Canadian Comedian Brittlestar chats with his mom about the why it’s important to keep your home free of tripping hazards. Let’s Be Strong! Check out the great advice given in the funny video for tips on home safety. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tD0c7n3e2s0&list=PL7plicVImnW5Mw0KtWOBPvv1jITPBxSFP&index=3
Recently we have been spending a lot more time in our homes. It is important that we identify, remove and report hazards in and around our homes in order to maintain our independence. The Home Safety Checklist will take you … Read More
Do you ever wonder what a healthy 24 hours should looks like? The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Older Adults show that being physically active each day, limiting sedentary behaviour to 8 hours or less and getting 7 to 8 … Read More
Are you interested in learning more about nutrition but not sure where to start? Check out https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Seniors.aspx for more information on healthy eating for older adults. They offer recipes, videos and interactive healthy eating tools to help you reach your … Read More
As we age, the way a medication affects you may change. Drug interactions around prescription medications and over the counter drugs can potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness. To learn more about ways to manage your medication and what questions to … Read More
Canadian Comedian Brittlestar chats with his mom about the importance of exercising to reduce risk of a fall. She’s not so sure! Let’s Be Active! Consider some of these great tips to keep your body moving! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae8Ii5oivTk&list=PL7plicVImnW5Mw0KtWOBPvv1jITPBxSFP&index=2
Let’s Be Strong! Healthy eating is important at any age in order to maintain independence and quality of life. Eating well is more than just what you eat. Canada’s Food Guide focuses on being mindful of your eating habits, cooking … Read More
Winter has arrived! When heading out make sure to plan ahead. Take your time, wear appropriate clothing and the correct footwear. Be careful getting in and out of vehicles and watch for slippery or unsafe paths. To learn more about … Read More
Canadian Comedian Brittlestar chats with his mom about fall prevention. Her reaction is hilarious! Let’s Be Social! Connect with loved ones to talk about important topics like how to prevent a fall from happening. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGF2JsHIFCE&list=PL7plicVImnW5Mw0KtWOBPvv1jITPBxSFP
Do you need help using your smartphone, tablet, or computer? Cyber Seniors can help! Technology Mentors are young people who have been trained to teach technology to older adults. To register for FREE online instruction or to schedule FREE one-on-one … Read More
