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Why Reading is Good for the Soul at Any Age


It can be hard to dive head deep into a book, especially if you’re not someone who has ever had any interest in books for most of your life. The key to finding a good book that pulls you right in, is research. Sometimes its as simp...

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November

2023

Winter Safety Tips for Seniors


Living in Canada means the snow is going to fly eventually. Even kids and adults find walking on the cold snowy ground more challenging than it is in the warmer months. Theres so many unknowns underneath that fresh carpet of snow. Ma...

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November

2023

Tips on Self-Care for Seniors


When you're on an airplane, the flight attendant tells you that if the oxygen masks drop, you should put yours on before attempting to help others. They're not telling you this because they want you to be selfish. They inform you...

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October

2023

How Technology can Enhance Quality of Life for Seniors


Technology has come a long way over the past few decades. It's one of those things that most seniors find very difficult to navigate, but once they learn, it can be a great asset to their lives. The most common technology seniors u...

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October

2023

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

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

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

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