by Christene Cronin | Mar 19, 2021 | Articles
Nearly a third of Canadians report that they don’t get enough sleep, and they are not alone. Throughout the modern world, there is a sleep-loss epidemic that is an enormous health challenge. In his 2019 TED talk “Sleep is your Superpower,” Matt Walker, a sleep...
by Christene Cronin | Mar 11, 2021 | Articles, Blog
Studies have shown that loneliness is a major risk factor for depression, anxiety, and other states of mind that affect a person’s mood and thinking. According to one neurologist, “loneliness is a form of stress that depresses the immune system.” Before COVID19 hit...
by Christene Cronin | Feb 25, 2021 | Articles
Heart Surgery Recovery We may not like it, we may not even anticipate it, but sometimes our loved ones need heart surgery. Fortunately, today’s sophisticated medical procedures result in successful surgeries. Common types of heart surgery include the coronary artery...
by Christene Cronin | Feb 8, 2021 | Articles
February being heart health month gives us an opportunity to let everyone know that it is incredibly important for older adults, as well as their family members and caregivers, to be aware of a few healthy heart habits for seniors. You may be wondering why heart...
by Christene Cronin | Jan 30, 2021 | Articles
How to Respectfully Suggest Support or Care to a Loved One? Most older adults are happy, healthy and fully independent. However, as they age at some point in time physical and mental changes can interfere with an active and independent lifestyle. Many older adults...