July 1st is Canada Day. This is a day that all Canadians celebrate the history, culture and achievements of their country. Celebrations include parties and fireworks, not always the types of activities that seniors can enjoy.
Here are some senior...
In recent years, the trend of multi-generational households, consisting of at least two adult generations or grandparents and grandchildren younger than 25, is on the rise. According to the Pew Research Center, 26.8 million people in 1960 lived with multiple...
As a dog owner, dealing with canine separation anxiety and distress can sound like a daunting task. When you become a dog parent, you never even think about the potential behavioral issues that might arise and the thought of...
As a kid, I used to go on road trips with my grandparents. My grandpa had a green 1994 Ford Explorer. It was rusty from the salt water and sand that it picked up driving to and from Coronado...
Father's Day is Sunday, June 17th. This is the time to show your dad just how much you care about him. Whether your father lives alone, with family or in an assisted living facility, there are ways you can...
When she was a child, Marta Chomyn’s parents instilled the mantra she lives by to this day: Leave the place better than when you came in. Now as a mother of four and grandmother to eight, Marta takes that...
One September, we took our most fondly remembered trip yet—to Croatia. We flew into Split on United Airlines and took a short taxi ride to Trogir. We spent our first nights in Trogir’s small but mighty ApartHotel Bellevue—mighty mostly...
By undertaking hobbies and interests as you get older, you can add some more variety to your life. These pastimes can also reduce the risk of suffering from loneliness in your elderly years, not to mention offering so many...
There’s this (mostly) cheerful guy named Max, who has Asperger’s. He’d like to go on a date with the (always) overwhelmed Victoria, who also has Asperger’s.
Finally, Max summons the courage to make the call. A miracle happens and Victoria...
When it’s time to tackle the estate of your family member or friend, assemble your team of helpers and start making plans for different roles each might be able to play. Who can help, taking into consideration the many...
