In a little more than two weeks, Halloween will be here! The yearly event that is comprised of costume wearing, spooky decorations, pumpkin carving and trick or treating is enjoyed by people of all ages. Yes, that includes senior citizens. You may not necessarily think that older adults are interested in partaking in Halloween activities. […]
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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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According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, approximately 310,000 Canadians live in health care and related institutions. This excludes Quebec. Of these individuals, about 143,000 live in nursing homes where more than 90 percent of residents are over the age of 65. As well, there are twice as many women as there are men
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Most seniors are generally pretty comfortable at home. Having reached a point in their lives when going out on the town isn’t particularly of interest to them, staying at home is an enjoyable way to spend time. Of course, these days, staying at home has taken on a whole new look. It’s a requirement, as
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Getting truly restful sleeps at night is an important part of maintaining optimum health. That is true for all of us, regardless of our ages. It’s important that we get approximately seven to eight hours of sleep each night in order to consider ourselves good sleepers. However, the older we get, the harder it can
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