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.
Exploring Different Perspectives on Aging Well and Practical Strategies
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.
Why are you losing your sense of taste?
Thousands of taste buds in our mouths differentiate between the five core tastes sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami. But this changes with age.
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.
Are You Just Being Forgetful Or Is It Dementia?
Is it just Forgetfulness or Dementia I’m on my way downstairs and before I even get to the bottom of the stairs I’m wondering What is it I am supposed to be doing? Usually I head downstairs to get a bottle of wine but it’s only 9am, so probably not that. Forgetting things like why […]
Surging Rates Of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Seniors
The rate of increase in sexually transmitted infections among older adults in the past decade is alarming public health officials worldwide.
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.