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Driving provides an almost unrivalled level of independence. The ability to travel beyond a neighbourhood or even one’s hometown without a chaperone is probably what excites new drivers so much and makes them eager to get their licences and cars. Senior drivers also may define their independence by their ability to drive. Few things diminish senior dignity and independence faster than losing the ability to drive.
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of the light beam with the movement of the steering wheel. n Pedal extenders: Extenders help short drivers reach the pedals while maintaining a safe distance from the steering wheel and potential airbag deployment. n Hand controls: Whether one has sensory changes in the feet from surgery or a medical condition, adaptive hand controls can move the “pedals” up to the steering column.
Despite popular misconception, seniors are some of the safest drivers on the road
Despite popular misconceptions, seniors are some of the safest drivers around. The experts say that the number of accidents involving older drivers actually decreases as age increases. It’s the risk factors like medical conditions, medication usage and reduced physical function that increase the risk for accidents and injuries involving older drivers. Thanks to technology and some other well-designed devices, seniors may be able to continue driving longer than the aging drivers of years past.
n Blind-spot warning and other sensors: Today’s cars can be equipped with any number of sensors that can detect oncoming traffic, cars to the left or right of the vehicle, items or cars behind the vehicle when reversing, and even if the vehicle has drifted out of the lane. These are all great safety features for any driver, but may be especially helpful to seniors. n Parking assist: Parking assist technology can steer the vehicle into a space with little input from the driver.
Roughly 90 per cent of seniors don’t take advantage of simple, often inexpensive features that can greatly improve safety and extend their time behind the wheel. Here are some considerations. n Cushions and seat pads: Cushions do more than just alleviate hip and back pain while sitting. Cushions and pads can raise drivers up and improve their line of sight over the dashboard. Swivel n Adaptive cruise control: This space between vehicles. headlights, also known as steerpads can make it easier to enter feature can adjust speed autoable headlights, can improve visn Adaptive headlights: These and exit the car as well. matically to maintain a consistent ibility by changing the direction
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n Voice control: Avoiding distractions and keeping hands on the wheel is enhanced by voice controls, which can be set up to do things like turn on the radio or adjust climate control. n Convex mirrors: Special mirrors increase the field of vision. Seniors have many tools available to make driving safer and more comfortable, which can prolong their years behind the wheel.
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Finding work after 50 Unemployment isn’t easy for anyone, regardless of their age. But unemployed men and women over 50 may find it especially difficult to find work. Whether it’s a byproduct of age-related discrimination or any of a host of additional variables, jobless older workers often struggle to find work. Unemployed men and women over 50 who are illustrates skill sets that are struggling to find work relevant to today’s jobs. can consider the following n Embrace 21st century job strategies: hunting. Networking can n Revisit your resume. Unmean the difference beemployed men and women tween unemployment and over 50 have no doubt uplanding a job. Go to job fairs dated their resumes to attended by hiring managreflect their most recent ers and join professional orprofessional experience. But ganizations that host events they may need to trim some where professionals in your of the fat in regard to their field can gather. work life 10 or more years ago. Today’s hiring manag- n Turn your age into a posers may only be concerned itive. Men and women over with recent experience that 50 should accept the likeli-
hood that their new managers and/or hiring managers will be younger than them. When interviewing for a job, men and women over 50 should make an effort to showcase their enthusiasm about working with and learning from younger colleagues, while also noting their desire to commit long-term to a company. n Make use of your existing down time. Another strategy unemployed men and women over 50 can try as they look for work is to make better use of their existing downtime. Enrolling in online courses can give prospective employers the impression that applicants over 50 are both tech-savvy and willing to learn new things. Finding work after 50 is not always easy, and job seekers may need to adjust their approach before they can get back in the workforce.
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Live comfortably on less Many people look toward retirement with mixed feelings. There is the anticipation and excitement of no longer having to stick to a set schedule. However, there may be some trepidation about living without a steady income. A Statistics Canada study of people from the ages of 60 to 64 who had left longterm employment found 43 per cent of them were working again, most within a year of leaving their job. Although boredom may have compelled many of those people to reenter the workforce, some may have started working again to make ends meet. While retirees may need to alter their spending habits, it is possible to live happily on less. Here are some ways to do just that: n Accurately assess home expenses. Home-related expenses account for roughly 45 per cent of spending for
n Use alternative transportation. Cars can be expensive. A budget-friendly alternative to driving is to use public transportation or transportation services provided to seniors free or for nominal fees. n Take advantage of senior discounts. Many restaurants, stores and service centres offer discounts to seniors. The starting age for discounts may vary from retirees. Individuals can add store to store, so always ask up exactly how much their before cashing out. homes are costing them and then decide if downsizing is a n Shop for food differently. practical solution. Downsiz- Bulk buys may have been ing has a host of benefits, not appropriate for men and the least of which is reducing women when there were kids running around, but housing-related expenses. empty-nesters can cut n Invest in health care. Unexback on food expenses. pected health-care costs can Shopping sales and making quickly deplete individuals’ more meals at home can finances. That’s why it is eshelp seniors stretch their sential to have a solid insurmoney. ance plan in place. Health-care Retirees can make changplanning also may include thinking ahead to long-term es to save money without care, such as assisted living negatively affecting their quality of life. and nursing homes.
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Daily steps to keep your heart healthy Heart disease is a formidable foe. Issues relating to the heart affect both men and women, with coronary heart disease the most common type of heart disease. Every seven minutes in Canada someone dies from heart disease or stroke.
n Get adequate shut-eye. Ensuring adequate sleep can improve heart health. One study found that young and middle-age adults who regularly slept seven hours a night had less calcium in their arteries (a sign of early smoking reduces oxygen heart disease) compared to in the blood and damages those who slept five hours blood vessel walls. or less or those who slept n Eat healthy fats. When nine hours or more. eating, choose polyunsat- n Adopt healthy eating haburated and unsaturated its. Changes to diet, includfats and avoid trans fats as ing eating more fruits, vegmuch as possible. etables, whole grains, and
Such statistics are disconcerting, but they can serve as a wakeup call that compels people to prioritize heart health. Fortunately, heart disease is often preventable and people can n Keep your mouth clean. employ various strategies Studies show that bacteria in the mouth involved in to reduce their risk. the development of gum n Stop smoking right now. disease can travel to the One of the best things to bloodstream and cause do to protect the heart is an elevation in C-reactive to stop smoking. The Heart protein, a marker for blood Foundation indicates that vessel inflammation.
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Lubricating eye drops are generally safe to use as often as you need them if they do not contain preservatives. Eye drops with preservatives have chemicals that are designed to keep bacteria from growing in the bottles once they are opened, comfortable at first but are actually causing dry eye as the drops wear off. Taking omega-3 has been proven to help considerably, but ensure it is from a fish source and has high quantities of the essential fatty acids EPA, DHA and if you can find it, DPA. When you total these three ingredients together you should have over 700 mg. The bottle may say 1000 mg but it’s the total of those 3 ingredients you should look at. An easy way to unclog meibomian glands causing dry eye is to use a warm
compress. Many people use a heated face cloth, but the heat will not last for any length of time. There are a number of commercial compresses available on the market. Look for one that will provide moist heat for at least 10 minutes and will retain moisture for that length of time. Preservative-free eye drops, a hot compress and omega-3 are great ways to help treat those irritating dry eye issues! Happy 2020! Submitted by: Gord Berti - President, ProMed Eye Health
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The differences between vegan and vegetarian diets A nutritious diet is an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Everyone from small children to fully grown adults have their own dietary preferences, and the choices people ultimately make can go a long way toward ensuring their long-term health. Vegan and vegetarian diets are two popular, yet sometimes misunderstood, approaches to eating. In fact, vegan and vegetarian diets are sometimes mistaken as one and the same. However, the Vegetarian Society notes there are some distinctive differences between vegan and vegetarian diets.
to, animals for food, clothing or other purposes. While avoiding animal-based food products is an important component of a vegan lifestyle, committed vegans attempt to avoid all animal products, including clothing, and products that might have been tested on animals. So what do vegans eat? The Vegan Society notes that a vegan diet is diverse and includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, beans, and pulses. Thanks to the internet, delicious recipes for vegan dishes, including vegan pizzas and desserts, are never more than a few clicks away. In fact, vegans and prospective Vegan diet vegans can find a host of recipes While veganism is often mis- on The Vegan Society website attaken as simply an approach to vegansociety.com. diet, it is much more than that. The Vegan Society defines vegVegetarian diet anism as a way of living that The Vegetarian Society defines seeks to exclude, as far as is pos- vegetarians as people who do not sible and practicable, all forms eat fish, meat or chicken. It might of exploitation of, and cruelty come as a surprise to some peo-
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