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Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Cognitive Change
No matter the cause, conditions that result in a change of mood, memory or the thinking process are especially tough. When these are associated with aging, we often call them “Alzheimer’s,” but in reality, Alzheimer’s is just one of many different...
Alzheimer's and Women
Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's than men. Researchers haven’t been able to fully explain this phenomenon. There are several theories. Some scientists have tried to find a relation between Alzheimer's and longevity. Aged people are more likely...
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Adds to Fall Risk
Most elderly people in Niagara complain of Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). In turn, EDS is directly related to a two-fold increase in fall risk. Up to 30% of people suffering from this condition, report at least 1 or more falls every year. In most...
5 Ways Dance Can Improve your Life
Many people like to dance because it is their passion. Others want to dance because they want to improve their life and want to feel happier and healthier. Here are 5 ways dance and the associated aerobic exercise can help improve your life. 1...
Can Sleep Prevent Alzheimer’s?
The toxic waste materials that get accumulated in the brain due to neural activity affect brain function and accelerate the aging process. By eliminating this toxic waste from the brain, we might be able to prevent brain diseases such as Alzheimer's. Some...
How Total Selflessness Can Hurt Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Selflessness is among the highest virtues in our culture. Where would we be if not for extraordinary people who put others ahead of themselves? Selfless acts are the cement that holds our society together. However, there is such thing as too much...
New Traditions to Make With Your Loved One With Dementia
Christmas is a wonderful time of year. Not only is it time to reconnect with loved ones, but the season is full of sights, sounds, and smells that trigger memories and encourage friendly conversation. Many people who care for a loved one with dementia...
4 Positive Steps Women Over 65 Should Take For Their Health
We’ve come a long way on women’s health. It wasn’t long ago that the topic was still on the fringes of our conversations about healthcare. To some, it was even taboo! Now, women in Canada have more treatment options and greater access to healthcare than...
When the Caregiving Dynamic is Complicated
Gillian always felt she was her Mom's least-favorite child. Yet when her mother suffered a stroke, Gillian was the only one of the siblings living in the area, so the lion's share of caregiving fell on her. Even now, Mom is short-tempered and critical...
6 Steps Men Should Take For Their Health at Any Age
Most of us are familiar with the phrase, “man up”. It’s a nasty way of telling someone to stop complaining, and a reflection of the attitude that men should keep their worries to themselves. Unfortunately, this stigma has very real consequences when it...
