As we gracefully age, it becomes increasingly important to pay attention to our dental health. Good oral care not only contributes to a radiant smile but is also crucial for overall well-being. Let’s explore some essential tips for seniors to maintain excellent dental health and answer common questions about oral care in the golden years.…
BEST PRODUCTS for Seniors from Amazon.ca Shopping can be tiresome and stressful. We’ve put together a list of practical products on one easy-to-use page for seniors and family caregivers. You can shop right from the comfort of your own home. No need to go out in the cold and trek from one store to another,…
Best Gifts for Seniors from Amazon.ca Shopping can be tiresome and stressful during the Holiday season. We’ve put together a list of practical and fun gifts on one easy-to-use page for seniors and family caregivers. You can shop right from the comfort of your own home. No need to go out in the cold and…
The holidays: A time when people tend to be more giving. Sadly, that also makes the holidays a time when scammers target the more vulnerable to open their wallets and gift their savings away. The elderly, widowers who’ve never handled the finances, those unfamiliar with the internet and cellphones, and those suffering from cognitive challenges…
Financial planning for Canadian seniors isn’t just smart strategy, it’s crucial to your overall well-being. When you’re not busy stressing over where money is coming from (and all the places it has to go: Family, senior care, rising interest rates), you free up energy for more healthy—and fun!—ways to spend your time. Financial planning can…
As the leaves start to change colours and the air becomes crisper, fall welcomes us with its own unique charm. For seniors, this season can be a wonderful time to indulge in self-care and prioritize well-being. With the right strategies, you can make the most of the autumn season and ensure your physical and mental…
Getting ready to move into a retirement residence is an exciting time! It’s the opportunity for a fresh start and decluttering before you even begin packing. It is a great way to honour all of the times you’ve had in your home before beginning a new journey. Decluttering your home not only lightens the load…
Aging is unavoidable, as are some of the changes that come with it: mobility issues, health conditions, financial changes, and inevitably—a certain degree of loneliness. We spend our lives as part of a family, friendships, and a community at large through work, charity, and other commitments. Then one day, it can feel like far too…
By Joanne A. While it’s not 100% certain, but younger friends will generally outlive your older ones. That’s reason number one to find them. Friends-for-life has a nice ring of loyalty to it but as we age things change. Our old friends get chronically sick, or they don’t want to drive very far, disabilities and feeling…
By Joanne A. The difference between Senior isolation and loneliness. One needs someone else to help, the other you can help yourself. Have you ever been isolated? By that I mean aside from a week away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, have you ever spent weeks, or months cut off from everyone?…