I often advocate that complete health is made up of three pillars – physical, mental and social well-being. Health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), as a “State of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” So if we consider ourselves in good health [...]
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Last week the blog focused on beating the heat. Sure was timely, considering we’re having one of the hottest summers on record. After a few 40-degree days, I think we understand how hot things can get, especially if your car ever breaks down and you’re stranded on the side of the road. These scorching hot [...]
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Beating the heat means more than just grabbing the sunscreen and a bottle of water. How would you manage if your car broke down as you were driving your infant child, elderly grandparents and the family dog to the cottage in 40°C weather? Heat-related illness can afflict anyone, some more seriously than others. What should [...]
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The Caring@Home blog welcomes a guest post from The Change Foundation. Many of us have seen first-hand the devastating effect that one hospital admission can have on our loved one. Hospital stays can be a huge challenge to our seniors – many go on a downward spiral after they’re admitted. Programs, services and care providers [...]
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