Unless you’ve been through it, the impact caregiving has on a person’s daily life is hard to understand. You worry, you react, you share happy moments, you struggle with sad ones and you plan and juggle like crazy. Finding pleasure in the small things and comfort in bringing a smile to the face of a loved one is often all you can do. You arrive chipper and energized and sometimes things are ok; at other times you leave weighed down. Continue reading →

Nutrition news
According to new research from Sweden, vitamin B₁₂ may protect against Alzheimer’s disease. The seven-year study examined 271 people aged 65–79 years, during which time 17 of the participants developed Alzheimer’s. Low levels of vitamin B₁₂ were found… (Read more)

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)

The art of happiness
It’s safe to say most people want to be happy beyond their few days of vacation or a chuckle or two with a friend, and wonder how they can improve their overall level… (Read more)

Did you know?
Thankfully, an extensive 20 year study published by British Medical Journal has shown that happiness is more contagious than unhappiness. According to researchers a happy person you are closely connected with outside of work can… (Read more)

Wouldn’t it be great if you could remain strong, independent and full of energy forever? Experts agree that no matter how old you are, a regular exercise program is just the ticket to keeping your body in optimal shape and… (Read more)

Moving is a difficult time in any one’s life—but it can also be exciting, if you are ready! A move may mean downsizing to a smaller home or apartment, going to live with family or relocating to a residence such… (Read more)

More and more of us are doing it. Research shows that 32 per cent of Canadian workers are caring for elderly family members, and the majority of caregivers take time off work to do so. In fact, 15 per cent… (Read more)

How to avoid a hospitalization
For most members of the public, a trip to the hospital is like being thrust into a foreign country without the guidebook! We don’t know the language, are dependent on the healthcare professionals… (Read more)

1. When should a person move from living alone to a retirement or nursing home?
It is hard to make an exact determination, but one of the main things to be concerned about is the person’s safety when living… (Read more)