The hypnotic rock star
By Joel Wittnebel ACTIVE SENIOR’S DIGEST For about 45 years, Mike Mandel has been travelling the world, putting people under his spell. With a few words, he can lock your hands together. A few...
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Ontario seniors receive achievement awards
A conservationist who works year-round to protect the iconic monarch butterfly species and a former nurse who has dedicated her retirement to raising awareness of sickle-cell disease are among a group of seniors who...
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2018: The best gift
By Nigel Richards Interim Executive Vice President for Heart to Home Meals Within the next few months many Canadians will receive, and be poring over, what some health experts say will be the most...
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Extreme birding in Canada’s north: Battling the elements to bring about the “bible” of Nunavut’s birds
By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest Extreme and bird watching are two words generally not lumped into the same category, as the latter usually invokes images of khaki-clad individuals with Tilley hats and binoculars tromping...
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Publicly-funded dental services for seniors few and far between
By Dave Flaherty/Active Senior’s Digest Dental treatment is likely the most accessed form of health care that is not covered by OHIP. The Association of Ontario Health Centres (AOHC) estimates between two and three...
Hospitals getting more support
Patients across Ontario will continue to see improved access to care and reduced wait times thanks to an investment from the province. Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of health and long-term care recently announced that...
Shingles a debilitating disease, but vaccination can provide protection
By Dave Flaherty/Active Senior’s Digest What began as a simple feeling of tiredness turned into months of debilitating pain for Anne Van Burek. This past February, Van Burek became one of the estimated 130,000...
Eating healthy for your heart health
Some say the key to someone’s heart is through their stomach — but the link between eating and the heart goes beyond romantic attraction. As a registered dietitian at Loblaws, Karley Fallaise knows this...
Say goodbye to butter and bake with heart-healthy olive oil
Swapping olive oil for some or all fats, like butter, lard, shortening and margarine, in your baking, is a simple way to cut down on bad cholesterol and calories. As a bonus, the switch...
Community organizations receive funding through Horizons for seniors program
The Town of Ajax and three community organizations were recently named as the recipients of $90,000 in funding through the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program. The program provides grants and contributions to...
A choice of freedom and free will
The Heart Goes Last By Margaret Atwood McClelland & Stewart Soft cover, 380 pages www.penguinrandomhouse.ca What began as a short story for this Canadian iconic writer turned into a few more episodes and then...
A labour of love and hate
The Perfect Nanny By Leila Slimani Penguin Books Soft cover, 228 pages penguin.com After staying home for a time with her two young children, Myriam decides she can’t stand the monotony any longer. A...
Flu shot vital for seniors
Every year we are told to get the flu shot, but seniors are of the groups it is most important for. Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, medical director of communicable disease, emergency preparedness and response with...
Celebrating the life and memory of a beloved husband a walk in the park
Ashwini was a nature lover. Walks and park visits were a cornerstone in their family’s lives. Even after Ashwini was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he and his wife, Mridula, continued to walk together. This...
Ginger-Molasses Reindeer Cookies
INGREDIENTS 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) flour 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cinnamon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cloves 1/2...
