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Taxes on selling your home: Myths vs. reality

May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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When you sell your home one of the few tax breaks available is the exemption from tax on its increase in value but not always. Here’s why.

Filed Under: Finances and Law, Financial Planning, Insurance, Moving On: Making a housesold decision by Adam Linden, Taxes Tagged With: , , , , ,

Seniors and Dating: Benefits of Speed Dating over Online Dating

May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Want a new way to meet someone? Try speed dating. It’s a great way to meet people and it has many benefits over online dating.

Filed Under: Aging with Wisdom, Aging with Passion by Michele Cauch, Love and Dating, Relationships Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Sunrise Men’s Club: A night out with ‘the boys’!

May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The Men’s Club is a social program just for men at Sunrise Senior Living in Oakville. Check out their adventures in the new column by Mark Giordani!

Filed Under: Alzheimer's Care, Assisted Living, Cheers to Life: Assisted living means making each day count by Mark Giordani, Community, Independent Living, Relationships, Retirement Home Options Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,

Caring for Elderly Parents: How to Feel Positive

May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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As a caregiver you constantly battle emotions and balance responsibilities and demands every day. But don’t forget what brings you happiness.

Filed Under: Body, Family and Friends, Featured Columns, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , ,

How to set goals for exercise: Three great tips

April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Goal setting ensures that you actually do the exercises you planned to do. It gives you purpose and a timeline so you stay on track.

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging 101 by Grant and Diane Hernden, Mind, Spirit

Top Six Cool-Down Stretches After Your Workout

April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Don’t forget cool-down stretches after exercise. They are a crucial part of any post-activity for a safe recovery. Here are six of the best.

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging 101 by Grant and Diane Hernden, Sports Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Six Simple Exercises to Prepare You For Any Activity

April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Getting into a daily exercise routine can be hard but these six simple exercises can prepare you for any activity throughout the day.

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging 101 by Grant and Diane Hernden, Sports Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,

Seniors and Dating: Best online dating advice

April 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Dating is big business for the 65+ age group. If you’re single and looking to find a mate, you should try online dating. Here are six tips for success.

Filed Under: Aging with Wisdom, Aging with Passion by Michele Cauch, Love and Dating, Relationships Tagged With: , , , ,

Six dynamic warm-up exercises for summer activities

April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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It’s time to get rid of all of that cozy couch time that seems to happen when it gets dark at 4 p.m. and it’s cold all the time. Spring is here. You are beginning to think of getting into your active zone again. It could be cycling, golfing, tennis, hiking, gardening, camping or simply [...]

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging 101 by Grant and Diane Hernden, Sports Tagged With: , , , , , , , , ,

Four ways to beat the weather blues

March 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The weather report is often bad even when it’s spring. Don’t buy into the hype. Here’s how to enjoy the weather and get your life back in balance!

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging 101 by Grant and Diane Hernden Tagged With: , , , , , ,
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