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Helping the helpers: Easing the burden on caregivers

Apr 15, 2025

Across Canada, nearly one in four adults provides informal care to a loved one with a chronic condition or disability. Whether it’s helping a parent with appointments, managing medications for a spouse, or checking in on a neighbour, caregiving is often described as a labour of love. But too often, it comes at a personal cost.

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Intergenerational mentorship programs: Passing down knowledge and building connections

Apr 9, 2025

Your life experience can shape the future! Intergenerational mentorship programs offer older adults a powerful way to share their wisdom, forge meaningful connections, and leave a lasting legacy while enriching their own lives.

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How to Celebrate a Life That Meant So Much

Apr 9, 2025

How to Celebrate a Life That Meant So Much  When someone we love passes, their absence can leave an ache that words can’t quite ease. In the quiet moments of

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World Health Day: A time to reflect on our health and well-being

Apr 3, 2025

Every year in April, the world comes together to recognize World Health Day—an opportunity to reflect on our personal health and the health of our communities. Organized by the World Health Organization, this annual event highlights a global health priority and reminds us that good health is a shared goal for people of all ages.

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Living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? 3 areas to consider!

Apr 3, 2025

From oral health to nutrition, research points to several areas of focus that we can work on to help lower blood sugar levels.

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The healing power of music: How music therapy supports healthy aging

Mar 26, 2025

This March, take time to recognize the incredible role music can play in aging well. Whether you’re a caregiver, a health professional, or someone exploring ways to stay healthy and engaged later in life, music therapy is a powerful tool worth exploring.

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