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A Positive Outlook – Good for Your Health

  A good mood not only influences how you feel today, it can have a powerful impact on your health for years to come. Scientists urge us to be as attentive to our moods and attitudes as we are to …

 
 
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Beating Holiday Heartburn

  If you’re prone to heartburn or acid reflux, then  big food-focused holidays can be an uncomfortable time. So beat the burn — by choosing the right foods and drinks. Follow these tips for a more enjoyable holiday: *Be a …

 
 
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Remembering

By Healthy Chef Delivery – a SeniorsCircle partner   . November 5 – 11 is Veteran’s Week in Canada. What are your family traditions around this very special time?   My father was a war veteran, and this was a special …

 
 
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Healthy Meals for Seniors

By Healthy Chef Delivery – a SeniorsCircle partner   Seniors want to ‘age’ in their home. In recent studies done by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), 89% of people 50 years of age or older wish to remain …

 
 
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Happy Thanksgiving

It’s Thanksgiving longweek end.  We all have something to be thankful for……… Happy Thanksgiving Everyone “I’m 88 and I’m still rockin’,” said Nick Angelopulos of Vernon Hills at the Libertyville Senior Center’s Thanksgiving luncheon. Following up a traditional turkey dinner …

 
 
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Celebrating National Seniors Day – October 1, 2011

Celebrating Canada’s First National Seniors Day! On October 1, the Government of Canada will proudly celebrate National Seniors Day and formally recognize the tremendous contributions of Canadian seniors. Canada’s seniors are important to both the country’s history–and its future. They …

 
 
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Top 4 Reasons to Consider Senior Housing

From – Linked In Seniors Housing Forum  1.  Safety and Security – not always the most important factor, but it is the primary motivator for most people to make this significant life change.  Living in a retirement community means that someone …

 
 
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Defining Senior Housing in Alberta

Thinking about downsizing and choosing a senior housing community?  Has something happened – an illness or perhaps the loss of a spouse –  which has led you to think that your home is  no longer the best place for you?  …

 
 
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Senior Dental Implants

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that a periodontist places into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants are an ideal option for people in good general oral health who have lost a tooth …

 
 
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Nursing Homes Suffer from Dental Problems

Besides being painful, untreated dental conditions may lead to malnutrition and social isolation. One dental hygienist cited the case of a nursing home patient who stayed in her room most of the time during the 18 years of her residency …