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Exercise is important for health. It has many benefits, including improving immunity against diseases, lowering blood pressure and decreasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Yet even with all the benefits, it can be a… (Read more)

Putting the words “caregiving,” “work” and “life balance” into the same sentence is almost comical. Yet it is no joke to manage all three at the same time. It is very hard, focussed work to be the caregiver you think… (Read more)

Knit one, pearl one
Ah, the joy of knitting! A growing interest in traditional crafts along with the relaxation that the activity purportedly provides has a growing number of men getting out the wool. Rowan, a knitting company,… (Read more)

Q. A homecare nurse visits my dad regularly while we are at work. However, when I ask him what she said, or if she left any special instructions, he always says, “I don’t remember” or “I’m not sure.” How can… (Read more)

Sometimes it seems like avoiding the bureaucracy and getting things done within our healthcare system is next to impossible, especially when we’re trying to manage care for someone else.
Between the line-ups at the family doctor’s office, the waiting times… (Read more)

A special someone
By Audrey Lawrence
My husband is in care at West End Villa because of his Alzheimer’s. One evening he was unusually talkative and lucid, so we were chatting about his old friends. I would ask, “Do you remember Larry?” and he would say that he did.… (Read more)

Unlike some medical conditions characterized by clear onsets and hopefully adequate resolutions, once dementia is diagnosed, it becomes apparent to those who know what is entailed that there will be a long journey from the time of diagnosis until the… (Read more)

Leslie Beck’s Longevity Diet: The Power of Food to Slow Aging and Maintain Optimal Health and Energy
By Leslie Beck, RD
Citing current research and providing a detailed examination of dietary guidelines and techniques, Leslie Beck demonstrates the… (Read more)

Wintertime stroke alert
Winter brings with it more than just cold weather—freezing temperatures can raise blood pressure, which may lead to an increased chance of stroke. Elderly people are especially vulnerable to this kind of risk. Check out… (Read more)

Q. My father-in-law has recently lost a considerable degree of mobility and now requires help with toileting, bathing and dressing. How can we help him retain his dignity? 
A. Be matter-of-fact, not condescending. Be understanding of the change in him.… (Read more)