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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
How Total Selflessness Can Hurt Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Selflessness is among the highest virtues in our culture. Where would we be if not for extraordinary people who put others ahead of themselves? Selfless acts are the cement that holds our society together. However, there is such thing as too much...
6 Steps Men Should Take For Their Health at Any Age
Most of us are familiar with the phrase, “man up”. It’s a nasty way of telling someone to stop complaining, and a reflection of the attitude that men should keep their worries to themselves. Unfortunately, this stigma has very real consequences when it...
What is Occupational Therapy and How Can it Help My Aging Loved One?
October is here and it’s Occupational Therapy Month in Canada. But what exactly is occupational therapy and how does it apply to you and your family? Occupational therapy is a type of health care that helps to minimize and prevent issues with a...
Fall Prevention for Seniors
Every year, one in three Canadian seniors will fall at least once. Hip fractures are the most common type of fall injury among seniors, and about 20 percent of injury-related deaths among seniors can be traced back to a fall. Weakened balance, vision...
Alzheimer's and Women
Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's than men. Researchers haven’t been able to fully explain this phenomenon. There are several theories. Some scientists have tried to find a relation between Alzheimer's and longevity. Aged people are more likely...
5 Ways Dance Can Improve your Life
Many people like to dance because it is their passion. Others want to dance because they want to improve their life and want to feel happier and healthier. Here are 5 ways dance and the associated aerobic exercise can help improve your life. 1...
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Adds to Fall Risk
Most elderly people in Niagara complain of Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). In turn, EDS is directly related to a two-fold increase in fall risk. Up to 30% of people suffering from this condition, report at least 1 or more falls every year. In most...
Anti-Ageing Exercises for the Brain
Medical researchers are finding that a fitness program just for your brain is loaded with healthful benefits. A regular cognitive workout can improve your concentration, comprehension and recall in everyday life for things such as remembering people’s...
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