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Lauren Walker
Aug 24, 20232 min read
A pain in the knee
Movement for Life by Lauren Walker Knee pain is something we often see, and the cause of it can be due to many factors. Let’s look a bit...
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Tammy Adams
Aug 24, 20233 min read
Understanding ambiguous loss and dementia
Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams SPECIAL TO THE STANDARD Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a challenging and emotionally draining...
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The Standard
Aug 8, 20232 min read
'Happy Birthday, Mobile Food Market'
Katerina Alexakis TNDF BROCK TOWNSHIP: The Nourish and Develop Foundation (TNDF) launched its Mobile Food Market two years ago, bringing...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 8, 20232 min read
The value of shared experiences
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley A reader asked me why I wanted to share my personal experiences here. I responded, it's a natural desire to...
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Lauren Walker
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Fast Acting Diets: The Danger of FAD'S
Movement for Life - by Lauren Walker In twenty-plus years in this industry, I've seen FADs come and go like the wind. I personally...
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The Standard
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Castle John's thanks community with donation to Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: At Castle John’s Pub and Restaurant, you’re not a customer; you’re a friend. And if you dined at Castle...
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The Standard
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Hot weather tips for seniors
TAMMY ADAMS & SUSAN FISHER Special to The Standard As the temperatures heat up around the province, it’s important to keep an eye on the...
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The Standard
Jul 19, 20232 min read
Change makes change
If you’re doing the same exercise routine from five years ago, it’s definitely time to change your program! That’s the thing about a...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 19, 20234 min read
Look through the lens
This is my story of finding hope for the hopeless, including myself. We all have special memories and have saved photographs of laughter,...
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Lauren Walker
Jul 5, 20232 min read
Parkinson's and Exercise: Bob's Journey
We met Bob a few weeks ago, when he and his wife came to inquire about our Parkinson's program. He was a perfect candidate for personal...
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The Standard
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Lakeridge Health considering Port Perry as a possible future location for a long-term care home
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Lakeridge Health is looking into the possibility of creating a long-term care facility in Scugog...
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Dan Cearns
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Kawartha Lakes health unit committed to learning from wildfire smoke event
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is treating the recent wildfire...
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The Standard
Jun 16, 20232 min read
Is your home ready for you to age in place?
(NC) Canadians are increasingly hearing about a phrase that could shift how they view home designs – “aging in place.” The point of this...
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The Standard
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Donors make the difference: the community’s new MRI arrives at RMH
KIM COULTER, Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Team is celebrating the arrival of the community’s new MRI....
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The Standard
May 26, 20232 min read
Making farm safety & mental wellness a priority for all
DFRFR SCUGOG: Everyone involved in agriculture knows someone whose life has been affected by a farm-related injury or death. In many...
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Dan Cearns
May 25, 20231 min read
COVID-19 no longer an international emergency
DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The World Health Organization announced, earlier this month, COVID-19 is no longer a Public...
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Tammy Adams
May 19, 20232 min read
Ageism and Seniors
TAMMY ADAMS AND SUSAN FISHER, Special to The Standard Ageism has been a growing problem in recent years, particularly among older adults....
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Dan Cearns
May 12, 20232 min read
Port Perry community celebrates the unveiling of two 'Smilezones' at local hospital
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: Dignitaries, charity and local hospital representatives gathered at the Lakeridge Health Port Perry...
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Dan Cearns
May 12, 20231 min read
Hike for Hospice coming to Port Perry next month
DAN CEARNS, The Standard SCUGOG: In less than a month, the annual Hike for Hospice fundraiser will return to Port Perry. This year, the...
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Katie Hunter
May 5, 20232 min read
Al-Anon celebrates 40 years of service
KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard For 40 years, Al-Anon has been a support group for people affected by someone else's drinking. It...
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