As our population ages, life expectancy increases. There are some seniors that look at the aging process in a negative light as they fear what…
“Aging in place” is a term gaining in popularity. Many people prefer to stay at home as long as they can while others choose to transition int…
We have all heard the expression, “The only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes.” True as that may be, the aging process is also a r…
The role of caregivers becomes increasingly important as our population ages. In fact, approximately one in four Canadians aged 15 and older (…
“Life happens.” I hear this phrase quite often working closely with families trying to navigate the aging process with their loved ones. Prior…
As we emerge from another long winter, we tend to put plans in place for the future. Perhaps there is some travel on the horizon as we slowly …
Advancements in technology are helping seniors and their families live healthier, safer, and happier lives. The challenge is how we can adapt …
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As our population ages, there are increasing challenges living in a traditional multi-level house. There can be mobility issues as well as cog…
“Who would move into a seniors’ residence these days?” I hear this often. After all, it is wintertime, which is not the ideal time to move. Th…
Four out of five hospitalizations involving seniors were caused by falls according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. However, …
The senior living industry is extremely competitive. The pandemic has taken a toll on the industry as many people have put their plans of movi…
Has the pandemic taken a toll on your mental health? Are you experiencing a little “brain fog”? You are not alone. In fact, it is quite common…
The mention of “seniors residence” conjures up many images. We typically picture institutional, cold, heavy care type environments. The realit…
I recently interviewed Mike Drak and Susan Williams on my Life Unrehearsed radio show on CJAD800. They published an excellent book called Reti…
There are two popular reasons for moving into a senior living community. The first is for proactive reasons where a couple or individual is lo…
There are precious moments in life that live forever. A wedding day, the birth of a child, graduation day, or a dream trip come true are just …
As our population ages, more homeowners are considering a downsize to a smaller home or condo. There are also many homeowners that are transit…
Isn’t it amazing what a first dose of vaccine can do to your psyche? A year into the pandemic, many were already reflecting on their past and …
As the third wave gains strength and increased cases of new variants continue, there remains a sense of calm in senior living communities. I w…
As the population ages, couples and individuals start considering their living options. Most homeowners would like to stay in their homes for …
Slips and falls tend to occur more often in the winter due to icy and slippery conditions. However, did you know that slips and falls occur in…
Many families are still contemplating what to do about potential gatherings during the holiday season. We are nine months into the pandemic an…
Approximately one in four Canadians aged 15 and older (almost 8 million people) provided care to a family member or friend with a long-term he…
Many snowbirds are choosing to stay in Canada this winter as COVID has derailed plans for the traditional annual trip down south. Health risks…
As our population ages, many people are considering downsizing. Some feel the timing may be ideal to sell in a hot real estate market. Others …
October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada. There are now more seniors than children 14 years old and under. We will see a 50 per cent increa…
If you’re of a certain age, your parents probably grew up as members of the Silent Generation — raised in a time of war and economic hardships…
I have heard the expression “I wish everything was summarized in one place” far too often in my line of work assisting people in their life tr…