The cold weather is upon us and it’s time for a reminder on how to stay safe during the winter season. The weather can change quickly at this time of year. Being prepared is the best way to stay...
In Canada and other countries, as the weather grows cold and winter approaches, preparing your car is important. Winter driving is considerably different than driving during the warmer seasons. Between snow and blowing snow, blizzards and freezing rain, you...
September 22 is annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day. This day is to help bring awareness of how falls can impact your body and your life. It is also a day where information will be provided to help you prevent...
Driving can be stressful at any age, but many motorists find that they lose confidence as they get older. Sound, vision and reaction times can be affected as you get older, which can make the roads daunting especially as...
Chilly weather and shorter days are upon us, signalling the arrival of winter in the near future. For those of us who live in colder climates, winter brings with it a new set of challenges. Many of these challenges...
Understand that although I was scammed I did not lose any money. That would be far more horrendous and difficult to recover from. But I was being scammed when my brain finally engaged and I avoided losing money. So...
Social isolation is a serious issue for seniors. According to a recent study, 48% of seniors experience social isolation, and this can have negative consequences on their health and well-being. There are many things that can be done to...
What scammers do
Scammers are a scourge on the modern world, preying on vulnerable members of society in order to steal their money or personal information. seniors are particularly at risk, as they tend to have more accumulated wealth and...
Scientific research on human life, media coverage, and our own daily observations show that our society is ageing inevitably. The passing years affect not only us but also the space in which we live. Therefore, the bathroom for the...
With more seniors than ever living alone in their homes, safety and thinking ahead become top priorities. Not only must their living space be safe for them but they also have to keep in mind that should power outages...
