The science of placebos is fueling quackery By Fabrizio Benedettie Many scientists have been working hard to reveal the full power and scope of the placebo effect—the amazing ability of a simple sugar pill or other non-pharmaceutical “fake intervention” to improve quality of life. The placebo
In a funk When I retired last year, I lost both the interest and the motivation to accomplish tasks, and my lack of activity really worried my family. The book you recommended, The Retirement Maze: What You Should Know Before and After You Retire, made me realize that my life did not end just because […]
Who gets to go first, who does the dishes, or who gets the last popsicle is often decided by a game of chance known as rock paper scissors. Harmless! But, if you’re a caregiver who feels like they’re playing a guessing game like this each day perhaps it’s time to look for practical ways to […]
Senior sex tips Your health can have a big impact on your sex life and performance. Here are few examples that you can try: • Talk to your partner openly to share your thoughts and needs. • Adapt your routines to allow time for intimacy. • Discuss the impact of medications with your family doctor. […]
By Mary Bart Retirement has a different meaning for each of us. Some will say that it is a wonderful time, while others really are not sure what they’ll do with all their extra time. It’s important to plan for this new stage in your life, because staying engaged and having a meaningful retirement is […]
By Caroline Tapp-McDougall While stairs can be barriers and hazardous, moving into a bungalow or limiting access to one floor of your home may not be an option. If you find yourself with stair climbing challenges, you’ll probably want to look into installing some sort of stairlift or elevator. When looking for a stairlift, you […]
Being a caregiver is one of the most beautiful expressions of gratitude and love there is. At some point, most of us will find ourselves in the position of providing care to an aging family member or friend. Three years ago, I found myself caring for both my father who was sick with stomach and […]
By Christine Taylor There is a well-known phrase, “Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” We’ve all heard speakers and seen advertisements in magazines that talk about how to fight the aging process. But for some of us, it’s easier said than done. Stigma exist […]
Everyone needs to exercise. Medical evidence provides overwhelming support for the benefits it provides for every condition under the sun, from arthritis to cancer. The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults recommends that those aged 65+ should accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity per week. But for many people living with disease or injury […]
Address label My bag was snatched in the grocery store. A few days later a kind stranger brought it back to my house. Believe it or not, my Caregiver Solutions magazine was in the purse and he’d used the address label to find me. Best of all, not much was missing. –Fiona Wilton, Sydney, NS […]