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DIGEST NEWS, FEATURES Posted onJune 1, 2021June 1, 2021

Construction on new long-term care home in Ajax progressing

Progress is coming along on the new long-term care home, currently under construction adjacent to the Ajax Pickering Hospital. In a recent update to the […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Revolution needed for elderly care

  The reality that long-term care can be better By Courtney Bachar Moira Welsh has spent almost two decades writing about seniors living in long-term […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS, FEATURES Posted onApril 14, 2021

Durham’s top doc says COVID increase “concerning”

Durham residents 60 and older can now be vaccinated Durham Region Medical Officer of Health Dr. Robert Kyle says while he is pleased almost 70,000 […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS, FEATURES Posted onApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021

A light at the end of the tunnel

Livita Centennial gets vaccinated after COVID-free year By Courtney Bachar/Active Senior’s Digest It was an emotional day for the residents of Livita Centennial Retirement Residence […] Read More

FEATURES, RECIPES Posted onApril 14, 2021

Dips from around the world

Finger foods are universally loved by kids and adults alike for their no-fuss, no-muss nature, but they could not exist without their trusty companion: the […] Read More

FEATURES, HOME & GARDEN Posted onApril 14, 2021

Grow local this season

Spring weather and spending more time at home may have you thinking about gardening. Whether it’s a small container garden on your condo balcony, a […] Read More

FEATURES, HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onApril 14, 2021

Manage pain without drugs

For anyone living with a chronic condition, medication can make a world of difference to ease your symptoms. But according to the Arthritis Society, there’s […] Read More

FEATURES, FINANCE Posted onApril 14, 2021April 14, 2021

Get ready for retirement

Retirement looks different to everyone. Maybe you’ll want to volunteer, enjoy more time with family or finally pursue your passion project. You may not know […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS, FEATURES Posted onFebruary 24, 2021

COVID-19 vaccination clinics opening across Durham

COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be opening the first week of March in Durham Region, including one in Oshawa. The clinics will be operating at Durham […] Read More

DIGEST NEWS, FEATURES Posted onFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021

French supports call for inquiry into seniors’ homes

By Courtney Bachar/Active Senior’s Digest Oshawa MPP Jennifer French is calling on the province for a public inquiry into two of Durham’s long-term care and […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onFebruary 4, 2021

Rethinking your retirement plans during the pandemic

If you’re approaching or already in retirement, you’re not alone if you’re wondering what to do about your nest egg investments. Should you stick with […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onFebruary 4, 2021

COVID-19: A light at the end of the tunnel

After almost one year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines have started to roll out in Durham Region and it’s starting with one […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onFebruary 4, 2021

Alzheimer’s through the lens of the builder

A mother and grandmother living with Alzheimer’s disease are sharing their story. The Alzheimer Society has launched a four-part short film series that follows Alicia […] Read More

FEATURES Posted onFebruary 4, 2021

Aging together: “Boomerang seniors” are caregivers for their parents

Have you heard the term “boomerang seniors”? It refers to older adults – people in their 60s, 70s or 80s – who are caregivers for […] Read More

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