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Six Signs your elderly parent should not live alone

Will humans ever live to a thousand years old?

Right now, the human race is experiencing the longest average life expectancies ever recorded. Based on world averages, a baby born today can expect to live to nearly 70 years old. If that doesn’t sound particularly impressive to a Canadian or American audience, perhaps this statistic might: in the middle ages, a baby born in the developed world could expect to live to, on average, about 30 years old.

Road Safety Week is for Seniors, for everyone

Canada Road Safety Week began on May 14 and will run through the national holiday weekend, culminating on May 20, Victoria Day.

How to make over Mother’s Day for caregivers

Flowers, jewelry, fragrant soaps, and cards aren't going to cut it for a family caregiver.

How to Navigate through Living Wills and Senior Emergencies

An increasing number of older people prefer a natural death over being kept alive on a ventilator.

Music brings back Memories for Alzheimer's Patients

Music has permeated business settings for many years, especially the hospitality industry.

April Raises Awareness of Parkinson's Disease

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. The month focuses on educating the public about a disease that strikes 1 in every 100 North Americans, commonly people over the age of 50.

Dental advice for caregivers

5 Helping Tips for Caregivers

According to a recent article in The Huffington Post, between 80 to 90 % of elderly people choose to live in their homes instead of opting for residential retirement care.