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Exercices

The Way Forward: Exercising for Life

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Exercise has always been important. But today, it’s critical in the health and well-being of older adults.   Gladys Chelte started exercising after retirement. The incentive to finally start and stick with it came from watching her husband’s health decline. “After my husband and I retired, his health problems got progressively worse. I decided […]

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Balance in older adults may improve with hearing aids

A small study suggests that older people with hearing loss may find that their balance improves when they use hearing aids. The finding supports the idea that improving hearing in older people with hearing loss may help reduce their risk of falls. A small study suggests hearing aids help older people with hearing loss better

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Information About Dementia

Click to Download Agitation in Older Persons with Dementia Dementia Dementia is a term used to describe a severe loss of mental ability. This includes, but is not limited to, the loss of memory. Memory loss is normal as people age, but when it starts to disrupt daily life, it may be due to dementia.

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Charlie Hebdo: Hommage à la Liberté – Tribute to liberty

World leaders’ reactions to terror attack –  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/11332726/Charlie-Hebdo-world-leaders-reactions-to-terror-attack.html The Blame for the Charlie Hebdo Murders –                                                                              

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IMMIGRATION CANADA – Ouverture du programme PGP le 2 janvier 2015 – – Sponsorship of Parents and Grandparents

English readers – – – click on the link – – – https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/sponsor-parents.asp   Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada (CIC) a annoncé l’ouverture le 2 janvier 2015 du Programme Parent et Grand-Parent (PGP) pour l’immigration canadienne. Le PGP permet aux citoyens canadiens et résidents permanents de faire venir leurs parents et grands-parents étrangers au Canada au titre

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resolutions

Ten New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults (Video 3:15)

Happy New Year! It’s that time of year again when “resolutionaries” sit back and reflect on the past and possibilities for the future. Many will make commitments to lifestyle changes that will improve confidence, make them healthier, and bring peace of mind. While general changes such as not smoking, saving money, and exercising are well

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Gifts

Gifts for Caregivers

With the holidays quickly approaching, I have been asked by clients and family members alike what the best gifts for caregivers are this season.  After some reflection about all the things caregivers do for the people they are taking care of, I made a few adjustments to my answer.  There is no amount of money

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compassion

Communicating compassion in the global treatment of rheumatological pain.

Special Thank’s  for sharing  this article to , Monique Camerlain MD, FRCPC, Geneviève Myhal PhD. Clinique Médicale Belvédere, Sherbrooke Québec. Cultural diversity and the age of the social media have confirmed what physicians already perceived: there is no single right way to communicate with a patient. As within management and the silver economy, the concept

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Code Comfort: A Code Blue Alternative for Patients with DNRs

by  Melissa P. Phipps  and   John D. Phipps   DECEMBER 9, 2014   “Do Not Resuscitate” (DNR) does not mean “Do Not Treat,” but dying patients who have chosen a DNR order often feel abandoned, whether they are at home or in the hospital. In the hospital, nurses caring for patients with DNR orders do their

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Aging in Place: An Intergenerational Priority

Posted: 12/12/2014 10:15 am EST Updated: 12/12/2014 10:59 am EST By Susan Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A. and Emma Lape The baby boom generation is revolutionizing American culture, leaving its mark on every product, service, and institution it touches in the 21st century. As baby boomers grow older, society is transforming as a result with services related

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