Falls are the No. 1 cause of injury-related hospitalizations among seniors. They are also the cause of 95 percent of all hip fractures in older adults. Here are nine ways to help protect your loved one from falls in winter months.

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Topics: Fall Prevention, Home Care Planning, Safety, Healthy Living

Canada turns 150 July 1. Celebrations are planned across the country to mark Canada’s 150^th birthday. Fireworks and parties might not be the ideal setting for everyone. Here are 10 other great ways to ring in 150 years of Canada with an older friend or loved one.

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Topics: Holidays, Activities and Lifestyle, Healthy Living

This week, May 8-14, is National Nursing Week. The Canadian Nurses Association has dedicated this week to highlighting the multifaceted role nurses play in our health care system and our society. This year’s #YESthisisnursing theme is deliberately tech-based. #YESthisisnursing aims to help Canadians realize technology is helping nursing evolve at an exponential rate.

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Topics: Caregiving, Healthy Living