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Much to Celebrate – National Seniors’ Day, 2021

Today is National Seniors’ Day – a chance to pay tribute to the seniors whose love and guidance have helped shape who we are today. And while we celebrate our seniors, we must also vow to do better – to learn from our ever-evolving experiences and work toward enhancing their wellbeing and safeguarding their dignity.
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Pardon Me? – The Importance of Hearing Aids

Research has identified a compelling connection between hearing loss and dementia. Read about new developments in this area, as well as some possible theories that might explain this connection. And then, if you have doubts about your own hearing, consider consulting an audiologist to see if you should invest in a tiny medical miracle – hearing aids. Read More

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Loneliness, Isolation and COVID-19

With more shutdowns being ordered and precautions being taken as a second wave of COVID-19 takes hold, we have to find ways of preventing loneliness and isolation from overwhelming us. The seniors’ community is particularly vulnerable to the many ill-effects of loneliness. Read this compilation of several strategies that experts are suggesting to maintain our emotional and physical well-being through these next months. Read More

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Family togetherness during COVID-19

The Life Lessons From COVID-19

These many months of social distancing and relative isolation have caused us to reflect on the things that bring us joy and fulfillment. Read this summary of a CTV News survey of Canadians about what the pandemic has taught them about their life goals and priorities. Read More

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Those Were the Days!

We all love to reminisce – to reconnect with a memory that has been long forgotten. See how scientists now believe that the act of reminiscing does far more than just remind us of a slice of our personal history; research is revealing that it has deeply therapeutic benefits for the seniors’ community. Read More

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