Grandpa 's Journey

  Yesterday, I went to Food Basics pharmacy to fill several new prescriptions after my recent blood test review with the doctor. Like many seniors, I have been taking some medications for years. Some were still brand-name drugs such as Crestor, Norvasc, and Mavik. Recently, the doctor also prescribed new medications for blood sugar and kidney protection. While talking with the pharmacist, I suddenly realized something practical. Why not switch all my medications from brand-name to generic versions? The pharmacist helped me review the list carefully: Crestor → Rosuvastatin Norvasc → Amlodipine Mavik → Trandolapril Forxiga → Dapagliflozin generic To my surprise, most generic medications are fully covered by OHIP for seniors, while brand-name medications may still require paying the price difference plus dispensing fees. That means changing to generics could save a meaningful amount of money every month. For retirees living on pensions or fixed incomes, every dollar matters. What I le...

  Our dim sum gathering today turned out to be much more than simply having lunch together. It became another enjoyable afternoon filled with friendship, good food, lively conversations, and shared excitement about our upcoming BBQ karaoke gathering. Earlier in the morning, Julie and I went to Rouge Woods Community Centre for our regular ping pong session. As always, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Most of us are no longer focused on winning or playing aggressively. We simply try to keep the ball on the table, stay active, and enjoy the game together. After ping pong, a group of us gathered for dim sum lunch at YU Seafood Richmond Hill . Since we had a fairly large group, we ordered two baskets or plates of many dishes so everyone could share comfortably. Before long, the entire table was filled with steaming hot dim sum and delicious Cantonese dishes, including: steamed beef balls siu mai chicken feet spring rolls ham sui gok beef rice rolls red rice ro...