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51 Random Acts of Kindness Toward Seniors
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Think about the last time you experienced random acts of kindness. It probably put a smile on your face. While […]
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Booming eldercare industry, dizzying choices: 5 things to keep in mind when choosing a retirement home for Mom or Dad
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A continuum of care For those faced with such a choice, let’s start with the basics: What’s the difference between […]
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Blessing in disguise: Being overweight might be good for this particular group of people
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A new study challenges the established notion of an ideal Body Mass Index (BMI) for seniors This recommendation stems from […]
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WHAT IF CAREGIVING WAS ABOUT PARTNERSHIP, NOT DEPENDENCE?
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Too often, being cared for can mean feeling like a burden. But friends who care for one another flip that […]
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Social Engagement and Companionship In Senior Living: Combating Isolation
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Senior loneliness and isolation are serious public health concerns that require our focus. Age, changing social dynamics, bereavement, and restricted […]
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In 2024, don’t forget to check on your older neighbours living alone
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Bella* likes to joke she’s “old but still naughty”. Bella, in her early 80s, has lived alone since her husband […]
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How to help your aging family members maintain their independence and autonomy
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Caring and attending to the needs of your aging adults shows you love and appreciate them, but you run the […]
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12 Golden Facts About Getting Older
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It’s a fact of life — people grow old. While modern society tends to obsess about the negatives of aging, […]
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Time is Running Out: Investing Now to Meet the Care Needs of Ontario’s Seniors
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AdvantAge Ontario believes that increased funding in the next provincial budget should focus on four critical areas:> Health human resources> […]
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Retirement math you need to know, from how long you’ll live to deferring CPP
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It is important to know your numbers as you approach or enter retirement. However, questions about how much you need […]