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 [...]
