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Many Colours, One Community: Marking World Rare Disease Day

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February 21, 2026

Many Colours, One Community: Marking World Rare Disease Day

Disease is a part of the human condition. Some diseases are rarer than others. You might be wondering: what specifically classifies as a rare disease? In Canada, we usually refer to the European definition, which states that a...

Steve Bond is standing in the retail area of Yurek with the pharmacy in the background.

February 18, 2026

Building Resilience

As many people know, a fire broke out in the adjacent building to Yurek Pharmacy on December 18th, 2025, destroying apartments and a restaurant and leaving us with smoke and water damage. Staff and customers experienced confusion, fear...

February 11, 2026

How Chocolate Can Interfere With Your Medications

By Peter Yurek, BSc.Phm Who doesn’t LOVE chocolate? It’s delicious, comforting, and choke-full of healthy compounds that lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and boost brain power. But before you binge ‘in the name of health,’ check your medications!...

February 11, 2026

Single or Coupled, Valentine’s Day Will Help You Feel Better

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about couples or romance—it can genuinely support your health, no matter your relationship status. When we intentionally celebrate love and connection, our minds and bodies benefit. Sharing affection—through words, time, or touch—helps release feel‑good...

February 4, 2026

Silver Surfers

Seniors Are Liking, Sharing, and Thriving Online Social media is increasingly becoming a positive force in the lives of older adults, challenging the outdated myth that seniors struggle with technology. According to Pew Research, nearly 60% of adults...

January 27, 2026

Smells Like Science: The Truth About “Old People Smell”

The phrase “old people smell” gets tossed around a lot, usually with a cringe or a chuckle—but the reality is far less judgmental than the term suggests. This distinct, sometimes musty scent isn’t about poor hygiene. It actually...

Ceri Anderson, RPN, Enteral Feeding Expert

January 24, 2026

A Tough Pill; The Evolution of Swallowing Techniques

Give an eight-year-old a chocolate brownie, and he can gulp down a chunk the size of a baseball with all the skill of a python. But give him one allergy medication to swallow, and he flops around in...

January 17, 2026

I Used to Run on Coffee. Now I Steep.

The older I get, the less coffee I drink. Instead, I drink tea and sometimes even hot water! Did you know tea is the second most-consumed beverage in the world? Water is first, of course. According to WebMD,...

senior male resting his leg in a brace on a couch

January 15, 2026

The World of Home Healthcare

We all go through life without knowing what may be around the corner. Your path can take many twists and turns. Health issues, both major and minor, can appear without warning. They can happen at any age. The...

January 15, 2026

The Older We Get — An Opportunity for Change

Modern medicine, public health initiatives and lifestyle changes have made a huge impact on how long and, in some cases, how well we live. In fact, globally, our population is aging. For the first time in history, the...

January 10, 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are often confused, but they are different. Dementia is a broad term for symptoms caused by brain disorders, while Alzheimer's disease is a specific condition that accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases. Alzheimer's is...

January 7, 2026

Many Colours, One Community: Marking World Rare Disease Day

Many Colours, One Community: Marking World Rare Disease Day

Building Resilience

How Chocolate Can Interfere With Your Medications

Single or Coupled, Valentine’s Day Will Help You Feel Better

Silver Surfers

Smells Like Science: The Truth About “Old People Smell”

A Tough Pill; The Evolution of Swallowing Techniques

I Used to Run on Coffee. Now I Steep.

The World of Home Healthcare

The Older We Get — An Opportunity for Change

Understanding the Difference Between Alzheimer’s & Dementia

The Great Wealth Transfer… and the Even Greater Stuff Pile

Travel: The Shortcut to Feeling Better

A Mouth So Dry Makes Me Want To Cry

Tap, Play, Stay Sharp

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