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Now that we’re a week into November, it’s probably safe to say that the holiday shopping season is here. Over the course of the next two months, shoppers from all over Canada will be filling the malls to locate gifts for their loved ones. It’s an…

Happy Halloween everyone! Today is a very special day for youngsters all over Canada. And tonight’s annual celebration of ghouls and goblins will culminate in the ever-popular act of trick-or-treating. For the most part, we see Halloween as an…

With Halloween just one week away, many Canadians are gearing up for the annual tradition of trick or treating. Complete with ghoulish costumes and creepy decorations, the Halloween celebration is one that is especially joyful for children. The…

If you live with an elderly loved one, you surely have safety at the top of your list of priorities. This is especially true if your older family member has a mobility issue that may impede his/her ability to walk without assistance. In such cases,…

Not all staircases are created equal. And that’s why when it comes to stair lifts, there is certainly such thing as a “one size fits all” option. High-quality stair lifts are uniquely designed to meet the specifications of each staircase they’re…

Most elderly individuals would much prefer to age in place than to spend their days in assisted living facilities. And who could blame them? We all know that the old adage “there’s no place like home” is absolutely true. When you’re able to…

The cold is coming! Here, in the City of Toronto, we’ve enjoyed fairly decent temperatures throughout the summer. However, the past week has shown us that cooler weather is certainly on the way. The summer, of course, is now over. And, in the…

Any of us can fall at any time. But, it’s clear that, as we age, our susceptibility to falling increases. In our younger years, we can often regain our balance after slipping or, at the very least, break our falls with our hands. Seniors, however,…

We’re now less than two weeks away from the official start of the fall season. The temperatures in the Greater Toronto Area may still hover around summer-like numbers for a little while longer – but there’s no stopping the chillier days from coming….

Walkers and rollators make it so that individuals with mobility issues don’t just stay steady on their feet, but have the ability to walk from one spot to the next independently. Let it be known, however, that practicing walker safety is a must….