Dodgy calls and fake emails
Canadians lost a record 567M to fraud in 2023 yet only 10% of victims reporting their loss. You’ve got to have your wits about you these days as scams involving your personal information and finances are on the rise. Here’s some wise advice:
• Don’t click on links or odd calls
• Change passwords regularly
• Slow down and don’t be pushed into hurried decisions
• Don’t pre-pay or send deposits to new companies or individuals
• Ask someone you trust before signing up for things or sending funds
• Beware of deals that look too good to be true
• Report anything suspicious.
Mother-daughter dynamics
Caregiving can cause rifts when it comes to day-to-day relationships. Decisions can push us apart and differences of opinion aren’t uncommon. Patience is key as is reflective listening and forgiveness when it comes to both healing and strengthening relationships according to experts. Reading and learning from others is important to so why not check out Leslie and Lindsey Glass’s new book, The Mother Daughter Relationship Makeover. One of many books the pair have written, it combines a compelling mother and daughter memoir with self-help and a formula for readers to explore their own family history, understand and ease their conflicts and re-discover their appreciation and love.
Looking for menopause relief?
As it turns out, swimming has been shown to help reduce menopausal brain fog by boosting your brain power, increasing alertness, clarity, and energy levels, and releasing endorphins (happy hormones). Swimming also helps maintain bone density according to a study of post-menopausal women. And, water exercise also helps women cope with changes to metabolism, improve circulation, and increase sleep quality.
Heart Health
Listed as the biggest risk for ladies in their ‘60’s, heart disease is now the leading cause of death in women. To reduce your risks:
1) Manage hypertension
2) Have annual wellness exams
3) Stay physically and mentally active
4) Get adequate sleep
5) Avoid alcohol
And, watch for shortness of breath accompanying chest pain, back pain and fatigue. If you see any of these symptoms call 911 right away.
Rest up
Good sleep habits are important so be sure to shut of all electronics an hour before bed, skip your afternoon caffeine fix and invest in black out curtains.