The New York Times rated this the best chocolate chip cookie recipe, so we just had to share!

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour                
• 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
• 2

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Let’s talk about dementia
By the Alzheimer Society of Canada
 In January, the Alzheimer Society of Canada launched its annual awareness campaign with the goal of reducing the stigma of dementia, using the tagline: “See me, not my disease. Let’s… (Read more)

• Ask a friend,family member or neighbour back home to visit the individual, and keep in touch with you.
• Know where the legal,financial and medical information is kept and by whom.
• Let your employer know about your situation, in case

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Scooter safety: Tips for riders and families
By Linda Norton
 You spot it in the window of your local home healthcare store—a shiny new scooter. Wouldn’t riding around in that be so much easier … and faster? It doesn’t look… (Read more)

Spring off the couch! 6 ways to get rid of those aches and pains
By Laura Stewart
 In my work as a physiotherapist, I hear many aging adults tell me that they feel increased joint and muscle stiffness and lagging… (Read more)

1) Be active. Water sports, golf or walking for 30 minutes a day is enough to relieve stress.
2) Volunteer. Helping the community can make you feel needed, all while interacting with other people-an important factor in reducing depression.
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While it’s full of vitamin C, a recent study has found that grapefruit juice can reduce your body’s ability to break down certain medications and increase the risk of serious side effects. Some of these commonly used drugs include:
Atorvastatin:… (Read more)

Aging drivers may need to adjust their habits in order to stay on the road.

• Check with your doctor to make sure you’re healthy enough to drive and your medications will not impair your ability. Some drugs can make

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Tips for getting up from a fall – By Christine Stewart
The risk of falling increases dramatically over the age of 65 and can be quite dangerous. If you are injured or in pain, do not get up. YOu may… (Read more)

Happy National Caregiver Day! Canada Cares is celebrating in a big way. Today we are excited to announce the launch the Canada Cares Caregiver Awards! Canada Cares wants to recognize one unpaid/informal caregiver (could be family/friends/relative)and one professional… (Read more)