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Outil / Tool: Un cadeau de la part de Parkinson Québec! / A gift from Parkinson Québec!

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5 JANVIER 2017 Parmi les résolutions de nouvelles années, une majorité de gens souhaitent réaliser davantage d’activité physique. L’activité physique est importante pour tous, mais elle a un grand impact dans la maladie de Parkinson. En effet, il fut démontré que l’exercice est une approche thérapeutique complémentaire à la médication pour améliorer plusieurs symptômes moteurs […]

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TWELVE AREAS TO CONSIDER WHEN THINKING ABOUT A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY WITH LIFELONG SERVICES

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(This article has been written with guest blogger, Alan Wolkenstein MSW, ACSW) As family members age, there may come a time when an older person’s needs can no longer be met in his/her current home. It may be unsafe, there may be too many worries, or it may be stressful for all involved. For example,

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Loneliness in Canadian seniors an epidemic, says psychologist

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Psychologist Ami Rokach says loneliness in seniors is a public health crisis comparable to obesity. (Rob Elliott/AFP/Getty Images) Listen 25:43   Read story transcript New research in Canada is showing that our elderly population is growing increasingly lonely and isolated. As spouses and close friends die, and children grow and have their own lives to

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Do I need to integrate cognitive exercises into my daily or weekly habits too?

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Don’t Neglect the Command Center!  Brain Health across the Lifespan June 13th, 2016 There are many times when I walk into a room and wonder what I had intended to do. Some days I feel like I cannot put a thought together and wonder if my brain is getting old and tired. I spend a

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Tests of cognitive skills that can flag older drivers who may be unsafe behind the wheel

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What does drawing clocks have to do with driving cars? May 25, 2016 The Bottom Line Changes in health and medical conditions that can affect driving ability are more common with age. Having a driver’s license in older adulthood translates to higher levels of social participation. Performance on the Clock-Drawing Test can be used to

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How to take Charge of your Own Healthcare Experience with Solution-Based Advocacy

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https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2016/05/16/caregivers-circle-how-to-take-charge-of-your-own-healthcare-experience-with-solution-based-advocacy-2/ Download Episode We rely on health care providers to provide quality care and timely interventions.  We expect that providers know the right questions to ask in order to understand our personal health situation and to obtain the appropriate resources.  The reality is that many health care professionals are drowning in paperwork and case overload

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Let Connect the Generations at Mother’s Day and share Ideas

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Your mom took care of you. You take care of your children. And now, you’re taking care of your mom. In fact, according to AgingCare.com, an overwhelming percentage of caregivers are women—91% of adult child caregivers are daughters, while wives constitute 76% of the spousal caregiver population. Also, more than 50% of care receivers are

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Parkinson Awareness Month this April

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Find out how Parkinson’s changes everything during Parkinson Awareness Month this April   TORONTO, ON, March 31, 2016 –Parkinson’s changes everything. It is a disease of the brain that touches almost every aspect of daily living, including: movement, mood, speech, eating and drinking, sleep, and cognitive changes. It worsens over time, robbing a person of

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Why Should Seniors Volunteer?

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Most seniors have retired from their careers or lifelong work, providing them with a lot more free time. As retirees, seniors may find that they long for something to fill their time. They may feel restless without the structure of the career that once motivated them through each day. Volunteering can be a solution to

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How to improve your memory as you age ? Where are my keys?

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https://webtalkradio.net/internet-talk-radio/2016/03/21/caregivers-circle-where-are-my-keys-how-to-improve-your-memory-as-you-age/ Download Episode If you misplace your keys what is your first thought?  If you walk into a room and forget what you were looking for what goes through your mind?  What about if you are driving to your friend’s house, a place you have been several times in the past, and you suddenly feel

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