Ontario plans to allow adults to buy Health Canada-approved OTC hearing aids without a prescription, with legislation expected in its 2026 fall update.
Canadian Province Ontario To Permit Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Sales
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Hip Fracture In Older Adults Is Far More Than An Orthopedic Injury
A Umeå University thesis links hip fracture outcomes in adults 85 and older to health, dementia, depression and lived recovery experiences.
Required Reading: The Night Our Book Club Needed A Cold Shower
After 33 years of reading together, one book club tried a modern romance novel and found humor, explicit scenes and fresh conversation.
No Daytime Grogginess Observed With Menopause Hot Flash Drug
A post-hoc analysis of two phase III trials found lower daytime sleepiness scores with bedtime elinzanetant than placebo over 12 weeks.
How Music Can Help People With Dementia
A 2025 review of 30 studies found music therapy may ease depressive symptoms in dementia, while evidence for lasting effects remains limited.
Is Wine Really The Retirement Treat We Think It Is? 7 Lessons I Learnt After Quitting At 63
A Sixty and Me contributor reflects on quitting wine at 63 and how sobriety changed her retirement, while noting alcohol-related risks and unknowns.
End-of-Life Conversations Can’t Wait
End-of-life doula Jessica Sadler says families can face added uncertainty and practical burdens when care wishes and key documents are not discussed early.
Should You Stay Close To Home In Retirement?
A retired personal-finance writer weighs healthcare, transport, costs and community ties in deciding whether to age in place or relocate.
Older Breast Cancer Survivors Fall Through Medicare Home Health Gap
A study of older breast cancer survivors found about 6 in 10 highly frail women received no Medicare home health care in a given year.
Caregiver Respite Programs From Everyday To Getaways
A Seniors Guide report outlines caregiver respite options, including travel grants, retreats, local events and certain Medicare or VA services.
