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The tax filing period has just begun. Although the years keep ticking by, each one is different! To help you navigate your personal tax situation, we have put together this article on the main changes affecting seniors, including credits you may be eligible for.   What new changes apply to your federal income tax? With... Read More

Legs My name is Antoine Bernard-Lalonde, I am an international level swimmer, student of physical education. I also work as a swimming coach and aquafitness instructor. I have offered aquafitness classes in several Le Groupe Maurice residences such as Le 22, Le Boréa and Les Jardins Millen. In my opinion, aquafit or any other aquatic... Read More

In late March 2021, the Québec government presented the 2021–2022 provincial budget. Among other things, the budget announced a gradual increase in the tax credit for home-support services for seniors between 2021 and 2026. We’re introducing this increase to you and the (positive!) impact it will have on your budget if you live in a... Read More

Article produced by Vitoli also available via viedegrandsparents.ca   We all know more or less what stress is. Whether we have experienced it repeatedly or at a particular time in our lives, we can still recognize certain symptoms. Although stress is a natural physiological process and essential for survival, it’s unique for each of us.... Read More

Article by Isabelle Marcil, taken from the specialized site Vie de Grands-Parents. We find that most people lose muscle mass as they age (this phenomenon is known as sarcopenia). Up until recently, the scientific community was in agreement that sarcopenia is primarily caused by aging.   But what if we told you that one of... Read More

By Michèle Sirois, animator at Ère Libre, MAtv and collaborator at the University Institute of Geriatrics of Montreal. Although scientists are working harder than ever, they have yet to find a drug to cure Alzheimer’s disease. But there is still hope! We now have a better understanding of the mechanisms of this neurocognitive disorder—but what... Read More

By Michèle Sirois, animator at Ère Libre, MAtv and collaborator at the University Institute of Geriatrics of Montreal. Imagine what would happen if every single caregiver in Quebec stopped offering their support. To replace them, we’d need to hire 1.2 million full-time professionals, increase the capacity of care facilities by 34% and expand home support by... Read More

Text from Yoga Fitness and viedegrandparents.ca Are you already a yogi? The practice of yoga, which has its origins in ancient India, isn’t just for young flexible types and health fanatics. No matter what your age, physical shape and abilities, anyone can do it. It’s just a matter of adapting the practice to your own body. Here are some... Read More

Text from équipenutrition and viedegrandparents.ca   What do you do with expired milk, an overripe banana or a limp carrot? If you’re like most people, you’re probably used to throwing away food that’s gone bad. According to the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), a third of the food products we consume is lost or wasted,... Read More

For some people, owning their home is just as—if not more—important than choosing a residence that adapts to their needs (instead of the other way around). Being an owner is a state of a mind, a lifestyle. Purchasing a condo in a retirement residence is the ideal way to retain one’s independence while enjoying many... Read More