Celebrating connection
Feb 03, 2025
By the time this article goes to print, we will have held our first Speed Dating event at the Unison Veiner Centre. Some of you might think this is a strange event for a seniors’ centre, but think aga
Why do some people resist flu treatment?
Jan 21, 2025
Researchers at the University of Alberta looked at conversations between pharmacists and patients before and after an educational intervention to find out why some people refuse recommended pneumococc
Strong as a 90 year-old
Jan 08, 2025
It is January. This month always gets us thinking about a fresh start. The new year is the perfect time to think about ways to stay healthy, and it’s a popular time to start a new physical or mental f
Winter is for the birds
Jan 06, 2025
December heralds the start of winter, hosting the shortest day of the year, and the rise, away from the horizon, of the midday sun. It also is the beginning of the three-month period that typically ha
4 Cancer Prevention Tips
Jan 03, 2025
According to Statistics Canada, there are nearly 250,000 new cancer cases diagnosed every year, and almost 90,000 Canadians die annually from the disease. While many cancers are hereditary, there are
January is Alzheimer's awareness month
Jan 02, 2025
Audrey was a socially engaged photographer, a mother of three, one of whom has an intellectual disability, and had friends all across the city. Her husband, Martin, gathered Audrey's children, family,