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Are our kids ready, willing and able to care?  As baby boomers, born between 1946 and 1964, we’ve seen more good times than bad. And, for the most part, so have our children. The millennials, most of whom have been blessed with more worldly, technology filled upbringings.   Life
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Grandparents tips With little ones around our ‘adult focused” homes, a pre-visit safety check might be in order to avoid mishaps, accidents or injuries: 1) Make sure that smoke and carbon monoxide detector are placed in strategic locations throughout the house and that batteries have been changed. 2) Pets and pet food should be kept […]
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For the men in your life… Regular checkups are important, especially as you age. You should always consult with your doctor regarding what screenings you need specifically. Generally, you should check your: Blood Pressure: every 3 to 5 years (if you aren’t at risk) Cholesterol: every 5 years (starting at age 35) Diabetes: every 3 […]
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Great outdoors I see a lot of advice in your articles about getting outside and enjoying the fresh air. I live inside Toronto and seem to spend more time with car pollution and noise. How do I find real green spaces to walk with my mum where we can truly get closer? Carlos M.,Riverdale, ON. […]
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The Way We Were

Grilled cheese, learning to drive and Howdy Doody All of us have experienced thousands of happy moments in our lives. Too often they remain buried under the rubble of the everyday worries and problems that take up space in our heads. I sometimes conduct workshops designed to help participants retrieve and savour their happiest memories.  […]
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Why does hair turn white? The colour of our hair stems from a pigment called melanin that’s produced by stem cells called melanocytes. They reside in our hair follicles. Under stressful situations, nerve cells release a hormone called norepinephrine, which can destroy these cells. The loss of hair colour appears to be closely related to […]
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Dropping, rushing and falling  Q) Recently, I’ve found myself nervous and in hurry all the time. I’ve dropped a few plates and glasses, tripped up the stairs on the way to help my mum and even knocked over a bowl of pasta. How can I calm down? We hear you. Juggling your own life and […]
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Can’t sleep at night Q) Mum lives alone and has started calling me in the middle of the night saying she hears strange noises. I’m exhausted. I don’t want to be mean but…. Unfortunately, nighttime hallucinations can be a sign of cognitive disorders like dementia. We would suggest seeking medical professional advice before all else. […]
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Muscle wasting and frailty As we age, skeletal muscle mass decreases. In serious cases, a condition known as Sarcopenia may be diagnosed when low muscle mass and low muscle strength lead to lower physical performance. A variety of tools are used to test these individual components. Exercise and nutrition are key elements in treatment plans, but […]