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Empowering Aging Canadians
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At Senior Discovery Tours, We Do Group Travel Differently — That’s Why Travellers Love Us!
Discover the world while enjoying peace of mind, exceptional service, value, and convenience. By booking with Senior Discovery Tours today, you can enjoy an exciting and relaxing trip anywhere in the world, knowing you’ll receive the care and attention you need each step of the way. Wherever you yearn to explore — and whatever your...
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Summer activities for living well with Parkinson’s
For People with Parkinson’s, exercise and wellness activities can boost energy, sharpen the mind, elevate spirits, and keep the body mobile. As the sun shines and the temperatures rise, it’s time to embrace the spirit of summer and discover new exercises and activities that bring joy and improved well-being. From outdoor adventures to creative...
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Empowering Patients — What Do All These Health-Related Tests Mean?
For patients with autoimmune conditions, medical testing can be confusing and mysterious — but a new resource is here to help. Two patient organizations, the Canadian Arthritis Patient Alliance and Dragon Claw, an organization that is based in Australia with Canadian membership joined forces to develop a new resource for people living with autoimmune conditions. “Know...
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Choose to Stay: Age Well and Live at Home with Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists empower those living with chronic illness or struggling with age-related changes to stay connected and continue engaging in daily activities. In 2019, the Canadian Government reported that one of every three Canadians (33 per cent) had at least one chronic health condition that limited their activity (Public Health Agency of Canada, 2021). This...
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Connected Canadians: Bridging the Digital Divide for Canada’s Rapidly Growing Senior Population
A human-centered, innovative national non-profit is providing free technology training and support for Canadian seniors. Connected Canadians, a national non-profit organization, is empowering Canada’s aging population by providing free digital skills training and technology support. With a human-centered approach, the organization aims to combat isolation and loneliness among older adults by connecting them with friends...
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Q&A with the Old Gays: Having Fun and Aging with Panache
Mediaplanet chatted with the Old Gays (@oldgays on TikTok), four gay social media personalities and 2SLGBTQ+ rights activists, about how they stay socially connected and have fun as they age.
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Top Tips on How to Battle Social Isolation in Your Community
Would you know what to say or do if you saw a neighbour in need? As we get older, the risk of social isolation increases significantly. But the truth is, social isolation doesn’t have to be part of aging. Social isolation (the lack of meaningful communication, contact, or interaction) can be caused by a variety...