Substance abuse is an often neglected topic when it comes to older adults.
When we think of something like alcoholism, we might imagine a young individual participating in binge drinking in post-secondary institutions or while managing a high-stress job.
But substance dependency...
A University of Alberta researcher is hoping to start a Canada-wide revolution to combat discrimination against older people, starting with a change to the way nursing students are educated.
“Ageism has been described by other scholars as the last “ism” that...
An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Alberta will develop a cannabis use decision tool for the estimated 20 per cent of Canadians who live with arthritis, thanks to a $300,000 award from Alberta Innovates.
People with arthritis are...
What is qigong (pronounced Chi-gong)? Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice of meditation and movements used to balance your body’s energy. The practice of qigong works to activate acupressure points, meridian points and organ systems through general or targeted movements,...
COVID-19 sent the lives of every Albertan into upheaval.
But a recent study performed by the University of Calgary has revealed the extra burden that was placed on those caregiving for people living with dementia.
The findings report a significant increase in...
The challenge of gardening in Calgary is often a conversation starter between gardeners. The season is short. Chinooks remove the protective snow cover. The air is dry. The volume of water that falls during a July deluge is phenomenal, but...
You don’t have to venture far to find a difference in opinions. It’s everywhere.
You may have found yourself having disagreements with loved ones, friends, co-workers and even those elected to lead us. Often disagreements are viewed in a negative light,...
When a person thinks of a garden, typically the summer garden is what is pictured in the mind — a beautiful yard with lush green lawns, fully leafed-out trees and shrubs, and mature perennial plants and containers of annuals adding...
I was low on the staples — bread, milk, eggs and the like — so it was time to go shopping. There was a time when I disliked this chore but because of these isolationist days, grocery shopping has become...
In a year like no other, with limited face to face contact with our friends and family, our interaction with strangers has changed.
For some, a safe conversation with a stranger may be the highlight of one’s day. Did you know...
