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Healthy Living & Wellness
Embrace Autumn with Confidence and Peace of Mind
Embrace Autumn with Confidence and Peace of Mind As the leaves change colour and the air gets crisper, autumn offers a beautiful backdrop for creating lasting memories with your senior…
Eating Well to Age Well
One of the most crucial factors in maintaining well-being as we age is ensuring a healthy diet. Nutritional needs change with age and understanding these changes can significantly impact quality…
How Sleep Changes with Age
As we age, our sleep patterns change, and getting quality rest can become more difficult. But sufficient sleep is crucial for both physical and mental health, and it can significantly…
The Hard Truth About Mental Health and Aging
It can be tough seeing your parents’ age. They might not be as spry as they used to be, and that's totally normal. But did you know that aging can…
Why Seniors Should Embrace the Season with Socialization
Spring is finally here, bringing with it warmer weather, blooming flowers, and a renewed sense of energy. It's the perfect time for everyone, especially for your aging senior parents, to…
Insomnia and sleep disorders: Understanding and managing these as we age
Sleep problems are common in older adults and can include difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia), breathing problems, or abnormal behaviours during sleep. In this webinar recording, geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sophiya Benjamin provides an overview of both the causes and effects of poor sleep, exploring disorders and medications associated with sleep disturbances. You’ll learn about how sleep problems are assessed and diagnosed, as well as treatment and management strategies, including measures to promote good ‘sleep hygiene’, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, and helpful resources.