#qualityoflife

So I'm tracking energy consumption. I also tracked the ACs here. The machine runs the entire day on hot days, where hot >32 degrees C. It reaches a 10-15 temperature differential to the outside. It's consumption over the year is negligible and below what the coffee machine consumes. #klimaanlage #airconditioning #qualityoflife

Not Friday anymore, but my #FreeCADFriday was about getting some #QualityOfLife things together. Got my rotating hanging bar up again after a small redesign of the bearing holders. Also designed and #3DPrinted an end stop for my nieces' hang bar since they're worried that it'll fall out of the bearing. Haven't had my #PineTime on my arm for a few days since the strap broke. Printed a small loop in ASA and cut the zip flap off a discarded rain jacket to make myself a new one. #FreeCAD #DIY

Suck to be U(SA). Mapped: Where People Think #QualityofLife Is Best. Yay, #Canada

🧵 - 1/8 Canada vs USA: A Tale of Two Average Joes! Curious how Canada and the USA stack up in the everyday lives of their citizens? Let’s dive into the numbers that really matter. Here’s the breakdown! #Canada #USA #CanadaVsUSA #QualityOfLife #StandardOfLiving

🧵 - 2/8 Life Expectancy: 🇨🇦 Canada: 82 years 🇺🇸 USA: 77 years Canadians live ~5 years longer on average - linked to universal healthcare access and lower rates of chronic disease, obesity and gun violence. (Sources: CIA World Factbook) #Canada #USA #CanadaVsUSA #QualityOfLife #StandardOfLiving

🧵 - 3/8 Infant Mortality: 🇨🇦 Canada: 1 in 225 🇺🇸 USA: 1 in 180 Lower risk of infant mortality in Canada tied to better prenatal care access and lower poverty rates. (Sources: Macrotrends/Commonwealth Fund) #Canada #USA #CanadaVsUSA #QualityOfLife #StandardOfLiving

🧵 - 4/8 Physical Stats (Average Joe): 🇨🇦 Canada: 187 lbs, 5'10" 🇺🇸 USA: 200 lbs, 5'9" Differences in diet, lifestyle, and healthcare access play a role. (Sources: CDC, Healthline) #Canada #USA #CanadaVsUSA #QualityOfLife #StandardOfLiving

🧵 - 5/8 Median Wealth: 🇨🇦 Canada: $142,500 USD 🇺🇸 USA: $112,000 USD Higher home ownership and pension savings in Canada boost middle-class wealth. (Sources: UBS Global Wealth Report) #Canada #USA #CanadaVsUSA #QualityOfLife #StandardOfLiving

We live when we support each other. As summarized by @manlius@mathstodon.xyz : "the strongest predictor of a long, healthy and fulfilling life is not wealth, intelligence, talent or professional achievement. It is the quality of close relationships." Commentary on the Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2023/02/work-out-daily-ok-but-how-socially-fit-are-you/ The longitudinal study project page: https://www.lifespanresearch.org/harvard-study/ #QualityOfLife

🔥Two CBC headlines juxtaposed online (June 30, 2026) Carney Federal government to boost #fossilfuel production while Canadians experience increasing #heatwave and #flood. Increasing fossil fuel production increases greenhouse gases and global warming which, in turn, increases frequency and intensity of extreme weather (e.g. heatwaves, torrential rain, flooding) #QualityofLife #ClimateCrisis #emissions

From meal preferences to activity choices, resident autonomy is key. Censon’s model proves that when care is centered on the individual, outcomes improve — for residents and staff alike. 🔗 https://censon.it/redefining-resident-centric-care/ #AutonomyInAging #ResidentChoice #SeniorCareExcellence #Censon #CareModel #QualityOfLife