains in which communities can become more age-friendly. These domains are: 1. outdoor spaces […]
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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 about access to dental care in Canada. While it focuses […]
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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 […]
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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.  […]