by Lauren Walker While this is a slight deviation from my usual subject matter, I feel compelled to write about a few valuable insights I have learned from my ninety-seven-year-old friend. These are gentle reminders about finding joy in the simple moments and I'd like to share them with you. Enjoy the Moment Who knew a little bit of ice cream could make someone's day? Well, that may be an overstatement, as it isn't much but it is something to enjoy in the moment. Every day we

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley It's certainly been a challenging year for my husband and I. We both look forward to a fresh start with hope and anticipation. Consequently, as believers, we focus our eyes on Jesus. Many people see an older person as broken, and they somehow need to be fixed! I will admit our bodies do change, sometimes suffer, and their parts no longer work like they once did! Most seniors seem to begin to disappear into the background, and this is a growing probl

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley My husband has always been an inspiration to me. He handles his health issues, and difficulties with grace, mercy, and dignity bearing the cross he was given. Over the last four years, we both have come to understand, the Blessing is, we are considered worthy enough to carry those burdens. We are a vessel for God, allowing God to fill us with His Holy Spirit, for whatever purpose God has for us. I am still struggling with my health issues from Dec

by Lauren Walker I am certainly not one to beat around the bush, so let's get to the point. We all make decisions every day which either help or hurt our wellness. Poor lifestyle choices lead to poor health, there's no way around it. You cannot fix years of ill health in a few months. Choices, choices, choices... it all comes down to choices people! Let's do the Math Over the years, I've come across the same issue over and over again. Bad habits are often easier to invest in

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: The agricultural community is mourning the loss of one of its longtime supporters, following the passing of Keith Frederick Phoenix, who died peacefully at his home, on Tuesday, August 4th, at the age of 79. For decades, Mr. Phoenix was a familiar face throughout Scugog's farming community, dedicating his life to agriculture and the dairy industry. Farming was more than a career, it was a lifelong passion for him which reflected his unwaveri

KIM COULTER, CFRE, RMHF KAWARTHA LAKES: A $200,000 donation towards environmentally sustainable retrofits are helping to strengthen the hospital environment where Kawartha Lakes patients turn for care. In the operating rooms at Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH), air is subject to precision monitoring so humidity doesn’t compromise infection prevention safety standards. In other spaces, negative pressure must be maintained to prevent the spread of airborne germs. From the newest ar

by Tina Y. Gerber It has been a trying time as we began the journey to move. It can be especially difficult with medical concerns, and as you age, things don't always go as smoothly as hoped for. What's awesome is, we sold our home within a week! The market has been slow and very unpredictable, over the last few years. Yet, if you are open, you can see, God always has something for you. It may be a key for solving problems, a light for when you feel the darkness creep in or a

by Lauren Walker "Don't let the old man in" is a famous quote from Clint Eastwood. It got me thinking recently about the ups and downs which go hand in hand with growing older. Mental attitude, physical activity and social engagement help to keep the mind and body moving as you age. Mental Attitude What does it mean to face the day with positivity? My 92 year old clients insists that, "If you don't have a sense of humour, you have nothing." Not everything works as it once did

by Lauren Walker For the Love of Movement Why do I love to move my body? I've always had an excellent relationship with exercise because it's always been a part of my life. It's normal and natural, like breathing to me. My mom was always active when I was little, so in my mind, it was normal to move. It still is! Move Because You Can In my line of work, I spend time with people who aren't capable of doing basic tasks. I also spend time at local long-term care homes and meet p

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley A good life is not having everything you want. Many people don't have this peace and abundant life which God plans for us. Life is good because God is good. Stop chasing happiness, success, fame or comfort and start finding joy in the one who never changes. Every giant in the Bible was defeated by someone who believes God is bigger. God never forgets a heart which prays, even in silence. ‘Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.’ 1 P

KIM COULTER, CFRE Manager, Community Giving & Engagement KAWARTHA LAKES: The RMH Foundation is grateful to members of the Kawartha Lakes Professional Firefighters Association Local 1701, who swapped firefighting for philanthropy on Easter weekend. Their Boot Drive outside Canadian Tire and Food Basics, in Lindsay, on April 4th, involved 15 members, hoisting boots to collect donations from passersby in support of local organizations including the Ross. Today, Kevin Ryan, Jerem

Kim Coulter, CFRE, Manager, Community Giving & Engagement Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: When the Dunsford Golf & Country Club Ladies League gathers for its annual charity tournament, they really get behind their themes. This year, the ‘Girls on the Green’ combined their green garb with a good cause: supporting critical capital projects at Ross Memorial Hospital. Together, the golfers raised $3,247 through their tournament on June 23rd. Organizer Shirley Gr

KIM COULTER CFRE, Manager, Community Giving & Engagement RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: The 152 golfers who arrived at Lindsay Golf & Country Club for the Mariposa Electric Charity Classic on Friday, June 19th came for a day with friends and fun on the links. What they achieved was more than they expected. Through their participation, every golfer helped to enhance patient care in Kawartha Lakes. For the past four years, the owners of Mariposa Electric have hosted their Charity Classic

KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: When members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) hit the trails, they count kilometres, litres in the tank, and the number of amazing moments they’re collecting. Today, they can add a few more numbers to the tally: in 10 years of Poker Runs, KATVA has raised $100,000 to support critical patient care needs at Ross Memorial Hospital. The number of lives they’ve touched through their giving: too many to count. On June 6th, KATVA set

by Lauren Walker We know exercise is beneficial for aiding an injury or chronic joint pain. However, how do you get moving without causing further damage? Well, that's part of my job. You can move any injury, within its limitations, but it must be done wisely. Here's how I've assessed my clients: Is this chronic or a one time occurrence? There's a difference between chronic joint pain and a one time injury. If a client slipped off a curb and twisted their knee, it may cause t

by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley We all face challenges of hardship, disappointments, and setbacks. My hubby calls this, "The corner of hardship and perseverance." More seniors are experiencing some kind of profound and heartbreaking challenge, such as social isolation, physical limitations, financial barriers, mental health challenges, or addiction to name a few. Most seniors have an increased risk of falls, unmanaged chronic conditions, depression, malnutrition from skipping mea

by Helen Nicolaou June has had many windy, cool days which have made working in the garden, pleasant. It’s been an unusual time, having perennials bloom weeks later than anticipated. The upside of the cool weather is, it gives us time to enjoy a longer bloom time. Driving around, you will find many u-pick strawberry farms which are open to the public. What a true delight, picking and tasting locally grown, in-season strawberries. There seems to be endless possibilities, of ho

MIKE PERRY Executive Director, City of Kawartha Lakes Family Health Team FENELON FALLS: Residents of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area can once again access laboratory services in their community. The blood law is reopening its Fenelon Falls location at the Fenelon Medical Centre, 205 Francis Street East, offering walk-in service Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., while administrative systems are being finalized. Online and telephone appointments will be coming soon. Th

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: A new partnership, among local emergency services and community organizations, is set to provide peace of mind for families caring for loved ones living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive conditions. This summer, Project Lifesaver will be introduced in Kawartha Lakes, bringing with it a proven search-and-rescue program, designed to help quickly locate individuals who may w

by Lauren Walker A common misconception is, when a limb or joint is injured, you should stop moving it. Some may have chronic joint pain or an injured joint, brought on by daily activity. In this case, I encourage movement for healing but we must do so safely. Necessary for Healing Part of healing an injury is bringing blood and oxygen to the injury and surrounding area. Specific exercise helps an injury by increasing blood flow to deliver essential nutrients, rebuilding surr