Tips for changing careers later in life
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(NC) It’s never too late to learn a new skill or pursue a new career. Whether you’re looking for something more meaningful or you want a...
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The Standard
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Why Canadians are living longer – and what that means for retirement
(NC) Life expectancy in Canada is currently about 83 years. Fifty years ago, it was about 73 years. Can we expect that trend to continue?...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Don't forget it's never too late to become a tourist in your own back yard
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I will admit, I have been envious of Church friends who have been able to afford to travel upon their...
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Lauren Walker
- Jul 9
- 2 min
Movement for Life: The Common Sense Diet Part 2
by Lauren Walker We looked at the keys to taking a common-sense approach to lifestyle changes, which included tuning in to yourself and...
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Lauren Walker
- Jul 3
- 2 min
Movement for life
By Lauren Walker The Common Sense Diet Part 1 It’s a word I cannot stand…. What is it? Diet. It has such negative connotations and people...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- Jul 3
- 3 min
In the blink of an eye
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I had the pleasure of taking my oldest granddaughter shopping for her birthday. It brought back memories of...
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Dan Cearns
- Jun 19
- 1 min
HKPR warns of a rise in local Pertussis cases
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) recently sent out a warning...
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Tammy Adams
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Why is an advanced care plan important?
By Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Advanced Care Planning is the process by which individuals outline their preferences for future medical...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- Jun 13
- 3 min
Senior moments or senior living gracefully?
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley With my birthday arriving in September, I will be 66 years young. Who wants to admit that? To me, it sounds...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- Jun 6
- 2 min
The foundation of a healthy lifestyle
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Habits of staying fit consist of eating right, watching your weight, exercising regularly, taking your...
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Lauren Walker
- Jun 6
- 2 min
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Stepping away from the crowd can be a challenging thing to do. I’ve learned having a healthy lifestyle means making...
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Lauren Walker
- May 22
- 2 min
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Society has generalizations and stereotypes when it comes to age. It upsets me when we look at age as a bad thing. It...
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Tammy Adams
- May 22
- 2 min
Why is My Loved One Barely Eating?
By: Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams As we age, various factors can contribute to changes in our eating habits, potentially resulting in...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- May 22
- 2 min
How did life get so frustrating
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I must admit, it's a struggle for me when dealing with technology, for a variety of reasons. I recently...
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The Standard
- May 14
- 2 min
Health benefits of gardening.
by Katie Hunter So, now you're gardening and wondering, what does this do for my mental health, what are the benefits? ' Practising...
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darryl knight
- May 1
- 2 min
Introduction to therapeutic horse riding in Lindsay
KELLY RUSSELL, T.H.R.I.L. KAWARTHA LAKES: T.H.R.I L's aim (therapeutic horse riding in Lindsay) is to improve the quality of life for...
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Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
- May 1
- 3 min
Decluttering is a journey
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...
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Lauren Walker
- May 1
- 2 min
Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker The joys of better weather means more outdoor work, a great way to change up your routine! Let’s look at some pretty...
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The Standard
- May 1
- 2 min
RMH to Receive Provincial Midwifery Integration Award
RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital has been selected by the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) Board of Directors...
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Courtney McClure
- Apr 17
- 2 min
A closer look at Nurse Practitioners
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...
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