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This great Website is for Sale.  Due to personal time commitments, I can no longer properly maintain this site.  All offers will be seriously reviewed.  Please contact our office by email for more information

 
 
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Preventing Senior Malnutrition

Not only do seniors have different nutritional needs than younger adults, they also take more medication, have higher rates of chronic medical conditions-such as diabetes and heart disease-and are more likely to live alone; all of which contribute to the …

 
 
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A New You in 2013 – SeniorsCircle.ca suggestions for your New Years’ Resolutions

  Get some exercise! Choose better foods – use fresh ingredients instead of convenience items. Make some tough decisions and share them with your family  – talk about end of life care, give someone power of attorney. Do it verbally …

 
 
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Why relying on body-mass index can be a big problem for those trying to lose weight

  From the Calgary Herald The question sounds simple but is a complicated answer: How much should I  weigh? You may have heard that the best way to assess your proper weight is by  looking at body-mass index (BMI), which …

 
 
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The Effects of Oral Health on Overall Health

From Health Canada (www.hc-sc.gc.ca)   Oral health is not only important to your appearance and sense of well-being, but also to your overall health. Cavities and gum disease may contribute to many serious conditions, such as diabetes and respiratory diseases. …

 
 
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Mentoring Between Generations

  Article from Big Brothers Big Sisters – as SeniorsCircle.ca partner Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area You could call 68-year-old Lynn Nishimura a trail blazer. You could call her a passionate lifelong teacher or a dedicated community …

 
 
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Calgary HomeSHARE Supports Seniors and Provides an Affordable Housing Option

See Calgary HomeShare Directory Listing In March 2010, Calgary Seniors Resource Society (CSRS) launched Calgary HomeSHARE with a simple concept that had already found success internationally:  seniors in need of some assistance and who have extra space in their homes …

 
 
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Cognitive Care Services Inc.

In July, Cognitive Care Services Inc. was featured in Alberta Seniors Magazine.   Page 1 Page 2

 
 
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Advice for Diabetics to help maintain healthy feet

Daily foot care for diabetics As always, prevention is the best medicine. A good daily foot care regimen will help keep your feet healthy. Start by assembling a foot care kit containing nail clippers, nail file, lotion, a pumice stone …

 
 
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Promising New Treatment for Fungal Nails

by Dr Gurbir Mann Close to one out of every five Americans is currently dealing with unsightly nail problems. However, the vast number of those affected with onychomycosis – a condition better known as a fungal nail infection – could …