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Three surprising things you should know about dementia
(NC) While many of us may know a friend or family member with dementia, there are many aspects of this condition that are often easily misunderstood. To better understand dementia, here are three important things to know: 1. It’s not an inevitable part of aging Some might mistakenly believe dementia is an inevitable part of […]
read moreThe Golden Horseshoe’s jewel in the crown presses forward in spite of the Pandemic
It was March 13, with the arrival of Spring tantalizing close, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Royal Botanical Gardens to shut its gates. It is Canada’s largest botanical garden. The RBG covers 2,700 acres and boasts 27 kilometers of trails. It is also a National Historic Site and is recognized by UNESCO as a […]
read moreMASKS SAVED ME IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE DURING THIS VERY SOLITARY TIME OF COVID 19
On March 14 when the lockdown was announced I was more than happy to just stay home and relax. At first, like many of us, I thought it would be the perfect time to get to those ‘projects’ we all have but keep putting off until we have more time to dedicate to them. Well, […]
read moreMy Covid-19 Fitness Tour
I have been a year-round recreational tennis player for roughly a quarter-century, playing two or three times a week – indoors in winter, outdoors in summer. So, when COVID-19 forced the courts to close it left a gaping hole in my life. I was sad but understood the necessity in order to curb the spread […]
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