Every family has a caregiving story…For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Most couples have used these words as marriage vows. I’d venture to say, however, that during those tender moments in front of friends and family, most people don’t give much thought to what I like to refer […]

As our population grows older, millions of Canadians find themselves worrying about decreased mobility, vision and hearing, and the impact these may have on their own lives or those of loved ones. Regardless of their current level of physical ability, two thirds of Canadians say they are worried about what the next five to 10 […]

What causes muscle loss? Experts think that several factors contribute to muscle loss (also known as sarcopenia). Physical inactivity is one of them but it’s not the whole story since active people also lose muscle. Other reasons might include age-related hormonal changes that reduce muscle cell growth, reduced nerve activity, inflammation, insufficient protein or calorie