Category: Wellness

Heart palpitations – feeling your heart race frantically, pound or flutter as if it’s skipped a beat – can be frightening. But heart palpitations are usually no cause for concern and go away on their own.

If you also have chest pain or tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness or a racing heart rate, seek emergency medical care immediately – as you may be at risk of a heart attack or stroke.

World Brain Day, observed on 22 July, is an opportunity to raise awareness about brain health and the steps we can take to protect it throughout our lives.

While genetics and certain medical conditions can influence brain health, many of the habits that affect our brains are within our control. The good news is that it’s never too early – or too late – to make positive changes.

For many older persons living on a fixed income, hosting a festive meal can feel out of reach. But, an Easter brunch doesn’t need to be extravagant to be meaningful. With simple ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and shared moments – it can be something truly memorable.

Valentine’s Day often comes wrapped in roses, chocolates and steep price tags. But if you ask Tafta’s residents what love really looks like, the answer is far simpler. And far richer. Because love, especially later in life, is rarely about what’s spent. It’s about what’s shared.