Got aging parents at home?
While it may be uncomfortable, you are going to need a will for when you pass away or if you are ever incapacitated. This is especially true if you have children or possess many assets. One of the kindest...
I was 12 years old the summer Terry Fox ran through my hometown of Burlington, Ontario on July 13, 1980. I had heard about him on the news, so I knew who he was, but he definitely wasn’t very...
Let’s face it, as wonderful as retirement can be, it can also easily become boring at times, especially if you’re winding down from an active career or lifestyle. Some seniors idle the hours away in front of the television...
You've been hearing about it now for months. Thanks to increasing vaccination rates, the world is finally getting back to traveling. Naturally, people are jumping at the opportunity. And, more specifically, many baby boomers – the subset of the...
Those of us who are over 55 know that getting hired gets more difficult. Laws prevent age  discrimination, but reality flies in the face of that. What are the things you can do to improve  your chances for getting...
Reverse mortgages are loans that allow homeowners to use their properties existing equity to get finance without the need to sell their home. Reverse mortgages are just like any other type of loan, the key difference is how they are...
Most people who have a fear of flying (aerophobia) experience some sort of claustrophobia, acrophobia (fear of heights), or anxiety about crashing. Any combination of these intense fears can manifest into symptoms such as: Nausea and stomach pain Shortness...
Since 70 has been hailed the new 50, an increasing number of young-at-heart seniors are embarking on adventurous vacations every year. While some adventures require a healthy dose of physical strength and stamina, others just require some courage and the...
Caring for a loved one is difficult, challenging, and in most cases, mentally painful. Still, love and care are what make a family a family, and even in a difficult health situation with one of your relatives, there should...
Long drives can be relaxing. They are the perfect opportunity to unwind and take some quiet time to yourself. However, when you don't want to sit in silence and you have run out of things to talk about with...