Aging

• Havelock-Belmont-Methuen needs to find new developer for long-term care facility

  The province has scrapped its development agreement with AON Inc. of Peterborough to build a 128-bed long-term care facility in Havelock.

  Canada

  Apr 1
  
• New Calgary documentary explores late-in-life romance: ‘Love was what I discovered’

  You're never too old for romance.

  Canada

  Nov 23, 2021
  
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• Thinking about retirement? Why preparing emotionally is as important as financial planning

  Financial planning is a major part of preparing for life after work, but a researcher on aging says emotional planning is also key to a happy retirement.

  Features

  Sep 2, 2021
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• How COVID-19 lockdown inactivity can lead to muscle loss

  Regaining muscle is a case of either using it or losing it, says James McKendry of McMaster University.

  Commentary

  Dec 6, 2020
• Canada’s oldest recorded person turns 113

  Phyllis Ridgway was born in 1907 in Lincolnshire, England.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2020
• Seniors-only workout class in Sherwood Park gives mental and physical boost

  In addition to helping seniors improve their mental and physical health, The Little Sweat Shop builds community.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2020
• Culture of Fitness: Muay Thai

  Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand also known as Thai boxing. It is an explosive form of kickboxing noted for being a very powerful ring sport.

  Blogs

  Nov 18, 2019
• Many don’t understand the risk factors for dementia: study

  Mental stimulation is thought to help with dementia, but there’s stronger evidence for more challenging activities than puzzles.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2019
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• Why can’t Hollywood embrace women who age naturally?

  Ageism in Hollywood is rampant, says Meera Estrada. A recent example is the move to laud Keanu Reeves for his 'age-appropriate' girlfriend, Alexandra Grant.

  Commentary

  Nov 15, 2019
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• Culture of Fitness: Parkour

  Parkour gyms help to physically and mentally prepare parkour athletes by mimicking the obstacles that are found outdoors, and the training conditions of parkour gyms can be modified to suit the training needs of the practitioners.

  Blogs

  Nov 12, 2019