Sometimes it’s good to be bad! It sharpens your brain, it protects your heart or it reduces your risk of diabetes. Is it a break-through medication? A no-nonsense health regime? Think again. Believe it or…
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Based on a study completed by the Mayo Clinic, over four years with 1233 people aged between 70-89 years, a diet high in carbohydrates was seen as having an adverse affect on brain function. Unfortunately,…
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Read More We all struggle to get off the couch and try to keep fit. Here are some simple tips to help you maintain a healthy exercise routine: 1) Try the five minute rule: Don’t feel like…
Read More Today’s seniors are not only living longer, they’re driving longer. And that’s good news because studies show personal mobility is important for happiness. Better yet, there are lots of things that seniors can learn to…
Read More Some pre-travel planning and arranging will help ensure you don’t experience preventable money problems while you are away from home. 1. Inform your Debit and Credit Card providers of your travel plans. A common fraud…
Read More With the start of another new year, it’s a good time to implement change. There’s often a renewed sense of purpose and productivity that comes with the change of calendars. As a caregiver, ding some…
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Government services are provided to Saskatchewan residents of all ages, but special allowances and incentives are offered to seniors to honour their contributions and in order to better ensure their needs are met. Through tax…
Read More Background: The Saskatchewan Retirees Association (SRA) has represented public sector retirees since 1975 through its efforts to provide extended benefits, pension enhancement advocacy and provision of relevant information to assist its members in making informed…
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Over recent years there has been increasing concern due to the continued escalation in pharmaceutical costs for SRA members. This can, to a large degree, be attributed to the increasing costs of these pharmaceuticals, the…
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