Death Doulas and End-of-Life Planning
Death doulas complement hospice rather than replace it. They can begin working with families at any stage of the dying process – whether immediately following a diagnosis or even years before death is imminent.
Building Support Systems Male Caregivers Actually Need
Part 2 of “The 3.6 Million Male Caregivers Canada Forgot.” In Part 1, we looked at the invisible crisis facing 3.6 million male caregivers in Canada—men who are isolated, overwhelmed, and navigating support systems that weren’t designed for them. Now, let’s talk about solutions.
The 3.6 Million Male Caregivers Canada Forgot
As Movember reminds us to focus on men’s health – mental health, suicide prevention, prostate and testicular cancer- we need to add male caregiving to that conversation. Because the silence around male caregivers isn’t just an oversight. It’s contributing to a mental health crisis hiding in plain sight.
Forest Bathing in Fall: A Perfect Practice for Seniors
This Japanese tradition, known as shinrin-yoku, isn’t about hiking or exercising—it’s a mindful exercise in nature.
The Role of Memory Cafes in Canada
A Memory cafe is a welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or any other form of dementia. What role do they play?
Living Actively with Arthritis
September is National Arthritis Awareness Month in Canada — a time to raise awareness about a condition that affects more than 6 million Canadians. For seniors and their caregivers, the key message is clear: arthritis doesn’t have to stop you from living an active, fulfilling life.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors and Taking Action
Ovarian cancer is a significant health concern in Canada, with approximately 3,000 women expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, and less than half of them are expected to live more than 5 years. In Canada, the 5-year net survival rate for ovarian cancer is 44% (Canadian Cancer Society).
Understanding the “Silent Killer” That Affects Canadian Seniors
Ovarian cancer is a significant health concern in Canada, with approximately 3,000 women expected to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2025, and less than half of them are expected to live more than 5 years. In Canada, the 5-year net survival rate for ovarian cancer is 44% (Canadian Cancer Society).
Logging Out: Preparing for Your Digital End of Life
Thirty years ago, “clearing out someone’s belongings” meant sorting through photo albums, filing cabinets, and maybe a few floppy disks. Today, our digital lives span dozens of platforms, hundreds of passwords, and countless precious memories stored in the cloud. For Canadian families, preparing for digital end-of-life has become as important as writing a traditional will.
AI Scam-Fighting Grandmas and Robot Arms: The Wild Future of Senior Tech
Welcome to 2025’s senior technology revolution, where AI-powered grandmas wage war against scammers, robot arms catch falling seniors, and smartwatches can literally detect death. This is the wild future of senior tech, and it’s happening right now in Canada and around the world.