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Finding Grace by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley
How does one find grace in the face of adversity? I feel it’s an ongoing learning process we can improve at, regardless of age! Perhaps,...
Colleen Green
Sep 9, 20222 min read
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To the Editor,
I feel it is necessary for the Government to think very seriously about a new Nursing Home for Port Perry and the surrounding area. I...
Colleen Green
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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The Core of the Matter – Part 2
This week we’ll look at the factors which effect your core strength. Your mental, physical and emotional well-being also come in to play....
Colleen Green
Aug 25, 20222 min read
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How to determine if it’s time to downsize
Individuals work hard to save enough money to purchase their homes. And the hard work doesn’t end there. Once homeowners settle into a...
Colleen Green
Aug 19, 20222 min read
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The pros and cons of early retirement
Retirement is a milestone, often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no...
Colleen Green
Jul 21, 20222 min read
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The Town Trolley delivers seniors to the Uxbridge Scottish Festival Concert
PAULINE KIELY, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: At long last, it’s time to gather the clan, clap our hands, and kick up our heels in...
Colleen Green
Jul 14, 20222 min read
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Uxbridge is “bridging the gap” for local seniors
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Colleen Green
Jun 23, 20222 min read
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Tips you can add into your daily routine to help increase your energy level by Tina Y. Gerber
It’s important to listen to your body. If your sleep is off, you won’t feel energized but will feel tired and sluggish. When your energy...
Colleen Green
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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Staying as independent as possible with a healthy attitude. Home is where you lay your head by Tina
We all want to live our best lives, while also living and remaining at home. It is important to find the right formula for successful...
Colleen Green
Jun 3, 20222 min read
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Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Is Most Grateful for Local Community Support
MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is most grateful for the local community...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20222 min read
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Summer fun for active seniors
Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20222 min read
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Humour can help with your loved one’s quality of life by Tina Y. Gerber
My Mother had a good sense of humour, always laughing and joking around, after being diagnosed with Dementia and Parkinson’s. Individuals...
Colleen Green
May 20, 20222 min read
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Ontario Giving Long-term Care Residents More Nutritional Choices and Variety
DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is investing over $40 million in additional nutritional support funding for long-term care...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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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...
Colleen Green
Apr 22, 20222 min read
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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...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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Vision and Diabetes<br>by Tina Y. Gerber
Diabetes is a disease which prevents the body from making insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. As a result, the metabolism of...
Colleen Green
Apr 8, 20222 min read
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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...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20222 min read
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Growing older. A love letter to my children<br>by Tina Y. Gerber
Life is a mixture of different emotions, sometimes happy, others sad. These experiences shape and make us who we are. We can feel so many...
Colleen Green
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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Home Sweet Home. Life is a kaleidoscope of colours, unexpected and beautiful by Tina Y. Gerber
This lockdown period has given us more time than we’ve ever had. We had a self-lockdown period, due to a family member having been...
Colleen Green
Mar 3, 20222 min read
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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...
Colleen Green
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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