by admin | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, seniors
You don’t have to be young to experience young love. While the media doesn’t tend to put seniors and dating together, finding love in retirement is entirely possible (and normal). Whatever your circumstances, if love is in the air, it may be time to follow your heart....
by admin | Feb 5, 2019 | Activities, Blog
Some people dream of Italian dripping off their tongue with ease. Others wish for the depth of Mandarin, inviting them into a culture that stretches over thousands of years. Whatever your desire, it’s admirable to learn a new language at any age. If you think that...
by admin | Jan 28, 2019 | Blog, How To, planning, retire at home
Most Canadians wish they were more organized — that’s why it’s one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year. Somehow, though, we don’t seem to be able to pull it off. While there are many reasons for that, two big ones are a lack of motivation and...
by admin | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog, How To, retire at home
Many seniors in Canada are choosing — or needing — to downsize in their retirement. Regardless of the circumstances, moving is always challenging. Downsizing is particularly tricky because we slowly acquire more and more stuff over the years and don’t realize how much...
by admin | Jan 15, 2019 | Activities, Blog
If you’re like most Canadians, you’re probably not spending enough time being active. Given that, how do you get the most bang for your buck, so to speak, when it comes to exercise? Nordic pole walking might be just the ticket. It uses roughly 90% of the muscles in...
by admin | Jan 8, 2019 | Aging Parents, Blog, Dementia
It’s commonly understood that animals have a positive effect on our health — particularly our mental health. Their companionship, affection, and unconditional love can make even the worst day a little brighter. For many seniors, animals can offer much more. Service...
by admin | Jan 1, 2019 | Activities, Blog, Senior Health
Every January, millions of Canadians commit to New Year’s resolutions — and have given up by February. Why don’t we make New Year’s resolutions that stick? For most people, it’s one of two things: they picked an unrealistic/unattainable goal, or they didn’t actually...
by admin | Dec 25, 2018 | Activities, Blog, seasonal care
The days are short, the weather erratic, and the temperatures make us think twice before leaving the house. In Canada, it’s safe to say that winter is as inevitable as death and taxes. If that’s the case, why do we seem so resigned to merely endure it? Imagine how...
by admin | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, Oral Care, seasonal care, Senior Health
The holiday season isn’t always easy when you have diabetes. With all the holiday treats around, it can be hard to manage your sugar intake the way you should. Even if you’re not diabetic yourself, chances are good that someone you know is: Every three minutes,...
by admin | Dec 11, 2018 | Blog, seasonal care
The holiday season is here again, which can mean struggling to find the perfect gift for your ageing parents or friends — many of whom seem to have everything they need. We shared some exciting tech gift ideas a little while ago. This time, we’ll cover gifts across a...
