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Security Tips for Seniors

--Vancouver Policy Department, Crime Prevention Many seniors list “fear of crime” as one of their biggest concerns. Statistics show, however, that for most crimes, seniors are the least victimized group. Also, much of the crime that is directed at seniors occurs while they are out of the home, such as break and entering. However, when the crimes do occur, the consequences are often more severe for those at an advanced age. Many seniors live on a fixed income, so the loss of money or property is difficult to replace. Also as people get older their bodies take longer to recover [...]

2017-03-15T10:42:49-04:00February 10th, 2013|Financial, Safety & Security|

Good Health Habits at Age 60 and Beyond

Good Health Habits at Age 60 and Beyond Do you feel as good now as you did at age 40? At age 50? If the answer is no, read on. You might be able to feel as good as you used to (or even better) by picking up a few new healthy habits. It may seem like more trouble than it's worth to start doing something new. However, even small changes can improve your health. One small change you can make is to add some activity to your daily life. Another is to add more fiber to your diet. What [...]

2017-03-15T10:42:49-04:00January 15th, 2013|Health & Medical|

As we Age, Weight Tends to Creep up… Weight Control Tips

Fight temptation with these stay slim tactics As we age, it can be harder to lose weight. We all know to fill up on greens and go easy on comfort foods like cake and cookes, but if you tend to pack on the pounds over winter, naturopathic doctor Sherry Torkos, author of Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine has fresh tips for avoiding winter weight gain. Choose Well Have a full glass of water before your meal. It fills the stomach briefly and makes you feel fuller, so you stop eating sooner. Eat slowly. Give your stomach a chance to send a [...]

2017-03-15T10:42:50-04:00December 10th, 2012|Health & Medical, Weight & Appearance|

Incontinence… Not a Normal Part of Aging

Energy and a good night’s sleep are harder to come by, memory lapses are laughingly excused as ‘senior moments, and you may be on the verge of graduating – to bifocals. It’s all par for the course as we age.  Even that crop of wiry grey or white hair. But there’s one thing that not on that Typical Signs of Aging list: incontinence Loss of control over your bladder and/or bowel function is not one of the standard changes you’re to expect as you grow older.  Nor is it one of those ‘private matters’ dealing with your ‘private parts’ that [...]

2017-03-15T10:42:50-04:00November 5th, 2012|Health & Medical|

Reduced Rates for Seniors

SENIOR DISCOUNTS/FREE SERVICES Disclaimer: Recommendations and discounts mentioned on this page are accurate to the best of our knowledge and should be used as a guide only. The actual discount and/or policy will be as published or advertised by the store, proprietor, agency or service at the time of purchase and may be subject to change. The opportunities mentioned on this page are not to be construed as having been recommended by Seniors on Site (Ottawa) Inc. New Ontario Electricity Support Program – You may be eligible You or someone you know may be eligible for The Ontario Electricity Support [...]

2017-03-15T10:42:50-04:00October 3rd, 2012|Financial|
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