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Spring Cleaning tips From Marie Kondo
April 24, 2019 -
You’ve likely heard of the “KonMari Method” for tidying up your life. Japanese organization consultant Marie Kondo has developed a tried-and-true method for decluttering your home while simultaneously helping you to rediscover what’s important in life. If you want to take a KonMari-style approach to spring cleaning this year, here are five tips to help…
Read MoreSkincare Tips for Older Adults
March 28, 2019 -
Eat Right Beauty is more than skin deep so be sure to eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of vitamins and minerals. These nutrients help strengthen your skin and make it more resilient, two things that tend to lessen as you grow older. Vitamin C, which you can get from citrus fruits like oranges,…
Read MoreTechnology Resources for Older Adults
March 20, 2019 -
While face-to-face encounters are still necessary and important, technology is how much of the world connects nowadays, particularly among individuals in younger generations. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, email and the Internet lets you stay on top of your grandkids’ activities while allowing you to reconnect with long-lost friends, close relatives who live far away, and complete…
Read MoreChanges to Canada’s Food Guide
March 15, 2019 -
What You Need to Know One of the biggest changes to the 2019 guidelines is getting rid of the idea that you should eat a specific number of portions from every food group. Health Canada has also done away with the portion size recommendations because they received overwhelming feedback about how confusing and unhelpful Canadians…
Read MoreIntergenerational Living Apps
March 05, 2019 -
Intergenerational living is no longer limited to sharing a home with multiple generations of family members. In the United States and Canada, people are adopting a new housing model that aims to help Baby Boomers with extra space in their homes connect with people from younger generations who need affordable housing. Pairing up older homeowners…
Read MoreIs Ageism in the Eye of the Beholder?
February 25, 2019 -
With the Baby Boomer generation moving into older adulthood, ageism has become a primary concern, especially among those who serve that segment of the population. The term denotes prejudice based on a person’s age. Dealing with it involves many approachesStrategies for Tackling Ageism One strategy is to simply ignore differences in age and treat older…
Read MoreAddressing the Social Needs of Older Adults
February 21, 2019 -
Humans are hard-wired to desire the company of others. No matter our age, we have social needs which include being loved, community belonging and peer acceptance. However, the following factors can influence the degree to which we crave companionship. Diversity While all older adults have social needs, those needs can differ when cultural and individual…
Read MoreHow to Keep the Romance Alive as an Older Adult
February 14, 2019 -
Are you an older adult who has lost the spark in their relationship? Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to bring it back. People who would like to bring their love out of hibernation have options. Both relationship experts and surveys of older adults show that keeping romantic flames burning requires a little effort, especially…
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Winter Indoor Activities for Older Adults
January 24, 2019 -
Despite the fact that the days are short and the weather is cold, there are plenty of ways that older adults can enjoy their winter days. If you’re running low on ideas for indoor activities, you can try some of the ones outlined below. Hey—you may just find your new favourite pastime! Table Games Card…
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5 Ways Older Adults Can Be Healthy and Happy in 2019
January 17, 2019 -
As 2018 winds down, many of us are looking forward to the fresh start of a new year. It’s common for people to make several resolutions but abandon them after a few months. This year, consider focusing on one or two important goals. If you’re unsure where to start, you can choose one of the…
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