Health Risks for Aging Couch Potatoes
Sedentary behaviour has been linked to several chronic conditions in seniors. Most Canadians spend at least half our waking hours sitting... "Please sit quietly!" Do you remember this request as…
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Age 50+ Common Cancers and Early Detection
April is Cancer Awareness Month! If you're age 50+ or know an older adult or senior, there are some important things to know about common cancers for people age 50+…
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Buzzing or Ringing in the Ears? Tinnitus Help
Tinnitus, which is defined as a phantom auditory sound such as a buzzing, ringing, hissing, or pulsating sound in the ear(s) affects 10-15% of the population in Canada, according to…
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Glaucoma Types, Risk Factors & Prevention
March 6-12 is World Glaucoma Week. Since Glaucoma is the second most common cause of vision loss in seniors, early detection and treatment is critical to prevent blindness or severe…
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Financing Home Modifications for Seniors
Julie Entwistle from Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy shares her professional insights on Financing Home Modifications. The foundation of the profession of Occupational Therapy is creating Person-Environment-Occupation fit. We call this…
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Heart Month: Risk Factors & Symptoms of AFib
The American Heart Association tells us that Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is one type of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that becomes more common with aging. The irregular heartbeats that characterize AFib…
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Accessibility Home Renovations for Under $100
Are you on a tight budget, but need make some modifications at home? The team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy reminds us that you may not need a big budget…
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Celebrating Seniors - Scott Glenn is 75
Born Theodore Scott Glenn on January 26, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actor Scott Glenn almost did not survive his childhood. Below, a younger Scott Glenn near the beginning of his…
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Aging in Place
The team at Entwistle Power Occupational Therapy, and Claire Hurd, bring us some important things to consider about your home as you age. (House Photo: Phil Hearing via Unsplash) If…
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Celebrating Seniors - Diane Sawyer is 70
TV journalist, baby boomer, and new septuagenarian senior citizen Diane Sawyer was born December 22, 1945 in the small town of Glasgow, Kentucky. She was raised in Louisville, Kentucky, where…
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