Spring Planning for Seniors
Spring’s arrival should feel like relief — but for many Canadian seniors, the shift from winter brings unexpected challenges that can affect health, safety, and daily routines. Here’s how to prepare.
Seniors Helping Seniors: The Neighbor-Led Model That’s Transforming Aging in Place
Most aging-in-place programs follow a familiar pattern: agencies send staff into buildings, deliver services to seniors, and leave. The NORC Ambassadors program flips this model entirely – putting older adults themselves in charge of creating the communities they need to thrive.
Post-Holiday Depression in Seniors
After the lights come down and family gatherings end, many seniors experience a noticeable emotional crash. Post-holiday depression is common – especially for older adults dealing with loneliness, chronic illness, or dementia. Families can play a powerful role in spotting early signs and helping seniors transition back into winter routines.
New Year’s Resolutions for Family Caregivers
These seven practical resolutions help reduce burnout, strengthen family relationships, and create a more manageable caregiving routine in 2026.
Building the Support Systems Male Caregivers Truly 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.
Fall Forest Bathing: A Gentle Wellness Practice for Seniors
This Japanese tradition, known as shinrin-yoku, isn’t about hiking or exercising—it’s a mindful exercise in nature.
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).