Older Adults

• Hamilton study seeks to build exercise regimen to help older adults age in place

  Pam Edgecomb, 73, was one of the first to participate in the research, to help her to stay at her Binbrook home as long as possible.

  Health

  May 4, 2023
  
• Kingston, Ont. region public health issues heat warning for 7 areas

  South Frontenac, Plevna, Sharbot Lake, Sydenham, Tamworth, Bon Echo Park and Denbigh are all included in heat warning.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2022
  
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• Many seniors struggle with loneliness. The pandemic has only made it worse

  From living alone to being confined in homes, the pandemic has also brought up important conversations on how seniors in Canada socialize and how long-term care needs to change.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 20, 2021
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• Level Red restrictions worsen senior isolation in Manitoba: retired teacher

  “I guess the hardest thing to get use to is to always being alone."

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
• 10 minutes of low-intensity activity boosts brain health in older adults: Western study

  The study also found the post-exercise boost to cognitive function was not limited to those with high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2019
• NB doctors say the number of seniors injured by falls has increased

  NB Trauma Program Interim Medical Director Dr. Tushar Pishe says there's been a 26 per cent increase in injuries between 2010 and 2015.

  Health

  Dec 22, 2016