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...
by admin | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, seasonal care
Nothing ruins the holidays like a preventable trip to the emergency room. As you decorate and spread some holiday cheer, pay attention to how you can make the holidays safer for seniors. In this post, we’ll cover a series of tips on holiday safety for seniors. All of...
by admin | Nov 27, 2018 | Aging Parents, Blog, Customized Senior Care
Everyone hopes to remain self-sufficient for as long as possible. However, when the time comes for your loved one to need more care, there are a few options to consider. While it’s not perfect for everyone, it’s often ideal to be able to stay in your own home. Staying...
by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, Depression, retire at home, seasonal care
According to some senior health experts, loneliness and isolation is a bigger health risk than smoking or obesity. It’s particularly important to look out for any isolated seniors who are struggling with feelings of loneliness at the holidays. It’s difficult for...
by admin | Nov 13, 2018 | Activities, Blog, planning
As the weather turns, many retired Canadians make like the birds and fly south for the winter. While the warmer climate and golf opportunities make this enticing, there are some things you need to know before you go. Below you’ll find some of the most critical advice...
by admin | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Care, elderly health care, Senior Health
Fall is well underway, which means it’s flu season once more. A few years ago, we shared a piece discussing why seniors should get the flu shot every year. Since then, some of the information has changed, so here’s all the most up-to-date info on seniors’ health and...
by admin | Oct 30, 2018 | Activities, Blog, Dementia
When most people think about board games, what they usually picture is a high shelf in a closet storing neglected copies of Monopoly, Scrabble and Risk. Monopoly is a game which was first published in 1936, which many seniors would consider before their time. If you...
by admin | Oct 23, 2018 | Blog, Senior Health, Technology
Due to a variety of factors, including loud work environments, the prevalence of hearing impairments in old age has nearly doubled in the past 30 years. Hearing impairments not only make it difficult to understand other people, they can also negatively affect a...
by admin | Oct 16, 2018 | Activities, Blog, retire at home
Having more time for meaningful travel can be one of the greatest joys of retirement! Whether you’ve become an all-year globe-trotter, a seasonal snowbird, or are about to take your first real trip, flying can be one of the best ways to get to your dream destination....
by admin | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog, retire at home, Technology
Remember a few years ago, when the taxi industry was disrupted and forever changed by Uber? Fast forward, and these days it’s not unusual to see on-demand service apps coining themselves the “Uber of ___”. Canadians can do almost anything – from ordering their...
