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.
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.
The holiday season offers wonderful opportunities for companions to create meaningful moments with the seniors in their care. Whether you’re a professional caregiver, family member, or friend, these festive activities can bring warmth, connection, and joy to the season while accommodating various mobility levels and interests.
This Japanese tradition, known as shinrin-yoku, isn’t about hiking or exercising—it’s a mindful exercise in nature.
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.
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.
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.
The future of senior care isn’t about choosing between cutting-edge technology and compassionate human connection—it’s about thoughtfully combining both. As our population ages and families become more geographically dispersed, the most effective senior care providers are discovering that innovation amplifies rather than replaces the human touch.
According to our AI advisor from 2075, traditional nursing homes have become relics of the past. The transformation began after what they call the “demographic crisis of the 2030s,” when nearly 30% of Canadians were over 65. Instead of moving seniors into isolated facilities, communities have been completely reimagined.
A 2010 Statistics Canada survey shows that elderly people aged 65+ make up 36.5% of the volunteer population. That number is higher now. Seniors are an integral part of the volunteer force. Read on to see what are some of the best volunteer roles for seniors.