LIFESTYLES

It’s often called the heart of the home. The kitchen is where meals are prepared with loving hands. But for those elderly adults who decide to age in place, there are some simple modifications to make to avoid accidents such as falls, strains, or other mishaps while cooking that gourmet meal.

Growing older is a blessing we should never take for granted. But sometimes aging comes with some ailments that have to be dealt with and this involves taking medications to suppress any symptoms of these medical conditions.

We are a culture shaped by the sea. As a peninsula, no community in Nova Scotia is more than 60 kilometres from saltwater. Many have risked their lives as mariners to secure employment and incomes in a number of fishing industries here, to provide for their families. Some may go out to sea for days or months, isolating them from their loved ones at home.

SOUTH SHORE - The 2025 fishing season started out with very good indications of a positive year ahead. The usual amount of rain was falling until the end of June. I, and those I fish with, were catching plenty of chain pickerel and bass...in the usual spots around the South Shore.

Engaging in any form of physical activity is essential at any age. Even more so as you age to maintain your strength, stamina, flexibility and cognitive abilities.

AUBURNDALE. - Four years ago, my family and I left South Africa and immigrated to Nova Scotia in search of a quieter, more meaningful life.

BRIDGEWATER - Do you have an interest in hiking, walking or snowshoeing on Nova Scotian trails?

As any new parent knows, newborns are a gift and entirely dependent on their caregivers not only for their survival but their mental and physical health - a comforting presence guiding their future development and relationships.

PEGGY’S COVE – It is now open for business.

BRIDGEWATER - The 2025 Nova Scotia Lobster Crawl 5k Run, Walk or Crawl attracted more than 100 participants from near and far.

Falls. They can happen to anyone and anywhere - young and old. As individuals age, they are more prone to these mishaps which are a leading cause of injury for seniors; especially hip fractures, according to Health Canada.

The senior years bring with them many transitions; changes in our physical appearance, possible reduction in cognitive abilities or illness, smaller social circles, or the loss of a spouse, for example. Often, as well, there is a loss of self-confidence and independence; a sense of lost control in daily lives.