What you should know about a silent heart attack
Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher, wrote that “Silence is a source of great strength.” Possibly sound advice in some situations. But for people who’ve...
The Importance of Spiritual Care
submitted by Jane Adams
Spiritual care is an important part of the support provided to each of our residents at Dundas Manor. Our Pastoral Care...
COVID 19 Assessment and Testing Centre
Effective immediately, Ontarians should only seek testing at assessment centres if the following apply:
You have COVID 19 symptoms, OR
You have been exposed...
ARC Access to Resources in the Community
The program Access to Resources in the Community, or ARC, is available to anyone in North Dundas or Merrickville-Wolford. It is a patient-centred navigation...
Farmers encouraged to reach out for mental health supports
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Summer is a busy time on the farm. Whether we’re cutting hay or silage to feed our livestock next winter,...
Weightlifting, not just for a medal
When asked how they exercise, people often report jogging, bicycling or walking. But what about weightlifting? Authorities say that picking up weights is not...
Stay with the happy people
This year, the holidays aren’t what they should be. At least the vaccine’s roll-out brings anticipation that 2021 will see a return to normal....
1000 Hours Outside Project
You may have heard people talking about being outside for 1000 hours, and thought them possibly somewhat extreme. Who on earth wants to stay...
Take steps to relieve chronic stress
Nothing can be more heart wrenching than the sudden death of a loved one. The visualization of a wrench tightening on the heart is...
How would you treat your own mother?
It was 1949 and I was making rounds at the Massachusetts General Hospital with Professor Edward D. Churchill, an original thinker who taught medical...