Apple Magazine - Fall 2018

If you’re an average Albertan, you can expect to live to be at least 81 years old. That’s a lot of time to work, play, be active and be part of your world.

This edition of Apple is our second Care in the Community for Life issue. It’s filled with advice and resources about your health as you age.

Health is at the core of aging well, whether you’re talking about hitting the gym or trying to eat more vegetables. Find suggestions on improving your nutrition on page 52 and improving your balance on page 14.

And if you’ve decided to downsize, get tips on handling the stress of a move—and what to do with all your stuff—on page 16.

Also in this issue, writer Doug Horner
talks to three Albertans about their
experiences with a family member’s
death. The grief is real.

But what he discovered is that whether you spend your last days in the hospital, at home or in a hospice, someone’s final journey can be dignified, comfortable and include laughter. Doug’s story starts on page 22.

Then check out our updated directory of services on page 56. It features more than 115 listings for Alberta Health Services, community and government programs that can help with everything from getting home care to snow removal to writing your will—all things important to consider at every age. We can’t help you achieve immortality, but we can give you the health and wellness information you need, when you need it most.|a