Seniors

Authorities lack knowledge to prevent elder abuse: Commons committee

May 022012
 
The system designed to help women escape abuse — physical, emotional and financial — is lacking the knowledge to help the demographic most in need of help: seniors.

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Seniors in need and caregivers in distress’: national report

Apr 162012
 
Most Canadian seniors live at home and want to stay there as long as possible, according to a report released Monday by the Health Council of Canada which also suggests the homecare landscape is marked by "seniors in need and caregivers in distress."

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Bilingualism helps fight off dementia: Research

Mar 292012
 
Bilingualism helps protect the aging brain and may even postpone signs of dementia, a new review of recent studies indicates.

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Architecture book lays blueprint for dementia care

Mar 262012
 
A new book detailing architectural fixes to make long-term care homes more comfortable for seniors with memory problems is a joint effort by architecture and social work students at Carleton University.

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Perform athletically into your golden years

Mar 232012
 
With the right training, lifestyle and health conditions, every athlete — regardless of age — has an opportunity to improve.

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Video: Bouncy floor could help older workers

Mar 192012
 
Gerontechnology developers in British Columbia are doing trials with a new "bouncy" floor that's compliant enough to absorb a fall, but hard enough not to inhibit regular activity.

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Joint replacement gives seniors leg up on activity, longevity

Mar 162012
 
Staying mobile as we age - even if it's only a short, daily walk - prolonges lives.

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Weighing the benefits of balance training

Mar 052012
 
Having good balance means being able to control and maintain your body's position; having poor balance can have dire consequences.

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Older people more satisfied with sleep levels, study says

Mar 022012
 
They may have to rewrite the saying "sleep like a baby" after a recent study showed our sleep actually improves with age. A survey, published in the March issue of Sleep, reveals that women over 80 reported the highest happiness levels about the quality of their sleep while teens and young adults felt the worst about theirs.

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Photos: Eight foods that can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Feb 232012
 
Eating these foods help prevent deposits of the A-beta deposits that cause Alzheimer's disease, according to University of B.C. researcher Dr. Patrick McGeer.

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