Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends Soon!
Don’t forget to set your clocks! Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Canada will end on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, at 2:00 AM. On this day, clocks will “fall back” one…
Did you know 20% of older adults have symptoms of depression?
From McMaster’s Optimal Aging Website July 9, 2024. Major depressive disorder, often referred to simply as ‘depression’, is a serious medical illness. It’s more than feeling sad or ‘blue’ for…
Dentists Participating in Canada Dental Plan
Use the Canadian Dental Plan Provider Search to find a participating oral health provider near you. The database is being updated regularly as more dentists, dental hygienists, denturists and other…
Old Age Security Benefits Calculator
The Old Age Security Benefits Estimator can help you: • learn about OAS benefits • find out if you’re eligible • get an estimate of your monthly payment • understand…
Senior Smiles: Promoting Oral Health in Older Adults
written and submitted by Jennifer De Sa Dental health has been recognized as one of the most important aspects of our health, yet it has remained outside of Canadian health…
The health benefits of walking: A step towards healthy aging
Spring has sprung, and the warmer weather and sunnier days make getting outside easier and more enjoyable. If you’re looking for ways to stay active, adding a daily walk to…
SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance
Great news as the Government improves SAFER: PLEASE READ Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for…
Brain Health Awareness
Mar 20, 2024 – McMaster University Brain Awareness Week is part of a global campaign that aims to increase education about and support for brain science. The brain is the…
March is Nutrition Month: Nourishing your well-being with food
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal March is Nutrition Month: Nourishing your well-being with food March is Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of making informed food…
International Women’s Day 2024
Written by Penny Swift Before you start saying Happy International Women’s Day to your friends, colleagues, and clients, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the theme for International…