Artistic Contributions of Elderly Artists in Canada
The artistic contributions of elderly artists in Canada are truly remarkable and hold a special place in our nation’s culture.
Plan in Advance for Future Care
April 16 is Advanced Care Planning Day, a day devoted to helping people plan for their future care needs. It’s about having conversations with your substitute decision maker about what your wishes are if you ever become unable to make your own decisions.
Loneliness and the Science Behind It
Loneliness is a pressing issue in Canada and throughout the world, impacting people of all ages. This month’s blog post looks at the science behind loneliness.
Avoiding Loneliness & Depression in Aging
Age-related changes such as decreased physical mobility, cognitive decline, and the loss of loved ones can cause feelings of loneliness and depression.That’s why it’s important to cultivate and nurture healthy habits NOW.
Post-COVID Senior Travel
Who better to ask what’s happening in the world of senior travel than a travel agency that managed to stay afloat through the thick of the pandemic, and is a shining example of a thriving, small, local Ontario business.
Research projects trying to crack the Alzheimer code!
Alzheimer’s Awareness is recognized in the month of January. Having Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a normal part of getting old. Let’s start the new year with a little recognition of some of the wonderful research being done in Alzheimer studies.
Celebrating Christmas Around the World
Behold, the winter celebrations! To break up the darkness, friends, family, and community come together to celebrate each other and to do some serious merry-making to help get through the rest of the dark season.
Celebrating the Holidays with Your Elderly
Holidays can be a difficult time for people living in the sandwich generation. You want to make the holidays special for your growing family, but you don’t want to exclude your aging family relatives. However, you’re wondering how to accommodate the current state of their health and care needs. Read to find some solutions….
How Occupational Therapy Can Help you Age in Place
Over three-quarters of us want to age at home. But only 26% will be able to. Occupational therapists can help you age in place a lot longer.
Relocation Stress on Seniors
Moving is already a difficult task at the best of times, but what if a relocation isn’t voluntary? What if you’re moving a senior because their home is no longer safe? Relocating is stressful, but it can be even more traumatic for the elderly, especially when they don’t want to move.