Activities such as mindfulness meditation, tai chi and yoga can offer older adults a wide range of physical, emotional and cognitive
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International Self-Care Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of self-care and its role in leading a healthy
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If you were to ask an adult child if they would like their parent to have companionship in their later years, he or she would likely say
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Canadian researchers are harnessing the power of new technologies to develop innovative and practical solutions for healthy aging. The
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Just a few weeks ahead of Valentine’s Day—when some individuals may experience heightened feelings of loneliness over love—the U.K.
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Ginette* recently called me because she felt like she was “at the end of her rope.” She had been providing care and support to her
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As our parents age, it can become easy to fall into the trap of seeing them as less capable versions of their younger selves. We may
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Helping an aging parent may surface various emotions—some that can be enjoyable and rewarding, and others that can be painful or difficult
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If you ask people what’s important to them as they age, they will almost always mention staying in control of their life and making their
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In Ottawa, researchers from Carleton University and the Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute have developed a variety of smart tools and
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I’ve had the opportunity to work with many older couples in which one person has health or mobility challenges and their spouse provides
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