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Feb 2017 Newsletter from Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health

Senate Committee publication on dementia The Senate has published their report on Dementia this past week with 29 recommendations. Dr. Marie-France Rivard had presented to this committee on behalf of the CAGP, Bonnie Schroeder had done so on behalf of CCSMH, and Dr. Frank Molnar spoke on behalf of CGS, along with several other respected […]

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Exercices

The Way Forward: Exercising for Life

Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Exercise has always been important. But today, it’s critical in the health and well-being of older adults.   Gladys Chelte started exercising after retirement. The incentive to finally start and stick with it came from watching her husband’s health decline. “After my husband and I retired, his health problems got progressively worse. I decided

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The influence of regular reading, internet use, and social attachment on maintaining health literacy skills during ageing in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

J Epidemiol Community Health 2014;68:A26 doi:10.1136/jech-2014-204726.52 Oral Presentations  OP49   LC Kobayashi,   J Wardle,   C von Wagner +Author Affiliations Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK Abstract Background Health literacy (the capacity to process and understand basic health information) is essential to health management, although health literacy skills decline with age. Whether cognitively stimulating

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CAREGIVING

Unsung Heroes: The Face Of American Caregiving

The Huffington Post  | By Ann Brenoff and Shelley Emling Posted: 11/03/2014 8:32 am EST Updated: 11/17/2014 7:59 am EST We are the nation’s caregivers. We have stepped up to the challenge of caring for our aging relatives and loved ones — providing services that, if paid, would cost upward of$522 billion a year, according to

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Older brains benefit from all types of exercise

Last updated: 30 October 2014 at 3am PST Many studies have told us exercise is good for the brain. But does it depend on the type of exercise? New research suggests not – at least for seniors. A study of older people found the brain benefits from many types of physical activities – and you

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4 Ways to Combat the Effects of Arthritis in Seniors

Living with arthritis can be difficult and disheartening. Even the most ordinary everyday tasks like cooking or putting on clothes can be painful experiences for those suffering from arthritis. Whether it’s the days of your youth catching back up to you or the result of a consistently active lifestyle over the years, arthritis is a

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