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Thanksgiving at MLP


When you look around the county this time of year, you can see many signs of fall. The beautiful leaves are starting to fall off the trees and the fields are turning yellow. You can see pumpkins and corn stalks on front porches and l...

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October

2023

Senior Friendly Fall Activities


Have you ever looked around at all the gorgeous scenes there are in the fall? Especially around our beautiful Prince Edward County. The colourful leaves are exquisite and the reflections they show along the water in the many lakes we...

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October

2023

What Pet Therapy Can do for Seniors


There are a variety of different animals that can be a good companion for any person young or old, but cats and dogs are the most common pets used for pet therapy. It seems to be more and more common amongst seniors, as age tends...

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September

2023

Swimming in your Golden Years


Many seniors think that swimming is just not in the cards for them when they start to age but guess again! The indoor hydrotherapy saltwater pool at MLP is the perfect place to relax or get your body moving while having the minimal...

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August

2023

Fun Crafts to do With Seniors


We have many residents that love to take advantage of the extra time they have available during retirement. If you’re ever looking for something to do with your senior loved ones, try one of these fun hobby ideas to do with the...

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August

2023

Keeping exercise fun with seniors


One thing we do at MLP that keeps them coming back is our FUN 5-minute cool down at the end of each 30-minute exercise session. Our residents work hard at keeping themselves in good health by attending daily and doing the 25-minu...

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August

2023

Avoiding Financial Loss from Scammers


In the last couple years, scammers have found a way to weasel their way into our elderly communities throughout Ontario. In Toronto alone, 80 seniors have been scammed out of 1.1 million dollars since 2021. Many of these calls cons...

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July

2023

Laughter is the Best Medicine


We don’t always think of laughing to be a treatment for any type of medical condition, but did you know there are many benefits of laughter in older age. Some of the benefits are listed here: Laugher releases endorphins. Endorph...

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July

2023

Birding with Seniors


One of my favourite activities to do with seniors is bird watching, or also known as “birding.” It is something you can do if you’re healthy and able but is also great for those who may have some health concerns and are not a...

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July

2023

Revive Your Hair as an Older Adult


A single strand of hair has a life span of about two to seven years depending on your age, diet, genetics, and overall health. These things determine how fast your hair grows and how healthy it is. During the aging process, our hair th...

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June

2023

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