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Release of the 2012/13 Guide to Canada’s Top Retirement Communities

May 16, 2012 By Communications Leave a Comment

Are you wondering how to choose the best retirement community or confused about home care basics? Check out the Retirement Living Guide eBook! Read more…

Filed Under: Active Adult Living, Alzheimer's Care, Assisted Living, Health and Wellness, Independent Living, Long-term Care, Retirement Home Options Tagged With: advice, ebook, finances, health care, home care, how to choose a retirement community, retirement communities, senior living, senior living communities, seniors, seven pillars of retirement, single seniors

Caring for aging parents: Feel like your life is on hold?

May 15, 2012 By Dr. Amy 2 Comments

Does caring for your aging parents make you feel your life is on hold? Here’s how to make peace with your guilt and conflicting emotions.

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: boomers, caregiver, caregiver guilt, caregiver stress, caring for elderly parents, Sandwich Generation, seniors, siblings, zoomers

Senior Care Resources: Getting Help at Home

May 14, 2012 By Communications Leave a Comment

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Need advice planning your health care options or want to find support now? The Senior Care Advisor Tool can help! Read more…

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: advice, assisted living, elder care canada, emergency care, help at home, palliative care, senior care, senior care home, senior care online, senior care services

Need motivation to exercise? Try prediction events!

May 10, 2012 By Matt Trinnear Leave a Comment

With warmer spring weather comes our desire to be outdoors and active but it can be hard to stay motivated. Prediction activities can help!

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: exercise, fitness, seniors and exercise, seniors and health, seniors and wellness, seniors health and fitness, wellness

Seniors and Depression: Fight It Naturally With Social Engagement

May 9, 2012 By guest Leave a Comment

Many seniors experience depression because of lost loved ones, loneliness or physical limitations. But depression is not inevitable if you are social.

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: caring for elderly, depression, senior stress, seniors and depression, seniors and loneliness, seniors and mental illness

Five Ways Dark Chocolate Boosts Seniors Health

May 8, 2012 By guest 2 Comments

Want to boost your brain’s function and reduce cardiovascular disease? Eat dark chocolate! Be sure to try the easy recipes here too.

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: dark chocolate, seniors and brain health, seniors and cardiovascular disease, seniors and health, seniors and wellness, wellness

Tips to Improve Your Mental Health

May 7, 2012 By Carly Leave a Comment

May is Mental Health Month, but these are some tips you can use year-round to reduce stress, improve your self-esteem, and stay sharp. Read more…

Filed Under: Body, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: ADHD, advice, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, Brain, depression, emotional health, mental health, mental health awareness, mental health issues, mental health month, mental illness, physical health, self-esteem, stress, tips, well-being

Caring for Elderly Parents: How to Feel Positive

May 1, 2012 By Dr. Amy 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: caregiver stress, caregivers, caregivers support, caring for elderly parents, Dr. Amy, emotional wellness, family caregiving, how to feel positive, how to live a positive life, negative thinking, thinking positively, wellness

Giving to your community is good for your brain

May 1, 2012 By Wendi Percival Leave a Comment

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VIDEO: Volunteering your time not only gives you a social life, it develops new pathways in your brain, improving memory and helping you live longer.

Filed Under: Assisted Living, Community, Health and Wellness, Hobbies and Crafts, Independent Living, Leisure and Events, Mind, Relationships, Retirement Home Options Tagged With: arts and crafts, Comfort Life TV, exercise, health, retirement community, retirement homes, senior living, seniors and health, seniors and wellness, video

Caring for Aging Parents: Five ways to Find the Humour

April 30, 2012 By Dr. Amy Leave a Comment

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Fed up dealing with your aging parents? When was the last time you laughed? Try this to ditch the stress and get the funny back.

Filed Under: Body, Family and Friends, Health and Wellness, Mind, Spirit Tagged With: advice, boomer stress, caregiver stress, caregiving, caring for elderly, Sandwich Generation stress, senior issues, senior stress, seniors and stress, seniors and wellness, wellness

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