Both Canada and the US have special holidays commemorating their countries. In Canada, this is Canada Day, celebrated on July 1. It celebrates confederation, July 1, 1867 when the three colonies came together as one country. In the US,...
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...
This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 16th. This is the day we celebrate and honour our fathers. There are several accounts of how Father’s Day began but most agree it began on June 19, 1910. An earlier...
In the dynamic world of hospitality, guest satisfaction and efficient operations stand as critical pillars for success. Amidst the evolving landscape, hotels continually seek innovative solutions to streamline processes and enhance the guest experience.
One such groundbreaking tool that has...
Stroke Awareness Month
Earl Lee - Patient Story
More than half a million Americans survive a stroke each year and one in four will suffer a secondary stroke. Of all the strokes suffered annually, 75% occur in people age 65 and...
The foyer of the albergue was overflowing with peregrinos. Bodies packed in like sardines, squeezing into every nook and cranny. The room was ripe with anticipation as more and more people squeezed in, saying hello to each other with...
Mother's Day is just around the corner and now is the time to think of some special ways to spend this day with the mothers in your life. Listed below are some thoughtful ways to celebrate mothers who are...
The Enlows were a wealthy family whose members insisted they were ordinary in all other ways. “We were an ordinary family that happened to live in extraordinary times.” Their story is set in a post-war inner-city neighborhood of St....
he concept of retirement living has undergone a radical transformation in recent years. No longer are retirement communities seen as mere residencies for aging individuals; they have evolved into vibrant, lifestyle-oriented destinations that offer many activities, amenities, and opportunities...
With multi-generational living so common now in America, taking a vacation with three or four generations altogether is increasingly popular. Here are some useful tips and things to consider when traveling with elders, as well as some of America's...
