What’s the meaning of your life? How do you want to live what’s left of it and how will your dots connect? Pulitzer prize-winning poet Mary Oliver asks a stirring question in the last two lines of her poem, The Summer Day. “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild […]
For caregivers, bathroom safety is always a cause for concern. Research shows that most older adults fall in the bathroom and many end up with hip fractures and time spent in the hospital. Here’s how to prevent painful accidents: 1) Grab bars. Install on side and back walls as well as next to the toilet. […]
Burnout blues I have recently left my job in health care to pursue my own business. Ever since leaving, I’ve been trying to overcome tiredness and lack of motivation. I’ve always been my family’s rock and person to lean on but I just can’t find the emotions and strength to be supportive.Carol Hines,Newmarket, ON. Editor’s […]
A proven but underused therapy in women, but tailored resources aim to change that For women with cardiovascular disease, cardiac rehabilitation programs save lives, but are still underused. New resources could help more women take control of their cardiac health. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain a significant global health challenge, claiming countless lives and
By all accounts, a fuddy duddy (fd) is a bit of an old-fashioned, fussy person. Some say f-d’s have little or no sense of humour, can be slightly pompous and quite quick to judge or disapprove. Not sure if stubborn fits in here somewhere or not. Many blame fd-style behaviour on age, decline and the […]
Including driving, walking and more People with dementia may have different risks and comfort levels with driving and other forms of transport. Here are some things for caregivers to consider for helping a person with dementia stay safe, as well as mobile. Driving and dementia Does a diagnosis of dementia mean a person has to […]
The Compassion Remedy By Catherina Wergin Schweikert, PhD, MPH, PA-C Compassion is no longer considered a soft skill in the healthcare industry but an essential one. Compassion has a profound impact on our psychological and physiological health. It can alleviate anxiety and depression, lower stress levels, and improve overall physical health. This is a comprehensive […]
What time’s dinner? What time you eat your last meal of the day might impact your risk of cardiovascular disease; a new study finds. This research is the first of its kind to establish a potential connection between heart health and the interplay between eating and circadian rhythm. Our innate circadian rhythm has a powerful […]
What happens to on-line presence after you’re gone? Dealing with digital accounts is not usually the first thing on one’s mind when it comes to end-of-life planning. However, those charged with handling your affairs may be at a loss when sorting out your digital affairs. To make the situation easier, why not think about it […]
Apathy is a feeling of low motivation that is common among people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). About 50% of people with PD will experience apathy, which is believed to be due to problems with the brain networks responsible for mood and thinking. Apathy is more common in men than women and is related to worsening […]









