Taking care of myself
Personal hygiene has always been important to me. Not that I ever obsessed about it, I just want to look clean and tidy. I always kept my spending on cosmetics to a bare minimum; just lipstick and nail polish. I...
The dangers of caregiver fatigue
When we think of wellness for older adults, one often forgotten aspect includes those who care for seniors.
Whether it’s an adult child caring for a parent or an older adult caring for their spouse, the health of caregivers is just...
When should you hang up the keys?
One of the most important aspects of aging that older adults seek to hold onto is their independence.
However, there are times when difficult decisions and conversations may be required and independence may have to take a backseat to one’s safety...
One in five Canadians is a senior, according to Statistics Canada report
One fifth of Canadians are now 65-years-or-older, according to a recent release by Statistics Canada.
Released at the end of 2021, the data shows at 18 per cent of Canadians reported being 65 or older — along with a series of...
Talking to your family about vaccine hesitancy
Despite nearly two years having passed, it seems we’re not close to being finished with COVID-19.
Folks are tired of hearing about it, and rightly so: it’s dominated conversations and the media for so long, it can feel overwhelming.
But even with...
How to enjoy a solo holiday
We all have incredible memories of joining as family and friends over the holiday season for celebrations big and small.
However, whether circumstance or bad luck, sometimes getting together with others isn’t possible.
That doesn’t mean your holidays are ruined by any...
Falls prevention
The healthcare system still has its hands full with the COVID-19 response, which means having an injurious winter fall could not come at a worse time.
Falls are the number one reason cause of emergency room visits for older adults in...
Brain molecule helps ‘wake up’ cells could help tackle MS
An immunological molecule called fractalkine can boost the production of brain cells that produce myelin, a key factor in diseases such as multiple sclerosis, according to recent research from the University of Alberta.
Myelin is an insulating layer around nerves that...
Changing lives with YouQuest
“Clyde is one of the most incredible human beings I’ve ever met in my entire life,” Angela Kelly says of her husband. “He fights every day to stay tethered to my world. Every day he fights, to be a part...
Reflections on a Growing Season
It was another atypical gardening season with a lot of planting being driven by what was on hand. To ensure I had seeds, they were ordered online in the fall. The spring plant browsing at the garden centre didn’t happen....
