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The Age of Ageing Better

By Anna Dixon This book takes a radically different view of what our aging society means. Dr Anna Dixon turns the misleading and depressing narrative of burden and massive extra cost of people living longer on its head and provides a refreshingly optimistic view of how everyone could enjoy a
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Expert Advice

FEELING GUILTY I feel guilty about not visiting my mother more often but I have 3 kids and a job. She lives 2 hours away, so it’s a full day’s excursion to get there and back. I’ve arranged home care, grocery delivery and a neighbour to check on her. I also call twice a day. […]
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The Scoop

Think twice about the ice Being out and about during winter can feel scary rather than an everyday challenge. There are risks for those who are unsteady on their feet. So, think twice before you venture outside and pay attention to these safety tips: 1 Hands free. When you’re walking outside, don’t put your hands […]
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Nevermore: Alicia’s story

From the Alzheimer Society of Toronto: Meet Alicia. Alicia was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease 10 years ago. In this beautiful 4-part series, we visit Alicia and her family in their home to get a birds-eye view of the grace, dignity, compassion, and support each of them shares with Alicia and one another. Alicia’s relationship with […]
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Funeral planning: Modern day options

By Rick Lauber Staying the same seems have been the funeral industry’s mindset for generations. But, with today’s desire for simple vs lavish, reducing our carbon footprints and the continued risk of COVID-19 transmission at gatherings, change was inevitable. It’s a buyers market and certainly one where the options have recently been blown wide open. […]
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How COVID-19 is affecting caregivers

Caroline Tapp-McDougall, the publisher of Caregiver Solutions magazine and author of the forthcoming “Complete Guide for Family Caregivers,” tells Verywell that COVID-19 turned up the volume on the caregiver role. “Before that, there wasn’t that label, so to speak,” Tapp-McDougall says. “We were just doing our job within the family.” Tapp-McDougall recommends