Tag: senior living magazine | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 8

The Elderly Nomad

Posted by Jocelyn Garwood
|Date: August 29, 2023
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The Elderly Nomad

After 12 years in China, at age 69, I was finally faced with “forced retirement.” Then came the decision: ...

After 12 years in China, at age 69, I was finally faced with “forced retirement.” Then came the decision: should I return home to BC or should I continue discovering the world. Not without some trepid ...

August 29, 2023
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Adding Oil To Your Coffee

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: August 29, 2023
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Adding Oil To Your Coffee

Coffee is probably our most common and popular beverage. And many of us can’t seem to live without severa ...

Coffee is probably our most common and popular beverage. And many of us can’t seem to live without several variations of this drink. There’s ‘Mud’ or ‘Mushroom’ coffee (mostly mushrooms with some coff ...

August 29, 2023
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Living On Purpose

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: August 29, 2023
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Living On Purpose

A “KIND” REVOLUTION! I’ve been thinking about the folks in health care. Since the pandemic, we seem to ha ...

A “KIND” REVOLUTION! I’ve been thinking about the folks in health care. Since the pandemic, we seem to have slammed into a lack of staffing in so many areas and the last thing I want to do is blame th ...

August 29, 2023
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Thrive Beyond 55 – August

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Thrive Beyond 55 – August

As we celebrate our publication’s 20th year in print, one of the things I have loved the most are those m ...

As we celebrate our publication’s 20th year in print, one of the things I have loved the most are those moments when someone we are writing about peels back the curtain to reveal their inner thoughts ...

July 28, 2023
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Adrienne Clarkson: A Sense of Purpose

Posted by John Thomson
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Adrienne Clarkson: A Sense of Purpose

Welcoming new Canadians. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson I’m on t ...

Welcoming new Canadians. Photo: Courtesy of the Office of The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson I’m on the phone with Canada’s 26th Governor-General, the Rt. Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, talking abo ...

July 28, 2023
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Cruising Into Our 70’s

Posted by Jane Cassie
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Cruising Into Our 70’s

It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welco ...

It’s not every day you turn 70. Some of us cringe at the thought of advancing another decade, yet I welcome this milestone with glee. The sixties have been a toughie: losing a parent; dealing with anx ...

July 28, 2023
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Successful Transition To Retirement Living

Posted by Verena Foxx
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Successful Transition To Retirement Living

While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can b ...

While the only constant in life may be change (Heraclitus), some transitions, especially as we age, can become more of a challenge to navigate. If or when the time comes to choose independent or assis ...

July 28, 2023
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Good Eats!

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Good Eats!

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. –Irish Proverb The two main reasons people move in ...

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. –Irish Proverb The two main reasons people move into a full-service independent living residence are for the homecooked meals and the companionsh ...

July 28, 2023
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Inspired Makeover – Mary Hicks

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|Date: July 28, 2023
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Inspired Makeover – Mary Hicks

After working as a registered nurse in Alberta for nearly 50 years, Mary Hicks is enjoying retirement in ...

After working as a registered nurse in Alberta for nearly 50 years, Mary Hicks is enjoying retirement in Victoria, which is calls her “ideal place to retire.”“I love Victoria for so many things, but p ...

July 28, 2023
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Island Getaway: A Mother-Daughter Retreat in Barbados

Posted by Melody Wren
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Island Getaway: A Mother-Daughter Retreat in Barbados

When COVID slammed the brakes on travel, my daughter and I chatted regularly about taking a trip together ...

When COVID slammed the brakes on travel, my daughter and I chatted regularly about taking a trip together to the Caribbean. It’s challenging to finish a conversation when we get together for family di ...

July 28, 2023
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Insulin Resistance: How Insulin ‘Works’ and is Affected by Food

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Insulin Resistance: How Insulin ‘Works’ and is Affected by Food

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It helps our bodies use, store and regulate glucose; a typ ...

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It helps our bodies use, store and regulate glucose; a type of sugar created after the body breaks down carbohydrates. When insulin works appropriately, ...

July 28, 2023
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Averting Loneliness

Posted by Laurie Mueller
|Date: July 28, 2023
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Averting Loneliness

“Don’t wanna be all by myself anymore.” —Eric Carmen Have you reached out to a lonely person lately? Or a ...

“Don’t wanna be all by myself anymore.” —Eric Carmen Have you reached out to a lonely person lately? Or are you a lonely person? Loneliness and isolation are concerns in Canada as more and more people ...

July 28, 2023
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Thrive Beyond 55 – June/July

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: May 29, 2023
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Thrive Beyond 55 – June/July

Celebrating 20 Years This month marks the beginning of our 20th year of publication. What a journey it ha ...

Celebrating 20 Years This month marks the beginning of our 20th year of publication. What a journey it has been. I still remember the day the first magazines arrived in my driveway – the excitement an ...

May 29, 2023
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CBT: An Effective Insomnia Treatment

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: May 29, 2023
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CBT: An Effective Insomnia Treatment

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be a highly effective treatment for insomnia, particularly for ad ...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can be a highly effective treatment for insomnia, particularly for adults over age 55, several studies show. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends CBT-I ...

May 29, 2023
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Marilyn Cobban: Fashion & Fit For Everyone

Posted by Jane Mundy
|Date: May 29, 2023
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Marilyn Cobban: Fashion & Fit For Everyone

The first day Marilyn Cobban sold clothes from her Volkswagen van at the Balfour ferry landing just outsi ...

The first day Marilyn Cobban sold clothes from her Volkswagen van at the Balfour ferry landing just outside Nelson, she brought in $500. It was more than enough to turn the electricity back on in her ...

May 29, 2023
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