Now that October is here, you may have noticed that the days are already growing shorter. Fall is in full swing and the temperatures are dropping. While many Canadians love this time of year, it can bring unexpected challenges for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Among them is getting a good night’s rest. Sleep […]
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The time for a new season to take hold is nearly upon us. On Monday, September 22, autumn will officially get underway! Interestingly nicknamed for the fallen leaves that beautify the season, fall is a time of year when falls are more likely to happen. As we approach winter, ice, snow and freezing temperatures can
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With the start of fall just a few days away, Canadians are gearing up for colder temperatures. As well, we also have to prepare for actually falling! We’re talking about both precipitation and the dropping of leaves from trees everywhere. In other words, it’s going to get a little messy out there. While many of
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Don’t look now, but we only have 11 days left in the summer season! Autumn officially gets underway on September 22nd. For most Canadians, this time of year means that vacation time is over. Naturally, the summertime is most associated with taking trips. However, for many older adults – especially those who are retired –
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There’s no time like vacation time! With the summer now far behind us, many Canadians will be taking the opportunity to venture off to warm destinations. No matter your age, vacationing can be fun. However, for older adults, it’s particularly important to take certain safety measures before heading out of town. Here are four travel
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With October now well underway, the fall season is in full swing. As we all know, the autumn season introduces us to vibrant foliage, cool breezes and pumpkin-spiced everything! It is undoubtedly a favourite time of year for many. However, for seniors, some unique challenges are presented. Fallen leaves can create rough terrain. As a
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The fall season is practically here! This Saturday, it becomes official. The summer season will give way to autumn and picturesque landscapes complete with fallen leaves and porch-sitting pumpkins will become the norm. While autumn certainly has its charms, it also comes with unique challenges. This is especially true when it comes to maintaining safety
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With the fall season officially in full swing, chillier temperatures are now upon us. Most of us can take for granted that a jacket and a toque might take care of the whole “keeping warm” thing. Older adults, however, face tougher times keeping the cold at bay. Seniors are particularly susceptible to hypothermia. It’s a
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Well, the secret is out. With it being the first of September today, there’s no denying that another summer season has come and gone. Yes, the official start of fall doesn’t take place until the 22nd of this month. But, for all intents and purposes, the summer we all know and love is over. By
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Autumn is in full swing. Thankfully, here in Toronto, temperatures haven’t dipped too low just yet. So far, we’re still enjoying double digit days. Nevertheless, the inevitable is coming. It’s only going to get cooler as the weeks pass by. Many people are already preparing for the winter. You never know when those digits will
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