The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility works with community organizations to offer support and tools to help seniors stay safe and stay in touch to help prevent social isolation and elder abuse. Find information about the programs and services available for Ontario's seniors by visiting the website ontario.ca/page/celebrating-seniors-ontario. Seniors' Month Stay Safe, Stay in Touch - June 2020 Celebrating Celebrations aren't the same at this time when social gatherings are not possible. There are ways to mark special occasions that comply with COVID-19 restrictions and one of them is the presentation of a special gift to mark a sig- nificant birthday or wedding anniversary. You can request a congratulatory message if you or a senior in your life is marking a milestone occa- sion. Get details about requesting a message from: • Her Majesty The Queen - for Canadians cel- ebrating birthdays of 100 years or more and for couples celebrating wedding anniversaries of 60 years or more (at five-year intervals) • the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario - for Ontarians celebrating birthdays of 90 years or more and for couples celebrating wedding anni- versaries of 50 years or more. • the Prime Minister of Canada - for Canadians celebrating birthdays of 65 years or more (at five-year intervals) and for couples celebrat- ing wedding anniversaries of 25 years or more (at five-year intervals). • the Premier of Ontario - for Ontarians celebrat- ing birthdays of 80 years or more and for couples celebrating anniversaries of 40 years or more. You can also contact your Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) or Member of Parliament (MP) for a variety of occasions. Marking milestones for seniors Advertorial Diabetes is one of the most common conditions affecting seniors in North America. And, as our population ages, the number of people dealing with diabetes will only con- tinue to grow. Diabetes refers to a condition where your body cannot process glucose (or sugar) in your blood. Excess sugar in the blood over time can lead to health consequences includ- ing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and/ or foot problems. For those who are currently living with dia- betes, learning how to manage it can ensure you're living life as happy and healthy as pos- sible. Your diet is the first place to look. Focus on spreading your sugar intake evenly throughout the day, instead of eating it all at once. Eating large amounts of refined sugar and carbohydrates tend to put you at higher risk of diabetes. This is a great first step towards preventing and managing diabetes. For those who can, increasing the amount of exercise you do can also have a pro- nounced impact on diabetes prevention. As a senior, developing an exercise routine that has a low risk of injury is very important, so make sure you speak with your doctor about what might be right for you. At Heart to Home Meals, we take nutrition and quality of life for seniors seriously. That's why we offer more than 200 options to satisfy every taste, chock full of the nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, with the flavour you want to stay happy. Best of all, they're delivered right to your door, and they're quick and easy to store in the freezer and heat, tak- ing the hassle out of cooking. It's always important to listen to your doctor, and follow their guidance when choosing meals right for your dietary needs. To find meals that help support a healthy lifestyle, consider the many options from Heart to Home Meals. 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