Healthy Aging

UHN Foundation

UHN Foundation is in Toronto, Ontario. This #NationalHealthandFitnessDay, get active with University Health Network’s Health e-University at Toronto Rehab! Getting active is important in managing and preventing #HeartDisease. Discover ways to sit less and move more ➜ https://bit.ly/3znoawy Toronto Rehabilitation Institute

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Government of Canada Website: Programs and Services for Seniors

To ensure our later years are healthy, safe and secure the Canadian Government has an excellent website describing the many programs and services that are available to seniors. You will find a wealth of information under the following main topics: Canada Pension Plan Guaranteed Income Supplement Old Age Security Caregiving Benefits Your Health Safe at

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McMaster University: Heart Health: Separating Fact from Fiction

The following is quoted from the McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal website. February is heart month in Canada, a time to raise awareness around the importance of cardiovascular health and the things that can impact it. Heart disease affects over 2.5 million Canadians each year and is the second-leading cause of death in Canada. Luckily,

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McMaster Optimal Aging: Five Self-Care Strategies to Support Your Mental Wellbeing

The following is quoted from the McMaster University Optimal Aging Portal Mental illness can affect individuals of any age, including older adults. Common mental illnesses include depression and anxiety. Depression and anxiety may stem from a stressful working environment or from loneliness or social isolation. These mental health issues affect physical health, emotional and social well-being, and overall

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