Tag: wellness | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 7

Good Posture for Good Health

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: February 01, 2016
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Good Posture for Good Health

Having good posture minimizes stress on your back by keeping your muscles, bones and other supporting par ...

Having good posture minimizes stress on your back by keeping your muscles, bones and other supporting parts in their natural position. And having good posture can make your movements more fluid and ef ...

February 01, 2016
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Healthy Skin & Hair Food Practices

Posted by Eve Lees
|Date: January 01, 2016
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Healthy Skin & Hair Food Practices

Your health is most noticeable by the condition of your hair and skin. Many factors contribute to inner a ...

Your health is most noticeable by the condition of your hair and skin. Many factors contribute to inner and outer health. The food you eat is only one of them, but a very important one. Here are a few ...

January 01, 2016
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New Year’s Aspirations? How About Running a Marathon?

Posted by James Ellsworth
|Date: January 01, 2015
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New Year’s Aspirations? How About Running a Marathon?

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was a short story and movie in the early 1960s. These seniors ...

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner was a short story and movie in the early 1960s. These seniors may be familiar with the title, but they don't necessarily believe it! Here's a new concept for ...

January 01, 2015
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Travel Tips for Family Caregivers

Posted by Wendy Johnstone
|Date: June 01, 2014
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Travel Tips for Family Caregivers

Travelling with someone who has a disability or illness can seem overwhelming; however, it can be possibl ...

Travelling with someone who has a disability or illness can seem overwhelming; however, it can be possible with good advanced planning. Here are some tips to consider: A good place to start is a visit ...

June 01, 2014
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Living Life to the Fullest

Posted by Nicola Enright-Morin
|Date: October 01, 2013
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Living Life to the Fullest

Some of us dream of living life to the fullest; others just get on with it. Author Florida Ann Town embra ...

Some of us dream of living life to the fullest; others just get on with it. Author Florida Ann Town embraces the latter by making the most of every opportunity that comes her way, and carving out many ...

October 01, 2013
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Living Her Passion

Posted by Eileen Mackenzie
|Date: February 01, 2013
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Living Her Passion

At 62, environmentalist/artist Donna Polos is passionate about the colour green: living green, saving tre ...

At 62, environmentalist/artist Donna Polos is passionate about the colour green: living green, saving trees, and painting greenery. Yet, when she's exerting her political and social voices in her art, ...

February 01, 2013
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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 2) – Canes and Crutches

Posted by Sandy Daughen
|Date: February 01, 2011
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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 2) – Canes and Crutches

Mobility devices are one way that seniors can keep active. Using the appropriate mobility device can allo ...

Mobility devices are one way that seniors can keep active. Using the appropriate mobility device can allow one to continue to be mobile, both in the community, safely complete the activities they need ...

February 01, 2011
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75 Years and Counting…

Posted by Janet Nichol
|Date: September 01, 2010
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75 Years and Counting…

Arlene McGinn will promote lawn bowling to anyone who will listen. And it's not just because she's presid ...

Arlene McGinn will promote lawn bowling to anyone who will listen. And it's not just because she's president of the White Rock Lawn Bowling Club. Arlene continually sees the positive impact the sport ...

September 01, 2010
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We Shall Not Rest

Posted by Laurie Wilson
|Date: August 01, 2010
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We Shall Not Rest

What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggl ...

What would go through your mind if you saw a group of 26 older cyclists wearing neon green shirts struggling up hills and braving weekend traffic on Island roads and highways? Would you think this mus ...

August 01, 2010
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A Time to Dance

Posted by Eileen Mackenzie
|Date: August 01, 2010
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A Time to Dance

When I decided to ignore self-imposed roadblocks, I discovered an exciting, inexpensive, and varied world ...

When I decided to ignore self-imposed roadblocks, I discovered an exciting, inexpensive, and varied world of dancing in Metro Vancouver. Many dance classes, clubs, and venues eagerly await new members ...

August 01, 2010
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Top of the World

Posted by Kevin McKay
|Date: January 01, 2010
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Top of the World

In February 1972, the dreams of an entire country fell onto the shoulders of a petite 18-year-old girl. C ...

In February 1972, the dreams of an entire country fell onto the shoulders of a petite 18-year-old girl. Canada was not doing well at the 11th Winter Olympic games in Sapporo, Japan. And as each day pa ...

January 01, 2010
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Listen Up!

Posted by Aileen Stalker
|Date: January 01, 2010
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Listen Up!

After returning from my “baby” brother’s surprise 50th birthday party, I began to think about hearing los ...

After returning from my “baby” brother’s surprise 50th birthday party, I began to think about hearing loss. For years, he had grumbled about the difficulty he had hearing. We assumed it was a combinat ...

January 01, 2010
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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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