A report published last week found that 12.1 per cent of seniors in long-term care homes in Newfoundland and Labrador are kept in daily physical restraints, second only to Yukon, at 14 per cent — both more than twice the national average.
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Seniors left out of cannabis public health information push
Even though the rate of pot use is growing the fastest among Canadians who are 65 and older, seniors — and their doctors — struggle to find information that addresses their specific health questions.
Healthy seniors taking baby Aspirin may be doing more harm than good
The widespread practice by healthy seniors of taking a baby Aspirin every day may do more harm than good, according to a U.S.-Australian study of more than 19,000 volunteers.
Why these university students love living with seniors
With a return to classes this week, many cash-strapped university students are still searching for affordable accommodation. But one Ontario university is experimenting with a new housing arrangement that pairs students with seniors, a concept that’s gaining popularity across Canada and U.S.
Seniors in long-term care facilities twice as likely to be on opioids: report
Long-term care residents were taking an average of 9.9 different classes of drugs compared to 6.7 for other seniors, the Canadian Institute for Health Information reports.
Wisconsin high-school seniors pull off epic fake-crash prank
Here’s a pretty epic high-school senior prank: A car crashed into the side of the school building just outside the principal’s office, bricks strewn everywhere and a gaping black hole. Except none of it is real. It happened in Cumberland, Wis., a small town in northwest Wisconsin about 90 miles from Minneapolis. There, seniors at […]
Japanese seniors sue government over forced sterilization program
Three Japanese who were forcibly sterilized under a government policy decades ago have filed lawsuits demanding an apology and compensation, in a growing movement seeking official redress.
‘I just can’t afford it’: Low-income seniors struggle to find dental care, face 2-year wait for city clinics
Expanding access to free Toronto Public Health dental services is one of 27 recommendations in the city’s new seniors strategy. It’s heading to the executive committee for a stamp of approval on Monday.
A Private-Market Deal Gone Bad: Sketchy Brokers, Bilked Seniors and a Cosmetologist
Investments called private placements are among the fastest growing in finance, outpacing the public stock market. They are frequently populated by brokers with red flags in their record.
Exercise for Seniors: How to Improve Strength and Balance (And Stay Fit)
Seniors are living longer than ever. But longer isn’t always better. If you want your parents (and yourself) to live healthier, happier and more independently as they age, try introducing these proven exercises into their weekly routine. I’ve selected 15 exercises focused on improving seniors’ balance, strength, flexibility and cardio. Because no matter the age […]
