Working with a chronic disease Personal health may be a factor for older workers in deciding when to retire, but it’s not as big a factor as previously thought, according to a new study by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH). Despite experiencing more pain and fatigue, older workers with
Tikka spiced hard boiled egg, wrapped in a grilled naan wrap, perfect for lunch or dinner. Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 5 min Ingredients 2 tbsp (30 mL) oil 1 tbsp (15 mL) tikka masala salt, to taste 3 tbsp (45 mL) half-and-half cream or water 4 hard boiled eggs, coarsely chopped […]
By Pat Irwin Got Mom or Dad to agree to accepting care—check. Found a caregiver with good references—check. Disciplining or firing a caregiver—help! Finding the right caregiver for your parents or loved one can be your saving grace, your best friend, the linchpin that makes your caregiving experience a success. But when that relationship goes […]
Ashton Applewhite (TED TALK) It’s not the passage of time that makes it so hard to get older. It’s ageism, a prejudice that pits us against our future selves—and each other. Applewhite urges us to dismantle the dread and mobilize against the last socially acceptable prejudice. “Aging is not a problem to be fixed or […]
There are plenty of misconceptions that may slow down your job search and lead you in the wrong direction. Here is a heads up on a few of the most popular tips for overcoming them. FACT: A well-written cover letter is a must. Always include a customized cover letter that carefully outlines why you are […]
Travel helps process breast cancer diagnosis By Jessica Zucker Last spring, I was slapped with a life-altering diagnosis: stage 2B invasive lobular carcinoma. A suspicious lump was discovered at my routine mammogram, and right then and there, my world turned upside down.. But it was not just my initial diagnosis I was forced to process. […]
Puff pastry can be found in the freezer section of your grocery store. Remember to allow a couple of hours for the pastry to thaw at room temperature or overnight in the refrigerator. Serves: 6 Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 30 min Ingredients 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed (half of an 850 g […]
Jane Fonda (TED TALK) Many of us are taking a new look at what I call “the third act”—the last three decades of life. Fonda claims this is a developmental stage of life with its own significance. And, she claims, we should all be asking: How do we use this time? How do we live […]
By Sherri Snelling As we move through life, there are so many things that can affect our well-being. Keeping an eye on the positive things that make us smile and bring joy is key to happily navigating the hustle and bustle of everyday activities. Here we take a look at what that may mean for those […]
The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job By Billy Clark and Clayton Apgar It is breezy, a bit fun, encouraging yet honest. Clark and Apgar outline the elements critical to analyzing your professional identity and provide hints on how to pursue your dream job. Little Book Productions The 2-Hour Job Search By Steve Dalton […]