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Finding Grace by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley

Ron Davidson

Sep 9, 2022
2 min

Finding Grace by Tina Y. Gerber-McCurley

How does one find grace in the face of adversity? I feel it’s an ongoing learning process we can improve at, regardless of age! Perhaps, I should start at the beginning. On Mother’s Day, I hurt my back, which was debilitating. I couldn’t sit, stand, or lay down for more than 20-minute intervals. Every day, my pain increased, as well as my crying and vocal complaints to my husband. My pain seemed unbearable and debilitating. I found no relief after visiting the ER and my docto

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To the Editor,

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
1 min

To the Editor,

I feel it is necessary for the Government to think very seriously about a new Nursing Home for Port Perry and the surrounding area. I realize there have been discussions in the past on this subject. My Grandmother was a resident of Port Perry Place, but that was fifty years ago. Port Perry has seen a tremendous amount of growth since then. I believe it is time to think of the Seniors and what will happen to them. This needs to happen immediately. We do not want to see them mo

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The Core of the Matter – Part 2

Ron Davidson

Aug 25, 2022
2 min

The Core of the Matter – Part 2

This week we’ll look at the factors which effect your core strength. Your mental, physical and emotional well-being also come in to play. Nutrition Ninety percent of your success in the gym comes from what you eat. Processed foods such as sugar, wheat, gluten and dairy are big offenders. This can cause an imbalance in your gut and therefore effect digestion, nutritional uptake and abdominal wall function. In general a food intolerance can cause constipation or the opposite. A

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How to determine if it’s time to downsize

Ron Davidson

Aug 19, 2022
2 min

How to determine if it’s time to downsize

Individuals work hard to save enough money to purchase their homes. And the hard work doesn’t end there. Once homeowners settle into a new home, they may set their sights on renovations that suit their individual needs. And even when buyers find a home that needs no such work, maintenance requires homeowners’ utmost attention. All that hard work is perhaps one reason why seniors may be a little reluctant to downsize as they advance through their golden years. In addition to t

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The pros and cons of early retirement

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
2 min

The pros and cons of early retirement

Retirement is a milestone, often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no intention of ever retiring, the vast majority of adults look forward to the day when they can call it a career. The prospect of early retirement is enticing to millions of people. Though retiring early may seem like a no-brainer for individuals in a position to do so, careful consideration of the pros and cons of early retirement can ensure people m

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The Town Trolley delivers seniors to the Uxbridge Scottish Festival Concert

Ron Davidson

Jul 14, 2022
2 min

The Town Trolley delivers seniors to the Uxbridge Scottish Festival Concert

PAULINE KIELY, Special to The Standard UXBRIDGE: At long last, it’s time to gather the clan, clap our hands, and kick up our heels in celebration of our Celtic heritage, at The Uxbridge Scottish Festival Concert. With things beginning to return to normal, event sponsors: Stewart Morrison Insurance, Wee Tartan Shop, and The Uxbridge Scottish Festival have pulled together, what promises to be, an outstanding line-up of entertainment on Sunday, July 24th, between 2 to 4 p.m., at

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Uxbridge is “bridging the gap” for local seniors

Ron Davidson

Jun 23, 2022
2 min

Uxbridge is “bridging the gap” for local seniors

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Tips you can add into your daily routine to help increase your energy level by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

Jun 17, 2022
2 min

Tips you can add into your daily routine to help increase your energy level by Tina Y. Gerber

It’s important to listen to your body. If your sleep is off, you won’t feel energized but will feel tired and sluggish. When your energy is low, your immune system can be impacted. Avoid a heavy meal and exercise before bed, if this is the case. My first go-to is a nice cup of tea in the morning with a double dose of sugar. I only have one a day. I know, I know it’s wrong. So, I started enjoying some green tea. I am trying to be more conscious of how I manage my physical fati

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Staying as independent as possible with a healthy attitude. Home is where you lay your head by Tina

Ron Davidson

Jun 3, 2022
2 min

Staying as independent as possible with a healthy attitude. Home is where you lay your head by Tina

We all want to live our best lives, while also living and remaining at home. It is important to find the right formula for successful senior living, whether you remain at home or in a senior’s apartment. My husband and I had planned for retirement living by preparing and renovating our home over the last seven years. It is unfortunate our health concerns conflicted with this work at times, then covid arrived, and we have not completed all the necessary maintenance. With the h

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Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Is Most Grateful for Local Community Support

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Is Most Grateful for Local Community Support

MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is most grateful for the local community support in response to the ‘Coming Together for All’ fundraising program currently underway. While celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the FFSC club hopes to raise funds to support the Club, with three 50/50 Draws now complete, a 50th Anniversary Grand Raffle draws on June 22nd and a Community Sponsor Appeal which will continue. The Grand R

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Summer fun for active seniors

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Summer fun for active seniors

Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active. After months of chilly temperatures, seniors in various parts of the country may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun. Adults age 65 and older should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. There are plenty of ways for active seniors to meet this exercise goal and have some fun. The fol

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Humour can help with your loved one’s quality of life by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Humour can help with your loved one’s quality of life by Tina Y. Gerber

My Mother had a good sense of humour, always laughing and joking around, after being diagnosed with Dementia and Parkinson’s. Individuals with dementia may have lost a part of their memory, but they still appreciate humour and laughter. I can hear both my granny and mother laughing to this very day. Even when Mother had difficulty communicating, she liked watching people, and she would laugh at the little things. I was most surprised with the rapport she had with her caregive

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Ontario Giving Long-term Care Residents More Nutritional Choices and Variety

Ron Davidson

Apr 22, 2022
2 min

Ontario Giving Long-term Care Residents More Nutritional Choices and Variety

DURHAM/KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ontario government is investing over $40 million in additional nutritional support funding for long-term care homes so residents can receive more individualized food choices, more fresh produce and local foods in season, and additional menu flexibility. “Our government has a plan to fix long-term care and to ensure Ontario’s seniors get the quality of care they need and deserve,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Long-Term Care. “This major funding in

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Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit

Ron Davidson

Apr 22, 2022
2 min

Why it pays for seniors to maintain good credit

The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage interest rates when buying a home. Do individuals stand to benefit significantly from maintaining good credit into their golden years? Senior citizens tend to have the best credit scores of any consumer demographic. That could be a byproduct of years of financial discipline. Buying a home is often considered a big financial step forward for yo

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Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes

Ron Davidson

Apr 8, 2022
2 min

Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes

VANESSA DE MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care CANNINGTON: The Ontario government is adding 73 new and 247 upgraded long-term care beds to modernize and expand two long-term care homes in Cannington and the City of Kawartha Lakes. This is part of the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 net new beds by 2028 and 28,000 upgraded long-term care beds across the province. “Our government has a plan to fix long-term care, and a key part of th

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Vision and Diabetes<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

Apr 8, 2022
2 min

Vision and Diabetes<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Diabetes is a disease which prevents the body from making insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. As a result, the metabolism of fats, proteins and sugars is not balanced, causing problems. While my blood sugars have levelled out, I try to keep my blood sugars under 7.0. I am now dealing with lipids around my eye(s). My optometrist is unsure whether it’s allergy-related or not, and she has prescribed Cromolyn Sodium used to treat this irritation. She has been monitoring

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Why it pays for Seniors to maintain good credit

Ron Davidson

Mar 17, 2022
2 min

Why it pays for Seniors to maintain good credit

The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage interest rates when buying a home. Those rewards can benefit anyone, and they’re especially enticing to young people. But what about seniors? Do individuals stand to benefit significantly from maintaining good credit into their golden years? According to credit reporting agencies, senior citizens tend to have the best credit scores of any cons

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Growing older. A love letter to my children<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

Mar 17, 2022
3 min

Growing older. A love letter to my children<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Life is a mixture of different emotions, sometimes happy, others sad. These experiences shape and make us who we are. We can feel so many kinds of emotions daily, but everything we feel develops from our core emotions. I have experienced many things over the years, a brain tumour, endometriosis, miscarriages, death of family members, and living through a divorce while you were both so small. Now, I face the latter years, the golden years of life. Often, I will forget things a

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Home Sweet Home. Life is a kaleidoscope of colours, unexpected and beautiful by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

Mar 3, 2022
2 min

Home Sweet Home. Life is a kaleidoscope of colours, unexpected and beautiful by Tina Y. Gerber

This lockdown period has given us more time than we’ve ever had. We had a self-lockdown period, due to a family member having been exposed to covid-19. Barring the actual covid experience, it was fun at first, completing projects, keeping busy, then laziness reared its ugly head. Has anyone ever felt your home may be an ugly duckling? They say our homes are an extension of who we are. This affects everything from our mood to our productivity and even influences our outlook on

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Financial education workshop for seniors

Ron Davidson

Feb 17, 2022
1 min

Financial education workshop for seniors

DURHAM: Seniors in Durham Region can learn about personal finance at an upcoming virtual event. This free, virtual workshop will focus on setting financial goals, budgeting, and credit reports and scores. This is a virtual event will take place on Tuesday, February 22nd from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Register online at durham.ca/LearningSeries. This session will be hosted by Robbie Shifman from Consolidated Credit Canada. This event is part of the Virtual Seniors’ Learning Series, prese

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