By Dr. Saskia Sivananthan With summer on the horizon, Canadians are gearing up for road trips, vacations and driving to their favourite destinations. Due to our sprawling geography and often inadequate public transportation systems, access to a motor vehicle is something many of us take for granted. However, a diagnosis of...
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As people grow older, their bodies and minds experience changes that can often lead to chronic conditions. Seniors are at an increased risk of chronic health issues due to the natural aging process and lifestyle habits developed over time. The most common chronic conditions in seniors are hypertension, diabetes, arthritis...
(NC) Practicing healthy habits can help you live well throughout your life. Not only do they promote general overall health, but they also have the added benefit of reducing your risk of developing dementia. Dementia can affect anyone. There’s currently no cure and some risk factors like genetics can’t be changed. Fortunately...
The number of people living with dementia globally continues to rise. In Canada, the increase is driven by growth in our seniors’ population, specifically those 65 and older. Advances in health and healthcare mean more of us are living longer. In fact, our seniors’ population is expected to increase 68% over the next twenty...
