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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.

Here’s how you can choose the…
We get it – the hassle of finding a moisturiser that really suits your skin can be quite daunting for someone just starting out on your skin care journey. We want to simplify the process for you and help you determine your right moisturiser fit. Keep reading to find out which of our two moisturisers

How to Spot Risky Medications in…
Today we’re covering a touchstone resource for geriatricians: the “Beers List” of medications that older adults should avoid or use with caution. (Technically, it’s called “The AGS Beers Criteria® for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults.” I personally think of it as the list of “risky medications” for older adults.) If you want to

VALENTINE’S DAY…IS LOVE ALL AROUND?
Everyday is Valentine’s Day for Mr and Mrs Jagjeet Singh, married for 61 years. — MRS J It’s Valentine’s Day today. Brisk business for florists, restaurants and hotels as young couples out-do themselves to express their love for each other. From over-priced roses and chocolates to romantic candlelight dinners and the umpteenth honeymoon trip. Love

Food Fur All. You Can Help.
September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 News For many seniors, fur babies are like a best friend. They smile with their tails and love you just the way you are. But for some people, it’s not always easy to get to the pet store, and vet bills can add up. That’s why the Council on Aging

Summer’s Here! Time to Glow the…
There’s just something about summer, isn’t there? Longer days, warmer nights, that post-beach hair, the possibility in the air. But while you’re soaking up the sunshine and living your best life, your skin is out here fighting the good fight—against heat, humidity, sweat, sunscreen, and all the outdoor adventures. So here’s the deal: if your

Retinol Side Effects Nobody Talks About:…
About 15 years ago, during one of my biology classes, we had a discussion that stood out. The topic was aging and how it’s the result of accumulated damage over time. Eventually, the conversation shifted to telomeres—the protective caps at the ends of our DNA strands—and how every time our cells divide, those telomeres get