Ron MacLean’s Wisdom and Knowledge It’s not all about the hockey It was Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson who said: “This fastest of all games [hockey] has become almost as much of a national symbol as the maple leaf.” There is no question hockey is engrained in our cultural identity and those who have been associated with our...
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In the Garden By Rebecca Last Botanical names are steeped in history In many traditional societies, knowing the true name of a thing or person is believed to confer power over that thing or person. So, it is with plants. Knowing the botanical name for a plant gives us the power to understand how best to treat that plant. A...
Many people are completely unaware of how amazing heating pads can be – many people are completely unaware that heating pads even exist! By the end of this article, however, you will know everything it is for you to know about heating pads so that you can take advantage of them. Heating pads are heated pads (duh?) that come in...
It is vital that, as you age, you consider the different options you have when it comes to personal care needs. Aging adults and seniors have needs that require extra attention as they age, and addressing those needs can be tricky to navigate and quite demanding. You might consider a retirement home for long term care. However...
If you want your nails to receive some professional loving care without all the chemicals, then the award-winning Dazzle Dry system developed by a bio-organic chemist is just the thing. Their products are specially formulated to be hypoallergenic, non-toxic, vegan (never tested on animals) and long lasting. In fact, their...
Staying safe when you must go out for appointments, to shop, or even travel, can be better managed with the right equipment. Of course, frequent handwashing and mask-wearing are a must, but you can further protect yourself with the new Virashield. It’s a portable pop-up protective bubble that creates a personal enclosure to...
These copper infused fabric super light insoles are designed to keep your feet from the age old embarrassing “don’t want to take my shoes off” predicament. Super flexible and ideal for everyday shoes including trainers. As with Copper bangles, copper fabrics are widely shown to help alleviate arthritis and inflammation. Keep...
Our exclusively designed washable four-layer anti-microbial copper-infused mask blocks fine particular matter keeping you safe and comfortable for long periods of time. Four layers of protection Filters more than 99% of particulate matter Comfortable, washable & eco-friendly Please note there are no refunds or...
Travel By Peter Johansen Nostalgia reigns in Branson, Missouri Branson is built on nostalgia. Seniors by the busload — and Winnebagos full of families — descend daily on this Ozark Mountains town, because of that reverence for the past. In many ways, this Missouri destination never left the‘60s.Jimmy Osmond (of Osmond Brothers...
A bewildering question of weighing risks and benefits Intentional Grandparenting Mary Jane Sterne and Peggy Edwards When I worked in public health, we were constantly dealing with the concept of risk reduction to protect health, and the idea of balancing risk and benefits, especially in the face of an infectious disease. Enter...
