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The importance of fall prevention

Although falls can happen to anyone, fall prevention is especially important for the elderly and individuals with osteoporosis who have a higher risk of breaking a bone during a fall, than those without osteoporosis. Among older adults, falls cause 63 per cent to 83 per cent of hip and
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Helping grandchildren cope with loss

In Freda the Frog Says Farewell to Her Fish, Nadine Haruni presents a story that is designed to help families struggling with loss and the often overwhelming feelings surrounding it. The following are a few of her tips to help us find the right words or actions when explaining the grieving process to a youngster: […]
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I’m so effing tired By Amy Shah If your life feels like it’s too busy and you’re feeling overtired and overstressed, you’re not alone. Exhaustion doesn’t have to be your new normal. Inspired by her personal wellness journey, integrative medical doctor Amy Shah has created this program so that you can regain your energy and […]
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Be my eyes APP–This app connects blind and low-vision people with sighted volunteers through live video calls. The sighted volunteers assist with guided problem-solving. It can be used to help find lost or dropped items, describing pictures, reading labels, shopping at stores, and navigating new places, for example. bemyeyes.com
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House rules:

How to handle things when mom moves in As an adult son or daughter, you may be thinking it would be a good idea to share your home with a parent. There is, however, much to think about before blindly jumping into such an arrangement. So, rather than making a hasty (and possibly regrettable) decision, […]
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Myths and facts about stroke

Did you know that more than 62,000 strokes occur in Canada each year? That number continues to rise, leaving more than 405,000 people in Canada living with the effects of stroke. The good news is that stroke is treatable. However, there are a lot of myths about this serious medical emergency. Here are five important ones: Myth 1: […]
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Sharing the care with siblings

The reality is that there are only 3 roles when it comes to family caregiving:  Lead, support or stay away.  And, the sooner you learn and accept this truth, the easier your life will be and the greater peace you will have in your caregiving journey. It’s only in fairy tales that siblings harmoniously and […]
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In The News…

How cognitive tests strip seniors of their rights By Sharon J. Riley If an individual seems anxious and confused when being admitted to the hospital, staff can give them a capacity assessment: a common evaluation administered to people who seem disoriented. This test is designed to determine whether a person has the ability to understand […]
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The Scoop

How’s your hearing? Most people put off getting their hearing checked. However when left unattended, hearing loss can lead to depression, social isolation, and poor quality of life. Once you’ve reached 60, getting screened every 3 years for hearing loss can help ensure you’re getting the treatment you may need—hear hear!   New chronic back […]
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Driving test practice WEBSITE–According to CAA, most provinces require drivers to take vision and written driving tests every two years after the age of 80, to ensure they can continue to drive safely. Practice tests can increase your chances of passing the knowledge portion of the driving test. Take these free ones to prep. tests.ca