By Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Advanced Care Planning is the process by which individuals outline their preferences for future medical...

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...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Habits of staying fit consist of eating right, watching your weight, exercising regularly, taking your...

by Lauren Walker Stepping away from the crowd can be a challenging thing to do. I’ve learned having a healthy lifestyle means making...

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...

By: Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams As we age, various factors can contribute to changes in our eating habits, potentially resulting in...

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...

by Katie Hunter So, now you're gardening and wondering, what does this do for my mental health, what are the benefits? ' Practising...

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...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...

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...

RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital has been selected by the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) Board of Directors...

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...

by Lauren Walker Body acceptance is not just a young person’s issue. Who you were is not who you are anymore. The joys of aging mean...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley We need to remember, everything is temporary in this life! The battle is our attitude and how we react. You...

DURHAM: Adults who require support, including adults living with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, can participate in the Adult...

By Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Living with dementia can present many challenges, not only for the person living with the disease but...

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Congratulations to Bill B. of Toronto, winner of the Split the Pot Lottery...

LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Over the course of twenty one years, I’ve had a lot of experience working with people. I’ve learned...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Our bodies have a way of communicating with us when something is wrong. There are several warnings experts...