It’s never too late to make music
“Anybody can learn how to play their own music, any way they can,” says music teacher Michael Cobus. By Shawna Culleton Music teacher Michael Cobus CONTINUE READING
Month: March 2019
How your mouth changes as you age
Regular dental checkups and hygiene can help prevent or catch age-related problems of the mouth, including cavities, gum disease, stomatitis and oral cancer. By Ryan CONTINUE READING
How your hearing changes as you age
Do you have trouble understanding what people are saying in a noisy place? Do you think everyone is mumbling? Hearing loss may the culprit—and it CONTINUE READING
How your vision changes as you age
You can’t prevent many of the changes to your eyes that come with age, but you can protect your vision and reduce your risk of CONTINUE READING
Everything you wanted to know about your pelvic floor but were afraid to ask
Pelvic floor muscles that are weak, tight or loose may be the culprit behind frequent urination. Lifestyle changes and a visit to a physiotherapist may CONTINUE READING
The life aquatic: getting fit with aquacize
When it comes to fitness, there is no-one-size fits all formula that works for every body—but aquacize comes close. By Shawna Culleton Struggling with pain CONTINUE READING
Reserved for Dorothy: Why I Support Deer Lodge Centre
Above: Former Deer Lodge Centre resident Dorothy Kirkwood helped foundation board member Belinda Bigold discover the power of Making Lives Better. By Belinda Bigold I CONTINUE READING
Diets for a better you and a better world
Whether you follow the Planetary Health Diet, the Mediterranean Diet or the updated Canada Food Guide, piling your plate with healthy, delicious food is only CONTINUE READING
New approach to geriatric rehab shortens length of stay
Installing gyms on Deer Lodge Centre’s geriatric rehabilitation units has improved quality of care for patients and families, and boosted collaboration between healthcare teams. By CONTINUE READING
Brain-stimulation therapy offers new hope for fighting depression
Dr. Mandana Modirrousta with the rTMS machine at St. Boniface Hospital. Photo by St. Boniface Hospital Foundation. By Greg Holmes A promising treatment in the CONTINUE READING
The problem with elderspeak
It sounds like baby-talk: each word over-exaggerated and a little too loud, each sentence drawn out in a long, high-pitched sing-song. But when you speak CONTINUE READING
Paths to recovery
Programs offer multiple treatment options for military personnel and veterans suffering from operational stress injuries By Shawna Culleton For soldiers and veterans, bravery is in CONTINUE READING