As life expectancy increases, more and more seniors will develop chronic conditions such as dementia. These patients have increased support needs, which often result in them becoming residents of long term care. In Ontario, it is estimated that 70% of… (Read more)

Staying engaged in society and being physically and mental active are very important for staying at home. Here are a few suggestions to consider.
New technologies
The internet can offer hours of joy, learning and fun. There are many community-based… (Read more)

Health Canada advises Canadians to check the air quality health index before going outdoors this summer.   Simply log on to www.airhealth.ca to find the simple, easy-to-use, one-10 rating scale that includes a number (indicating the current air… (Read more)

Food safety is important to everyone. However, as we age, it becomes harder for the immune system to ward off harmful bacteria. Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and kidney disease, can make fighting off infections even… (Read more)

New data from the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), shows a lack of understanding and concern among the public about lung disease, the world’s biggest killer (which claims the lives of almost 4 million people… (Read more)

By Robert N. Butler, MD
Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Dr. Robert Butler shows that healthy aging is not just in your hands—it’s easy to do! Use the “longevity index” to evaluate what stage you’re at and take action in eight important… (Read more)

By Dr. Kate Middleton
Anxiety is a normal, human response to problematic situations. Unfortunately, it can also reach a point at which it seriously interferes with day-to-day activities. Dr. Middleton’s myth-busting and interactive guide clearly describes the biological origins of… (Read more)

By  Michael Gordon, MD, with Natalie Baker
One of our most trusted contributors, medical professor, ethicist and geriatrician, Dr. Michael Gordon, has now published a guide for healthcare professionals and families caring for persons with dementia. With a focus on… (Read more)

By Linda Grant
This moving and introspective journey begins with a diagnosis of dementia in the 1990s and shifts across time, space and memory to examine the nature of identity. Grant’s evocative memoir tenderly details her mother’s illness as well… (Read more)

Giving up a habit is hard but if you’re determined, here’s some hope. Researchers have identified three things humans need to change:
Autonomy: We need the sense that we are making our own decisions for our own reasons.
Competence: We… (Read more)