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The Standard
May 142 min read
Health benefits of gardening.
by Katie Hunter So, now you're gardening and wondering, what does this do for my mental health, what are the benefits? ' Practising...
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darryl knight
May 12 min read
Introduction to therapeutic horse riding in Lindsay
KELLY RUSSELL, T.H.R.I.L. KAWARTHA LAKES: T.H.R.I L's aim (therapeutic horse riding in Lindsay) is to improve the quality of life for...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
May 13 min read
Decluttering is a journey
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...
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Lauren Walker
May 12 min read
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker The joys of better weather means more outdoor work, a great way to change up your routine! Let’s look at some pretty...
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The Standard
May 12 min read
RMH to Receive Provincial Midwifery Integration Award
RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital has been selected by the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) Board of Directors...
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Courtney McClure
Apr 172 min read
A closer look at Nurse Practitioners
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...
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Lauren Walker
Apr 172 min read
Movement for life: Acceptance
by Lauren Walker Body acceptance is not just a young person’s issue. Who you were is not who you are anymore. The joys of aging mean...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 173 min read
You're going to be okay
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley We need to remember, everything is temporary in this life! The battle is our attitude and how we react. You...
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The Standard
Apr 171 min read
Adult Day Programs offer support for those living with dementia and other cognitive impairments
DURHAM: Adults who require support, including adults living with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, can participate in the Adult...
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Tammy Adams
Apr 172 min read
Environmental Triggers and Dementia
By Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Living with dementia can present many challenges, not only for the person living with the disease but...
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The Standard
Apr 22 min read
The Split the Pot Grand Prize Winner supports the Ross!
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Congratulations to Bill B. of Toronto, winner of the Split the Pot Lottery...
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Lauren Walker
Apr 22 min read
Movement for Life: The key to long term wellness
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Over the course of twenty one years, I’ve had a lot of experience working with people. I’ve learned...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Apr 22 min read
Are you listening?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Our bodies have a way of communicating with us when something is wrong. There are several warnings experts...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 212 min read
Getting older is an inevitable part of life
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I believe life is always about finding balance. A new start isn't necessarily a new place but creating a new...
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Lauren Walker
Mar 212 min read
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker As a personal trainer for over twenty years, a majority of my clientele are over sixty. I have developed a great...
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Lauren Walker
Mar 132 min read
March 2023 Movement For Life
by LAUREN WALKER The Buzz on buzzwords On the lighter side of exercise, here are some phrases or buzzwords people use which drive me...
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The Standard
Mar 61 min read
Dunsford Club presents proceeds from year-long fundraising lottery
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Dunsford & District Lions Club know that when they work...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 63 min read
Actions speak louder than words
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley As Christians we are called to be content: to discover gratefulness, patience, gratitude, and love. There is...
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Courtney McClure
Feb 272 min read
All you need to know about Nice Nurse Home Care
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard BLACKSTOCK: Are you in need of home-care services? Nice Nurse Home Care could help. Jennifer Spears, who...
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Lauren Walker
Feb 132 min read
Movement for life: Hips, knees & shoulders oh my!
By Lauren Walker Is hip, knee and shoulder pain inevitable as you age? It’s not inevitable but it is very common in our clients over...
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