Senior Fall Prevention By Joanne A. When we were young “watch your step” often meant we were about to get into trouble if we didn’t make an attitude adjustment. As an older adult the phrase takes on the more literal meaning of watch where you are going or you may trip and fall. And falls…
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…
Watch Your Step! By Joanne A. When we were young that phrase usually meant we were about to get into trouble. As an adult it has a more literal meaning. It means look where you put your feet because falls are one of the biggest causes of serious injuries in older adults. You’ve probably heard…
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…
For over 25 years, Descriptive Scanning owner Russ Horner worked to find a way to satisfy his passion for personal histories. His business took several forms but it wasn’t until 2004 when he scanned his own family’s over 7000 photographs, 35mm slides and negatives that he realized the importance of digitizing and preserving other people’s…
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?…
By Joanne A. There is a lot to be said for lifelong friends. If you found yours very young, they probably know you as well as your parents did. Some you may have known longer than current members of your family like husband, in-laws and children. With longtime friends, you feel that can let your…