Aging well has become a commonly used term and yet we don’t all describe it the same way, because there is no one-size-fits-all definition.
Healthcare advocates in Canada. Do you need one?
You may not be familiar with the role of a healthcare advocate in Canada. Healthcare advocates in Canada can help you to navigate the complex healthcare system, providing valuable guidance and support.
Sleep: Is quality or quantity more important for older adults?
Sleep is an essential part of our overall health along with nutrition and exercise. The various stages of sleep allow us to recharge both our body and brain.
Do You Really Need To Walk 10,000 Steps Daily?
For decades fitness experts have touted the health benefits of walking 10,000 steps daily despite the absence of a scientific foundation.
5 Proven Reasons Seniors Should Consider Adopting A Dog
Adopting a dog can provide companionship, help with anxiety and depression, increase social interactions, provide routine, and even improve cognitive function.
5 Strategies for being a better Long-distance Caregiver
We know that our parents are getting older – because we are getting older – but most of us don’t take action to prepare for a time when we will need to engage in some kind of caregiving measures for them.
How this single senior reframed Valentine’s Day
Being a single senior on Valentine’s Day I choose to look at the many ways that I can celebrate BEING rather than being in love.
Is there more to this ‘winter blues’ feeling?
It ‘s mid January in the Okanagan Valley, BC and for the first time in a very long time sun is shining on the snowy hillside. It doesn’t matter if it’s well below freezing – the Sun is shining!!!! Sunshine makes everything feel better Introduction Do you feel like the dark days of winter were […]