John Lennon once wrote and sang, “Whatever gets you through the night” and as we are now fully into the winter season, I would like to adjust the lyrics to that great song title slightly to this, “Whatever...
I can still see myself as a frightened 10-year-old, visiting my paternal grandmother in a nursing home in north Toronto. The elderly women in the home would grab at me as I walked the long hallways, staring at me...
River cruising is the remarkably popular vacation segment that allows passengers to “take their lavish hotel accommodations with them” as they travel to the most sought after destinations along the worlds famous waterways. The demand for this luxurious way...
At some point a loved one may no longer be able to live on their own, either due to illness or just because of age related difficulties. Assisted Care Homes or also know as assisted living facilities, care for...
As we continue to experience winter and the holidays are over, many people experience a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. SAD is recognized as a type of clinical depression and for seniors who are already diagnosed...
Healthy Smoothies! There is nothing more refreshing than a homemade smoothie or juice as a healthful snack. Juicing in particular helps to extract all the nutrients from fresh produce and is a wonderful way of upping your fruits and...
We hear so much about food these days. Eat this! No, eat that! Yesterday’s poison is today’s health food and vice versa. How do you sort through all of this to try and figure out what’s the best way...
Do you know how to deal with computers and social media sites as an executor?
Many seniors use computers to pay bills and do their banking. If you know you will be their executor, ask them where they list the...
Senior loneliness continues to be a staggering problem with many experiencing it not only during the holidays but all year long. We know that senior loneliness can have deadly affects and is an ongoing issue that we must address. Did...
Many people just assume that as we age, we have more health issues. While that may be true in some cases, in fact more seniors are active and healthier then their predecessors. We know how important a healthy lifestyle is...
