Health Canada released the new Canada’s Food Guide which incorporated more guidelines about how we eat.The four factors outlined...

Estate planning is a common term synonymous with Wills, but do you truly understand its meaning? Estate planning is the process of planning and arranging, du...

March is a dull month.  The weather is unpredictable, often dreary and gray.  There is not much to look forward to besides Timmies annual Roll-up-the-Rim Cam...

As the Baby Boomer generation approaches retirement, the need for specialized health care services continues to emerge. Now, more than ever, families are fac...

Whether the loss of a loved one, changes in our health, work deadlines, financial problems or even being stuck in traffic... all of us experience stress in s...

Some sobering statistics:(1) • Seniors in the 80+ age group are the second fastest growing age group in Canada • One in 5 of these seniors will die in hospit...

Massage therapy awareness is growing rapidly, and fast becoming a mandatory activity in our day to day lives. In the age of the computer and other electronic...

Up to 30% of adults aged 65+ experience mental health challenges which can lead to a lower quality of life and independence.(1) Why is the rate so high for o...

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent chronic health condition facing older adults (1). As the baby boomers age, the incidence of hearing loss is increasi...

We've all heard that physical activity is important for all ages groups.  If you are over 50, however, I suggest to pay special attention to this popular adv...

Foot problems are often neglected and overlooked by people of all ages, even-though most of us will experience foot issues at some point in our life.  In fac...

A healthy mouth is important for maintaining quality of life, especially for the sick, the elderly and residents in long-term care or retirement  homes.  Wit...

January was Alzheimer's awareness month, which aims to draw further attention to an illness that impacts the lives of millions of Canadians. Unfortunately it...

In the past decade, there has been an explosion of research in the field of neuroscience. Hundreds of studies testify to the fact that our minds and bodies a...

Whether you are ‘aging in place’ or downsizing to a smaller home, sooner or later we all have to divest ourselves of belongings – some precious, some expensi...

Research shows that individuals who have a good relationship with their health care team receive better care and are happier with their care(1).  Patients an...

Cancer....This one word alone elicits feelings of great fear and distress in many of us. This is the one word no one ever hopes to hear when they visit their...

The real estate market of the Greater Toronto Area has provided its residents with the opportunity to sell their detached homes for $800,000, downsize to a c...

In today’s ever changing and demanding society, people are often reminded that one of the most important things they can do for themselves is to take care of...

“I’d like to learn more about dementia and how to care for my mother, but how can I attend a workshop when I can’t leave my mom at home by herself?” Research...