June is ALS awareness month We had a chance to sit down with Wendy Toyer, the Executive Director at ALS Society of BC, to find out some of the things happening this June for ALS awareness month. Give the video a watch and visit http://www.alsbc.ca/ to find out more about ALS and how you [...]
Stroke Awareness - What to look for & what to do June is Stroke Awareness month in Canada and the USA. Per the Government of Canada, approximately 741,800 Canadian adults over the age of 20, or the population of New Brunswick, live with the effects of a stroke. And ¼ of those are [...]
A heartfelt Thank You to all our paramedic services This week is Paramedic Appreciation week and we’d like to take the time to thank all our BC Paramedics and first responders that work tirelessly every hour of every day to provide emergency services when we need them the most. Did you know that [...]
Caring for senior feet and what to look for One of the most used, but often neglected parts of our bodies are our feet. The average adult takes 5,117 steps a day, or approximately 3.8 kilometers per day. In a year that’s 1,398 kilometers! By the time you reach 60 you’ll likely have [...]
The reason we lose hearing as we age Hearing loss is a natural issue that occurs as we age and can become more severe or happen quickly depending on lifestyle, accidents, or other issues. Our sense of hearing comes from tiny hairs within the inner ear, past the ear drum, that vibrate accordingly [...]
The amazing reason we celebrate International Nurses Week This week is Nursing Week in Canada and across the globe. Originally in 1971, the International Council of Nurses first chose May 12th as the International Nurses Day in honour of Florence Nightingale, born on this day in Florence Italy in 1820. Made famous because [...]
What Is Mesothelioma? There is no definitive cure for mesothelioma, the rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, but there is a more curative approach to treatment today. Unlike a decade ago, hope is part of the equation. Long-term survivors have replaced the universal gloom-and-doom attitude of yesterday. Mesothelioma hits senior citizens [...]
The importance of immunization for seniors Immunization and vaccines are important at all stages of life. For most of us, our first experiences are as children to give our immune system a head start on many of the worst diseases known to humans. However, as we grow we require booster shots to keep [...]
How to get back into fitness in your golden years If you feel like you’re slowing down with age don’t worry! It’s never too late to start a new fitness plan for yourself. Now we aren’t talking about an intense gym workout routine that will have you lifting weights or running miles, we [...]
The importance of dental health for seniors Dental care is key at every age, but as you age, like many health areas, your mouth and teeth require a little more TLC to keep healthy. The most important thing you can do is continue to see your dentist at least twice a year for [...]
