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Viva Vitality: Falls Prevention Month
By Chloe Trautman on October 21st, 2022
November is Falls Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about falls in seniors and empowering older Albertans to stay independent and prevent falls. The number of falls among Canadian seniors are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations. Older adults make up 11 per cent of the Canadian population but account for 35 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Thinking outside the building box
By Tobie Laliberté on October 21st, 2022
Thinking outside the box is a given in the marketing field. We’re often trying to find new, creative ways to reach an audience with what we are offering. Marketing starts with the product or service itself, and in arts and heritage, we are constantly pushing the limits to create discussion, stimulate the senses or ignite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Grant boosts local Indigenous family programming
By JoLynn Parenteau on October 19th, 2022
A knock at Miywasin Friendship Centre’s kitchen on Friday literally opened the door to opportunity. Canada Post team members Theresa Price, Murray Price and Melanie Beresnak surprised Miywasin staff with an oversized cheque presentation for a grant of $12,000 from the Canada Post Community Foundation, benefitting programming for Medicine Hat’s urban Indigenous families. The Canada ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: We need more conversations about the ‘Common Good’
By Dave Pollard on October 15th, 2022
Our world is fraught, from economic pressures, to the conflicts we see over the world, to the deep divisions we see in our politics everyone seems to have an axe to grind, a grievance, or someone to hate. The pandemic we are still in has not added to social cohesion, and in fact some have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: Inflation, interest rates and your investments
By Matt Solberg on October 15th, 2022
Many people might realize that a lot of things are now noticeably more expensive than they were before. This is inflation and the cause of this is the imbalance of supply and demand – high demand but low supply. Through 2020 and 2021 many people actually spent less and saved more and demand for goods ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Inflation
By Linda Hancock on October 15th, 2022
Most of us have been shocked by the rising prices that seem to increase even by the day. Slight concern has moved to worry and, in some cases, panic! Even though there are some things that cannot be changed in life, we do have the ability to make some small changes in our lifestyle that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: National Chemistry Week
By Patty Rooks on October 15th, 2022
This past week we celebrated National Chemistry Week. I may be a bit biased (and do not tell others) but I think that Chemistry is one of the more exciting sciences! Perhaps it is because the effects are so instantaneous – science literally unfolds before your eyes and often in amazing ways. Of course, that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Have a little laugh when angry
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 14th, 2022
The iconic Marvin The Martian from Looney Tunes, frustrated by Bugs Bunny in his efforts to blow up Earth, would quickly walk away declaring, “You make me very, very angry.” He offered kids an entertaining lesson in how to handle heated confrontations. A refresher course for adults would be a good prescription. How people manage ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: A life of purpose
By JoLynn Parenteau on October 12th, 2022
“Learn the teachings of the Elders and your parents. Respect and be sure of yourself. Be a good person and find the strength and courage to help others less fortunate than you.” – Alvena Strasbourg (b.1921 Owl River, AB – d.2016), Metis Elder, author and Indigenous women’s advocate Michele David-Roll fondly remembers her Metis relatives. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Can we do anything about restless leg syndrome?
By Noorali Bharwani on October 11th, 2022
“Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition that is frequently unrecognized, misdiagnosed and poorly managed.” Restless leg syndrome: is it a real problem? – Paul E Cotter and Shaun T O’Keeffe Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2006 Dec; 2(4): 465-475. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic disorder and is the most common movement disorder, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The shoulds
By Linda Hancock on October 8th, 2022
Over the years things have changed a great deal. I remember Christmases where our stockings had hard candy, an orange and some peanuts in shells. Sometimes our one or two gifts were second-hand but they were gifts and we gave thanks. Recently, I have been hearing many older people talk about how difficult it is ... Read More »
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