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How to Prevent Missing Person Incidents for Seniors Living With Dementia
By Hector Perez and Lili Liu Senior

How to Prevent Missing Person Incidents for Seniors Living With Dementia

People living with dementia are at risk of getting lost, and go missing every day in Canada. For example, in July, a person living with dementia went missing and was found by the police under a highway bridge more than 24 hours after he was last seen. But for some people, the outcome might be […]

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5 Changes to Medicare Seniors Need to Know About Before 2023
By Chris Brown Senior

5 Changes to Medicare Seniors Need to Know About Before 2023

Medicare is a federal health care program that helps seniors and qualifying younger people cover a variety of medical expenses. Each year, Medicare sees changes that seniors need to be aware of. Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 to December 7. Few of us look forward to reviewing our insurance coverage. It’s dry, […]

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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers
By Eva Fisher, Fugen Neziroglu, and Jamie Feusner Your Health

Body Dysmorphic Disorder Is More Common Than Eating Disorders Like Anorexia and Bulimia, Yet Few People Are Aware of Its Dangers

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]

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Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form
By Simone Holligan Women

Women’s Weight and Well-Being: Why We Need to Accept the Pregnant Body as a Valued Female Form

Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]

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