Tag: health | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 13

Charities Need You to Give

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: October 30, 2009
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Charities Need You to Give

As we were gathering material for this Planned Giving edition and talking to charities, it became clear t ...

As we were gathering material for this Planned Giving edition and talking to charities, it became clear that many are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn - some more than others. But almost all ...

October 30, 2009
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The Cost of Retirement

Posted by Cheri Crause
|Date: June 05, 2009
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The Cost of Retirement

So, how much money will you need in order to retire? How much money will you need to pay for the services ...

So, how much money will you need in order to retire? How much money will you need to pay for the services you may require to stay independent? The answer to these questions would be easy if you knew t ...

June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, c ...

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, creating through the various Health Authorities throughout the province a one stop resource to a ...

June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and co ...

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and continuing care - in a single setting. Often this is referred to as "aging in place" since the st ...

June 05, 2009
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What is Complex Care?

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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What is Complex Care?

Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and ...

Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and residential care, are interchangeable. So if you hear someone referring to “residential care” t ...

June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Posted by Rick Hoogendoorn
|Date: June 05, 2009
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The Psychology of Moving When You’re a Senior

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occ ...

Many people can expect to move several times during their senior years. One such happier circumstance occurs when people move closer to family, particularly grandchildren. Even the most happily settle ...

June 05, 2009
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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

Posted by INSPIRED Staff
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Downsizing: Some Personal Stories

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your pos ...

Moving at any time in life can be a daunting experience and determining the best way to downsize your possessions can be a real challenge. For Lorne Ames, the experience of simplifying his life and be ...

June 05, 2009
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Tough Times & Good Times: Transitioning into Assisted Living

Posted by Doug Ozeroff
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Tough Times & Good Times: Transitioning into Assisted Living

The panic in my wife's cousin's voice was obvious as we listened to his message on our answering machine ...

The panic in my wife's cousin's voice was obvious as we listened to his message on our answering machine nearly two years ago. We had just returned from a lazy summer afternoon around Victoria's Inner ...

June 05, 2009
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages

Posted by Starr Munro
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Reverse Mortgages

For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. ...

For the average Canadian senior approximately 60 to 80 percent of their wealth is tied up in their home. For seniors with low income, accessing cash in times of need can be a real challenge. ...

June 05, 2009
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Independent Living Residences

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: June 05, 2009
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Independent Living Residences

Over the last 20 years, the face of retirement living has changed dramatically. Today, more and more priv ...

Over the last 20 years, the face of retirement living has changed dramatically. Today, more and more private and public care residences are re-directing their programs to support an active, aging popu ...

June 05, 2009
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Travel Tips – Part 2

Posted by Darryl Wilson
|Date: February 01, 2009
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Travel Tips – Part 2

MAKE YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY Experienced travelers can tell you that often the hassle in your dream vacati ...

MAKE YOUR HEALTH A PRIORITY Experienced travelers can tell you that often the hassle in your dream vacation doesn’t just come at your destination, but getting to your destination. Long haul flights to ...

February 01, 2009
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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 1)

Posted by Sandy Daughen
|Date: February 01, 2009
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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 1)

Mobility devices are one way that seniors can keep themselves safe and active. Using the appropriate mob ...

Mobility devices are one way that seniors can keep themselves safe and active. Using the appropriate mobility device can allow one to continue to be mobile, both in the home and in the community, saf ...

February 01, 2009
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Travel Tips – Part 1

Posted by Darryl Wilson
|Date: October 01, 2008
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Travel Tips – Part 1

After years of hard work, retirement can bring the well deserved life of leisure we've long desired. Some ...

After years of hard work, retirement can bring the well deserved life of leisure we've long desired. Some choose to spend more time with their families or pursue a personal interest. Others choose to ...

October 01, 2008
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Heavy Metal Headache

Posted by Christel Martin
|Date: January 01, 2007
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Heavy Metal Headache

Every day, the news is filled with information about environmental toxicity, multiple allergies, autism, ...

Every day, the news is filled with information about environmental toxicity, multiple allergies, autism, cancer, depression, diabetes, fibromyalgia, infertility, irritable bowel - it's enough to make ...

January 01, 2007
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