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HKPR launches a new online portal
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) is launching a new way for...

Dan Cearns
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Making inner peace a priority
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley Life feels so chaotic, since my knee replacement at the end of June. I have things to do, people to visit, and...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Frances Elizabeth Hore - A Centenarian
By Robin Van Der Vleuten At the age of 102, Frances Hore exemplifies beautiful women who enjoy going out in a courtyard and telling...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Hot Weather Tips for Seniors: Staying Safe and Cool During the Summer
by Tammy Adams and Susan Fisher , Silverlight Senior Services Even though the summer of 2024 is almost over, we are still expected to see...
Tammy Adams
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Kawartha ATV Association advancing care close to home
Kim Coulter, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) find adventure on the trails. They find care at Ross...

The Standard
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Don't forget that it's never too late to become a tourist in your own backyard
by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley I will admit I have been jealous of Church friends who can afford to travel upon their retirement. Some go on...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Movement for Life: Keep it Moving over 90
by Lauren Walker I’d love to dedicate this article to our amazing clients who keep it moving over 90. Imagine being 95 and working out...

Lauren Walker
Aug 7, 20242 min read


Tips for changing careers later in life
(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...

The Standard
Jul 9, 20242 min read


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?...

The Standard
Jul 9, 20242 min read


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...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 9, 20242 min read


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...

Lauren Walker
Jul 9, 20242 min read


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...

Lauren Walker
Jul 3, 20242 min read


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...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jul 3, 20243 min read


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...

Dan Cearns
Jun 19, 20241 min read


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...
Tammy Adams
Jun 13, 20242 min read


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...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 13, 20243 min read


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...
Tina Y. Gerber McCurley
Jun 6, 20242 min read


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...

Lauren Walker
Jun 6, 20242 min read


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...

Lauren Walker
May 22, 20242 min read


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...
Tammy Adams
May 22, 20242 min read
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