by admin | Jun 28, 2019 | Activities, Blog, elderly people, finances, News, planning, Senior Health, Technology
The days of thinking that seniors are disinterested and unwilling to learn new technology are a thing of the past. The age of the population in Canada is steadily increasing, and so is the use of technology by seniors. This escalation in usage has occurred for several...
by admin | May 31, 2019 | Activities, Blog, elderly people, News, planning, Senior Health, seniors
Traveling should be an activity that people of any age can enjoy, if they so desire. Many people find that traveling after retirement is the most practical option. Careers and child-rearing often get in the way of travel for a large portion of the adult population....
by admin | Apr 26, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease, Blog, Dementia, elderly health care, elderly people, Fit Minds Program, halton, health concerns, News, Senior Health
Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder that falls under the dementia umbrella. The disease is progressive, meaning it worsens over time without proper treatment or management. People over the age of 65 are at significantly higher risk for Alzheimer’s, accounting for...
by admin | Mar 5, 2019 | Aging Parents, Blog, elderly people, planning, Senior Health
With Canadian seniors now outnumbering children, it’s good to know that there are some reassuring statistics regarding senior care, general satisfaction among seniors, and seniors’ quality of life. Overall, seniors are one of the most satisfied groups in Canada....
by admin | Feb 13, 2018 | Aging Parents, Blog, elderly people, senior problems
Typecasting, discrimination, ageism. However you choose to define the negative perceptions associated with someone’s increasing age, it doesn’t lessen the impact that senior stereotypes can have on someone’s confidence levels. While it requires a certain level of...
by admin | Dec 19, 2017 | Blog, Depression, elderly people
While there are a number of challenges and health risks facing your loved one as they age, substance abuse (particularly alcohol and prescription drugs) is one of the fastest growing health problems affecting seniors today. Getting older in age can bring on many...
