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Tips for taking care of your eyes this winter
Tips for taking care of your eyes this winter

Just like that… it’s winter. Making sure we have a warm winter jacket and boots, getting our snow tires put on, and ensuring we have […]

Fall recipes your eyes will love
Fall recipes your eyes will love

Apples, ginger, carrots and pumpkins are staples of the fall season and can be found in many fall recipes. But, did you know that your […]

Intergenerational housing programs promote well-being for everyone
Intergenerational housing programs promote well-being for everyone

The BC Medical Journal published an article in May 2021 outlining the need and benefits of intergenerational housing options. For the first time in recorded […]

Technology helps bridge the generation gap
Technology helps bridge the generation gap

Technology helps bridge the gap between generations. The whole family benefits when grandparents get online to connect and stay connected with their friends and grandchildren. […]

Supporting Your Neighbours: A community conversation guide
Supporting Your Neighbours: A community conversation guide

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 […]

Delirium: Follow-up questions with Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher
Delirium: Follow-up questions with Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher

Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher, geriatrician and PhD candidate from Women’s Age Lab at Women’s College Hospital, presented a webinar in February 2023 about delirium. Delirium is […]

The value of intergenerational friendships
The value of intergenerational friendships

We often hear about the importance of social connections and relationships for our health. But have you considered the added value of maintaining intergenerational relationships? […]

7 free ways to build your healthy aging knowledge
7 free ways to build your healthy aging knowledge

It’s never too late to take steps to improve your health. Little things can make a big difference. But how do you know what steps […]

Dry eyes: why you shouldn’t suffer in silence
Dry eyes: why you shouldn’t suffer in silence

Dry eye syndrome or keratoconjunctivitis sicca has a full suite of unpleasant symptoms. Itchy, tired and red eyes are the most obvious, but dry eyes […]