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Getting older is an inevitable part of life
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I believe life is always about finding balance. A new start isn't necessarily a new place but creating a new...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 21, 20242 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker As a personal trainer for over twenty years, a majority of my clientele are over sixty. I have developed a great...

Lauren Walker
Mar 21, 20242 min read


March 2023 Movement For Life
by LAUREN WALKER The Buzz on buzzwords On the lighter side of exercise, here are some phrases or buzzwords people use which drive me...

Lauren Walker
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Dunsford Club presents proceeds from year-long fundraising lottery
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Dunsford & District Lions Club know that when they work...

The Standard
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Actions speak louder than words
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley As Christians we are called to be content: to discover gratefulness, patience, gratitude, and love. There is...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Mar 6, 20243 min read


All you need to know about Nice Nurse Home Care
COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard BLACKSTOCK: Are you in need of home-care services? Nice Nurse Home Care could help. Jennifer Spears, who...
Courtney McClure
Feb 27, 20242 min read


Movement for life: Hips, knees & shoulders oh my!
By Lauren Walker Is hip, knee and shoulder pain inevitable as you age? It’s not inevitable but it is very common in our clients over...

Lauren Walker
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Clutter: The stuff behind the stuff
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Do you remember being at Grandma's house and she knew exactly where everything was? Everything had some...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Feb 13, 20243 min read


HTM Insurance gifts Kawartha Lakes patients with support for Ross Memorial Hospital
KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: When HTM Insurance (formerly known as Hamilton Township Farmers Mutual Fire...

The Standard
Jan 30, 20241 min read


The function of body fat
by Lauren Walker I hear stories of women being "fat shamed." It begs the question, do you know what fat is and it's function in the...

Lauren Walker
Jan 30, 20242 min read


The true language of love
By Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley It's up to you to decide, whatever Valentines Day will mean to you. I feel it's a great opportunity to...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 30, 20243 min read


HKPR board to make a decision on the potential merger by the end of February
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is expected to make a decision...

Dan Cearns
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Urban Pantry is named one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard UXBRIDGE: For more than a decade, Urban Pantry has been providing the community with contemporary cuisine,...
darryl knight
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Movement for Life - Seniors edition
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard I am so not into dieting! I don’t understand why people go to such extreme lengths. I’ve seen and...

Lauren Walker
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Navigating Social Services: A Guide for Seniors
SUSAN FISHER & TAMMY ADAMS Special to The Standard As our population continues to age, consequently the importance of understanding and...
Tammy Adams
Jan 16, 20242 min read


HKPR focusing on required student immunizations
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is continuing to try to get...

Dan Cearns
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Acid reflux is no fun
by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Gastroesophageal reflux, also called GERD. This is a common condition, where stomach acid flows back into...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jan 2, 20243 min read


Welcome to 2024!
by Lauren Walker I hope your Christmas Holidays were wonderful. Upon welcoming the New Year, I had to decide what my first article of...

Lauren Walker
Jan 2, 20242 min read


Tips for Dining Out with your Loved One Living with Dementia
By Susan Fisher & Tammy Adams Many of us enjoy dining out at restaurants, many times to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy treasured...
Tammy Adams
Dec 13, 20233 min read


Movement for Life
by Lauren Walker Most of you who read my articles know my attitude about aging. Age does not dictate success; it is your desire to do it,...

Lauren Walker
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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