Weekly Mind Bender
What force and strength can not get through,
I with a gentle touch can do,
and many in the streets would stand,
were I not as a friend in hand.
What am I?
A key.
Inspired
Take a look at these young gymnasts showcasing their amazing abilities.
Want to Reduce Cognitive Decline? Get Physical!
At any age physical activity is an important part of your overall health. As you age it’s important to keep active for both physical and mental health, but in most cases activities should become increasingly moderate. The following from CTV News showcases some of the best forms of exercise to boost your brain power and reduce cognitive decline.
CTV News: Boost your brain by working out: Best exercises to slow cognitive decline
Inspired
“And if the darkness is to keep us apart, And if the daylight feels like it’s a long way off. And if your glass heart should crack, Before the second you turn back, be strong.”
U2, Walk on
Inspired
Healthy Eating Simplified
Eating a healthy diet doesn’t have to be expensive and time consuming. Take a look at these money and time-saving tips for a healthier diet care of The Huffington Post.
The Huffington Post: Here’s How To Eat Healthy While Saving Time And Money
Inspired
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
Muhammad Ali
Falls Are a Leading Cause of Injury- Let’s Talk Prevention
Did you know that in Canada falls are the leading cause of injury amoung older Canadians? And that 20-30% of seniors experience one or more falls each year? Falls are also the number one cause of both brain and spinal cord injury in seniors.
November is Fall Prevention Month and we want to share with you some of the ways an Occupational Therapist can work with seniors to help prevent this danger.
In the following episode of our OT-V video series we discuss some ways to reduce the risk of falls and help keep you and your loved ones safe.
Learn more about safety for seniors on our Healthy Seniors page.
Laughter Therapy
