Excerpt: The good news is Canadians began receiving the first two approved COVID-19 vaccines in December. While it’s very encouraging
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Colder weather is on its way, and with many of us mindful of social distancing rules, we’ll be spending more time indoors looking for
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Many of us will be spending Thanksgiving with our parents and siblings—either in person or virtually due to COVID-19. Either way, this is
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Excerpt: Supporting and connecting meaningfully with someone living with dementia can make a vital positive difference and help overcome
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By Brent Binions
Board Member and Former President & CEO, Chartwell Retirement Residences
There has been a great deal written and
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In the first few months of the pandemic when we were all hunkered down, almost everyone was focused on responding to the situation at hand.
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For residents of Canadian retirement communities, physical contact with family and friends hasn’t been possible or has been limited for
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Excerpt: Belonging to a supportive, caring community has a positive impact on an older adult’s physical and mental health in good
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Caregiving for an aging parent can have many rewards and many difficulties. Today, we are more open about talking about our caregiving
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Excerpt: A hug, pat on the shoulder and other forms of physical touch offer many health benefits, especially for seniors, who often get
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Excerpt: Flu prevention is especially important for older adults because their immune systems weaken with age and they’re at greater risk
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