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Stories and Strategies for Aging Well

Importance of Hydration for Older Adults; Benefits, Prevention, and Daily Intake Guidance

Importance of Hydration for Older Adults; Benefits, Prevention, and Daily Intake Guidance

Hydration plays a critical role in healthy aging. This guide explains why older adults are at higher risk of dehydration, how proper fluid intake supports balance, brain health, and recovery, and practical ways seniors can stay well-hydrated at home.

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Unlocking Motivation for Success: Your Best Health at Home

Unlocking Motivation for Success: Your Best Health at Home

Staying active can feel harder with age, especially when pain, fear of falling, or low confidence get in the way. This guide shows older adults (and families) how to set realistic SMART goals, break big changes into doable steps, and use kinesiologist support to stay motivated, safer, and more independent at home.

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A Kinesiologist’s Perspective on Senior Fitness, Fall Prevention & Aging Well

A Kinesiologist’s Perspective on Senior Fitness, Fall Prevention & Aging Well

Starting (or restarting) exercise as we age shouldn’t feel intimidating, confusing, or unsafe. In this interview, Ali, Registered Kinesiologist with HomeStretch Active Living in St. Catharines, shares what senior fitness should actually look like: practical movement, real-life strength, and fall-prevention strategies that help older adults stay independent at home across the Niagara Region.

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