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10 warning signs of Alzheimer�s

Whether you�re experiencing possible symptoms or are concerned for someone you care about, the Alzheimer Society of Toronto has developed the following list of signs to look for. Memory loss affecting day-to-day abilities� forgetting things often or struggling to retain new information. Difficulty performing familiar tasks�� forgetting how to do something you�ve been doing your …

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Managing Chronic Pain

Older people are always complaining about pain. It�s just a part of aging � right? Actually, wrong. Chronic pain may be common, but it is not a �normal� part of aging and it should be addressed. Chronic pain causes difficulty with daily function and sleep and can even lead to depression. Long standing pain can …

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Men�s Health Week June 11 � 17

This past Sunday marked the end of�Canadian Men�s Health Week�which encouraged men throughout Canada to start talking openly about health care. The Men�s Health Foundation reports that 72% of Canadian men are living unhealthy lifestyles. Poor lifestyle decisions made commonly by males typically include smoking, diet, sleep, and exercise, all which can have a great …

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The Storyteller

Not too long ago I had the pleasure of working with an elderly woman. She lived in a community nursing home where I was working as a nurse, while her only daughter was somewhere else, on the other side of the country. She was through and through old fashioned, well dressed and well kept. I�ll …

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