Save yourself a trip to the clinic the next time you shovel the snow from your driveway by following these tips from Dr. Kevin Velicaria, […] Read More
Category: HEALTH & WELLNESS
While it is difficult to find any absolute guarantee that you won’t get sick this winter season, you can try incorporating the following into your […] Read More
As baby boomers hit their golden years, many look to update their homes, not just for style, but for function. The right adaptations can keep […] Read More
Flu season is right around the corner. It’s important to take steps to prevent the flu so that you don’t risk spreading it to someone […] Read More
You don’t have to go far for top quality cancer care in Durham Region. Lakeridge Health’s R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre is located in […] Read More
By Chris Jones/Active Senior’s Digest With Lyme Disease Awareness Month now in the past, Linda Lowery hopes awareness regarding the disease will spread. Lyme disease […] Read More
The need for good oral health continues as a person ages, becomes chronically ill or moves to a long-term care residence. Unfortunately, many older adults, […] Read More
As part of Oral Health Month in Canada, National Dental Hygienists Week takes place from April 6 to 12. It’s a perfect opportunity to set […] Read More
You don’t have to go far for top quality cancer care in Durham Region. Lakeridge Health’s R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre is located in […] Read More
Imagine if someone you love goes missing — the worry can be agonizing. When the person has dementia, it takes it up a notch. And […] Read More
We often use “wander” to describe how someone with dementia appears to walk around aimlessly. This suggests there is no purpose behind the action. But […] Read More
When Moira was diagnosed with young onset dementia at the age of 51, she and her family had some difficult decisions to make. She had […] Read More
When it comes to staying healthy, most of us understand the basics by now — eat right, exercise, don’t smoke cigarettes and limit alcohol intake. […] Read More
Just as technological tools are increasingly used to support health and fitness efforts, why wouldn’t seniors want in on the expanding variety of available tech […] Read More