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Exercise for everyone: the age-friendly gym…
How did the gym develop into what it is today? “When I joined in 2019, the Laburnum Centre already had a gym and classes, but they were getting to a level where they were so well-attended that there had to be some sort of improvement. “Then we were left a legacy donation to be able

What Is the Hourly Cost for…
How Much Does Private Pay Home Care Cost 2025? What Costs Are Included in the Agency Hourly Bill Rate? Seniors and their families often comment that the hourly cost of home care is more than they expected. Depending on what region in the country you reside, the hourly cost for private pay home care services

How To Prepare For A Spray…
There’s nothing like a good spray tan to make you feel like you just returned from vacation, even if you haven’t left your neighbourhood. But here’s the thing: The difference between a streaky, orange-toned disaster and a flawless, sun-kissed glow? It’s all in the skin prep. Whether it’s your first spray tan or you’re a

How to pick the right sunscreen…
Imagine an absolutely stunning living room filled with priceless furniture, one of a kind art, and vintage finds. Blocking out the harsh direct light that would otherwise fade and discolor those priceless pieces are very ordinary, very dark drapes. Are you following me here? The living room is your skin, the one-of-one furniture and treasures

How Semaglutide Helps People Reclaim Their…
There’s absolutely no question that weight loss is hard. Around the world,1.9 billion adults struggle with this problem, so if you feel like you’ve tried everything or managed to lose some weight only to have it sneak annoyingly back onto your hips, you are not alone. Here at Apex Skin, we are thrilled to now

Future of AI in home care:…
Future staffing demand will force industry to rethink care strategies. According to BLS, the industry will need 4.5 million care workers by 2029 to meet the demands of older adults. According to an Argentum staffing report, in 2025 alone another 347,000 caregivers are needed for memory care. The home care and senior living industries draw

New Resources for Working Caregivers and…
Did you know that more than 3.5 million workers in Canada are also family caregivers? And over half of those are women who provide more than 20 hours per week in unpaid care at home. That’s like having a whole second job! This year, I had the pleasure of co-developing a McMaster Continuing Education free

Friends Of The Mills (web page…
October 04, 2024 Welcome to my web page for anyone who wants to read and share comments about my book Tales Out Of The Mills Description / Purchase 10/09/24 MESSAGE of the day -Today we are bracing for hurricane Milton. It’s John Lennon’s birthday so to all my family, close pals and Friends of the Mills wishing you happiness

How to Make Butterfly Pea Toner
Sharing is caring! You may have heard of butterfly pea tea. It’s got a slew of health benefits worthy of another post but honestly what caught my eye was the color one single bud can turn a liquid. The purply blue is magical and come to find out, butterfly pea is beneficial when used topically.