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TED TALK  Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life By Catherine Price Have you had your daily dose of fun? “It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness,” says journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun–what she calls “true fun”, and
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Learning From Others

These days the hot topic at church functions, water cooler breaks and fundraising soirees seems to be caregiving. Just like a few years ago when child-care and nannies, Montessori and French immersion were the talk of the town, today it’s what’s up with our aging relatives. Try this test next time you’re with a group […]
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The Hard Truths About Caregiving

The realization that our parents are getting older and experiencing deteriorating health is often a rude awakening. As kids we thought they would live forever, and as adults we’re used to mum and dad/grandma and grandpa being such an active part of our lives. Now the roles are reversing and suddenly we’re becoming concerned. As […]
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Welcome to Canada Cares Caregiving Club

The Joy of Caregiving Regardless of one’s reason for becoming a caregiver, the responsibility entails a significant commitment that can be intense and time consuming. Meeting care demands often necessitates life adjustments and may affect the time a caregiver can spend with family and friends, paid employment and household responsibilities. Within hours of my mother’s […]
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Enjoying the PUBLIC library, It’s Free! Reading regularly can keep your loved one’s mind stimulated and help them stave off Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related disorders. Here are a few reasons why you should consider using the library… 1) For older adults who have difficulty reading standard print, most libraries have a collection of large-print books, including
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6 household safety tips

Here’s a “heads-up” room-by-room guide to six key areas of the house where there are usually issues related to accessibility and/or safety: 1) Getting inside Problem: Steps are difficult to climb. Solution: Rebuild or replace steps if too narrow or too steep, add nonslip surfaces, repair broken or loose steps, build a ramp to create an […]
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Clearing the air Rain might ruin a picnic, but when it comes to air pollution, it can actually be a really good thing. This is because, on rainy days, most of the common air pollutants and pollen in the air are washed away, helping to increase the quality of the air. This phenomenon is called Wet […]
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Worried about mum Mum went back to work part-time after her heart surgery. She loves it but I’m worried that the pace is too much for her.  Should I say something to her? Sometimes it’s best for you to say nothing right away.  But you’ll want to keep a watchful eye. Things to look for:  […]