Health & Senior Living 11/20

Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit

Apr 22, 20222 min read

Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit

The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage...

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Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes

Colleen Green

Apr 8, 20222 min read

Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes

VANESSA DE MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care CANNINGTON: The Ontario government is adding 73 new and 247 upgraded...

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$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care

Colleen Green

Apr 8, 20222 min read

$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care

ALEXANDRA HILKENE, Office of Minister Elliott As part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system better prepared...

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Durham Police continue to see cases of seniors being targeted by scam callers

Colleen Green

Apr 7, 20222 min read

Durham Police continue to see cases of seniors being targeted by scam callers

DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) continue to hear about local seniors falling for scam calls, even...

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Colleen Green

Mar 24, 20223 min read

Avian Influenza Disease Update

On March 21st, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1, in a sample...

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Colleen Green

Mar 17, 20222 min read

Why it pays for Seniors to maintain good credit

The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage...

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How to identify a healthy space when out in public

Colleen Green

Mar 3, 20222 min read

How to identify a healthy space when out in public

(NC) As access to indoor spaces varies by month and province, safety is top of mind for many of us as we enter stores, concert halls,...

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Colleen Green

Mar 3, 20222 min read

Top health and wellness trends in 2022

(NC) The core elements of staying healthy, such as eating well and exercising often, may never change. However, scientists and health...

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Financial education workshop for seniors

Colleen Green

Feb 17, 20221 min read

Financial education workshop for seniors

DURHAM: Seniors in Durham Region can learn about personal finance at an upcoming virtual event. This free, virtual workshop will focus on...

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Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Beds in Haliburton

Colleen Green

Feb 17, 20222 min read

Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Beds in Haliburton

Vanessa De Matteis, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care KAWARTHA/HALIBURTON: The Ontario government is adding 68 new and 60 upgraded...

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Ontario Launches Program to Increase Hands-On Training Opportunities for More PSWs and Nurses

Colleen Green

Feb 17, 20222 min read

Ontario Launches Program to Increase Hands-On Training Opportunities for More PSWs and Nurses

Today, the Ontario government announced a $73 million investment over three years to train and provide clinical placements for over...

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Colleen Green

Feb 17, 20221 min read

Tips for seniors returning to the skies

(NC) After skipping a year due to lockdowns, many seniors are facing the challenge of having lots of family to visit and just one holiday...

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Virtual tax information seminar for seniors

Colleen Green

Feb 10, 20221 min read

Virtual tax information seminar for seniors

DURHAM: Seniors in Durham Region can learn about tax benefits and credits available to them at an upcoming virtual seminar on Thursday,...

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Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand

Colleen Green

Jan 27, 20222 min read

Silver Lights Senior Services is seeing increased demand

by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Silver-Lights-seeing-increase-Jan...

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Port Perry Hospital Foundation surpasses their fundraising campaign goal

Colleen Green

Jan 27, 20222 min read

Port Perry Hospital Foundation surpasses their fundraising campaign goal

by The Standard | Podcast January 27th, 2022 https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PPH-Passes-fundraising-goal-Jan-2...

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Colleen Green

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Attitude: Why Healthy Habits Matter

This being our fourth lockdown, I’m finding I have a lot more time on my hands. I’m reminded of a quote from my favourite poem called...

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Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Announces First Winner of 50/50 Draw

Colleen Green

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Announces First Winner of 50/50 Draw

FENELON FALLS: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is thrilled to announce Peter Brendle as the lucky winner of $710 in the first...

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DDSB to require Kindergarten students to wear masks

Colleen Green

Jan 13, 20221 min read

DDSB to require Kindergarten students to wear masks

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has decided to require...

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Colleen Green

Jan 6, 20222 min read

New Year’s Eve recovery tips

New Year’s Eve often marks the culmination of a season of celebration. Part of the fun of New Year’s Eve gatherings is letting loose and...

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Colleen Green

Jan 6, 20221 min read

Should you test your indoor air?

(NC) Testing your indoor air sounds like a great idea. But pollutants such as mould and chemicals are difficult to measure correctly, and...

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