Staying fit and pursuing a healthy life is important for seniors, as it helps them maintain their independence, stay active, and feel their best. But with age comes certain medical conditions that can make it more difficult to stay in shape. Fortunately, there are many tips and strategies seniors can use to remain physically active while avoiding injury or aggravating existing health problems. Here are some of the top tips for seniors looking to stay fit and pursue a healthy life. 1. Listen to fitness professionals Seek advice from medical and fitness professionals to ensure you are doing the ..read more

Eating habits can have a major impact on your overall health and well-being. From weight management to long-term chronic illness, the way you eat affects your quality of life and shapes the future of your health. In this blog post, we’ll explore how different eating habits can affect your physical, mental, and emotional health positively and negatively. We’ll also discuss ways to make positive changes in your eating habits that will lead to better health outcomes. So, let’s get started! Not Utilizing Apps Is Costing You Pounds Lost Not utilizing apps and other tools to track your eating habit ..read more

Some illnesses are harder to diagnose than others. With so many options for medication, it can be difficult to know which drugs are best for certain illnesses. There are many factors to consider when deciding which medications to take for any given condition. In this blog, we lay out the reasons for taking certain drugs and what to look for when determining the best options for your condition. Using Online Pharmacy Services When you’re sick, you want to take the right medication. However, if you don’t know what medication you should take, you could end up taking the wrong one and it could be d ..read more

Photo: Jill Ramkhalawan, Hon. Dick and Dr. Ruth Bell Scholarship Recipient It’s been more than six years since Ruth Bell passed away at age 96, yet her community spirit and passion for female empowerment continue to have a lasting impact through her legacy gift to Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH). The Hon. Dick and Dr. Ruth Bell Endowment Fund was established with a gift from Ruth’s estate, after she passed away in December 2015. The fund also honours Ruth’s late second husband, Dick Bell, a former local Conservative MP and Minister of Immigration in the Diefenbaker government. He worked alon ..read more

Insight Healthcare, a local company, ensures better care and quality of life for people who want to stay at home. By Iris Winston High quality customer service begins with employee contentment and reliability. This is the philosophy of Insight Healthcare Inc, says chief executive officer Marc Provost, who co-founded the Ottawa company with Geoffrey Walls, its chief operating officer. “There has been a mass exodus of nurses because they are overworked and underpaid,” he says. “We decided to launch a health-care company that takes better care of our nurses and gives them a better quality of lif ..read more

By Pam Dillon Fun, accessible and freeing, e-bikes are the new must-have wheels. The crew from Coyle Media Group—(l to r) Blair Kirkpatrick, Bryan Wiltsie, Marc Lahaie and Jennifer Geleta—tried out e-bikes from e-Cycliste Inc. recently. Photo: Jon Hudon In March my friend Cathie “retired.” In May she got an e-bike. Now the bubbly dynamo and her husband, Bob, are going places—no gas required. “Man, I love it,” Cathie reports. “I pedal and when I need the assistance, I kick it into battery [mode] and it carries me up the hill. “It’s so sweet,” she adds. “I turn the battery off on flat stretches ..read more

As you enter your fifties, it’s time to start thinking about ways to stay healthy and fit. It’s easy to let yourself go as you get older, but that’s not a good idea! Staying active is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and there are plenty of fun fitness activities that you can take up in your golden years. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best exercises for people in their fifties. We’ll also provide a few ideas for fun fitness activities that you can do on your own or with friends! 1. Walk or Run One of the best exercises for people in their fifties is walking or r ..read more

Caring for Your Loved One’s Skin If you’re an informal caregiver for your mom, dad or other beloved senior, make prevention of pressure injuries or bedsores a priority. By Deanna Lundstrom As a person ages, skin becomes more susceptible to injuries and damage. Skin doesn’t heal as quickly as it once did due to fragility, dryness, loss of elasticity and other factors. Pressure injuries or bedsores happen when a person sits or lies in a position for long periods, and the pressure of the surface on the skin results in damage. These injuries may be more common over bony parts of the body such as ..read more