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Old age is not for sissies

By Dr. Michael Gordon When I started down the path of practising geriatrics in 1981, most people said either “Isn’t that nice” (meaning generous, good-intentioned and beneficent) or “Why would anyone as well trained as you want to spend their time on something as depressing as geriatrics?” At the time, only a handful of doctors […]
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Old age is not for sissies

By Dr. Michael Gordon When I started down the path of practising geriatrics in 1981, most people said either “Isn’t that nice” (meaning generous, good-intentioned and beneficent) or “Why would anyone as well trained as you want to spend their time on something as depressing as geriatrics?” At the time, only a handful of doctors […]
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The Scoop

Costly clutter Decluttering your space may have hidden financial benefits. Think about tidying up to avoid: 1) A late payment due to a misplaced bill. 2) Purchasing an item twice because you just can’t seem to find it. 3) An unexpected grocery store run because you don’t have all the ingredients on hand. 4) Missing the deadline on returning […]
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Woof, woof, meow!

By Carol Nelson Our animal friends have helped a lot of us get through quarantine and made difficult times easier. In fact, pets have proven to be good for our overall health. Surveys show that approximately 35 per cent of Canadian households have a dog, while 38 per cent have a cat. The reasons for […]
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Setting boundaries with kindness

Regardless of the relationship, it’s usually easier to say yes rather than no as parents, partners or professionals. Saying yes, especially for caregivers, seems to be the order of the day and something others come to expect. For many of us, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing our comfort and security are less […]