The elderly often forsake their lifelong activities in exchange for the safety, security, and care of institutional living. Videogame technology is proving to be a valuable tool for helping people of all ages improve lifestyle and health habits and manage disease.
...Science is now seeing the value in exercises like tai chi, for the elderly in particular. Study after study finds it may improve health conditions ranging from fibromyalgia to Parkinson's disease to Alzheimer's.
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On April 2 & 3, make your first stop Booth # 825 at the OLTCA/ORCA Togeher We Care Show.
...Medical Pharmacies and InTouchLink announce formation of an exclusive Ontario partnership.
...InTouchLink, the leading provider of easy-to-use technology for seniors housing communities has won a new product & technology award in recognition of its cutting edge system now available to retirement homes, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
...At 94 years old, Isabella Dryden is adapting to the times. She began her teaching career decades ago in a one-room schoolhouse, and now teaches seniors about computers and living online.
Dryden is an instructor at Creative Retirement Manitoba, a community centre for senior citizens,...
Canadian home care service provider We Care Home Health Services recently conducted a study to ascertain how prepared Canadians are financially and emotionally in caring for their elderly loved ones in the face of the increasingly aging population. With numbers estimated to grow twofold...
After 62 years of marriage, Fran and Marlo Cowan prove they can still make wonderful music together:
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Ever wanted to ride a float in a parade, float high in the sky in a hot air balloon, or spend a portion of your summer holiday in an 18 wheeler? For seniors who find themselves harbouring secret (and not so secret) dreams, charitable organizations...
One of the most exciting and innovative products showcased at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was something that holds tremendous practical potential: the Transparent Smart Window, a transparent LCD touchscreen which can also act as a window.
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