Feel a cold coming on? Already sick? Try these foods to get rid of that nasty bug, or just introduce these into your diet to boost your immune system and prevent a cold. Citrus Fruits and Other Vitamin C Rich Fruit Chowing down a Vitamin C tablet may help, but eating a fresh fruit will…
Being a family caregiver for a parent or spouse can be very stressful and over time, take a toll on the caregiver. Juggling tasks such as accompaniment to appointments, meal preparation, personal care, paying bills, care planning, and a multitude of other tasks, a typical caregiver can wear many hats. Approximately 1 in every 3…
Home getting cluttered? There are many reasons for tidying up your home. Perhaps you need to get it ready to sell. Maybe you’re expecting out-of town visitors to stay at your house, or just planning a Saturday night dinner party. Need a little direction on how to approach it all? Here are some strategies…
Avoiding Fraud With online purchases, the availability of financial information online, and the mass of payments to keep track of, it’s easy to let something slip between the cracks. Older folks are often targeted for financial fraud – so it’s good to stay aware and informed to protect yourself. Here are some ways to help…
After retirement, you may find yourself with the opportunity to engage with the community in a way you may have not had time for before. Keeping connected with your community can provide you with a sense of purpose as well as help your community thrive. Here are some ways for you to keep engaged…
Being in a different city or country can be stressful. With new available gizmos and gadgets, you can be traveling with increased convenience and safety. Try using some of these electronic items to help you out on your next trip. Ipad/tablets Lightweight and slick, ipads or tablets can provide easy access to the internet which…
New technologies seem to be coming out all the time, and health is no exception. Now more so than ever, there are many technologies available which are designed to make our lives easier when it comes to health. We’ve compiled a list of some of the available health apps and gizmos that can help…
As we age, it’s important to make the necessary changes to our homes to make sure that it can accommodate our needs. The bathroom is a common place where falls occur. Whether it’s coming out of the shower, off the toilet, or maneuvering around a small space – there are plenty of hazards that can…
With Canadians eating around 88 to 160 pounds of sugar a year – it’s no wonder sugar replacements have become so popular. Although sweets can be delicious, sucrose, also known as table sugar, can be calorie heavy without any added nutritional benefit. Using sugar replacements can reduce your sugar intake and help you cut…
We all know that eating well and staying active is good for us, but exactly how much can it extend our lives? A good way to determine the relationship between lifestyle and health is to look at places where people live the longest. Author Dan Buettner writes that the following places, coined “blue zones”,…
