Attention Cyber Seniors: Check Your Government Benefits Online
Seniors who are switched on, hooked up and connected can hop on the Service Canada Web site these days and get an excellent snapshot of their benefits without ever having to leave the comforts of home. The federal government has information about most of its programs and services on-line, including the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS), and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
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Get Active and Get Outside to Avoid the February Blahs
Got the February blahs? They may not be defined in any medical textbook, but Canadians - especially the elderly - know exactly what they are. Physical activity is key to overcoming the blahs - but being active is harder in the winter.
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Nutritional Recommendations For Seniors
Numerous benefits of a healthy diet and proper nutrition include: increased mental acuteness; resistance to illness and disease; higher energy levels; a more robust immune system; faster recuperation times, and; better management of chronic health problems.
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Tips On Choosing Home Health Care & Community Support Services in Ontario
Given the choice, most of us would prefer to remain in our own homes or apartments rather than make a move to a retirement residence or long-term care home. In some cases, this is not possible because we can no longer live independently...safely. In-Home Health / Community Support Services, are intended to allow you to live in your own home safely and as independently as possible through the provision of a variety of care and supportive services.
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