Got aging parents at home?
July 23rd is National Gorgeous Grandma Day. This is the day to make sure your grandmother knows just how gorgeous she is and just how much she means to you! Gorgeous Grandma Day was introduced by Alice Solomon, an...
When you’re planning for the festive season, remember that older parents and other aging loved ones often have different needs than our children or we do.             Because they’re such an important part of our sense of family and the holidays,...
As we age, we inevitably experience more loss. Loved ones pass away, friends become ill with incurable diseases. We grieve. Grieving can cause us to feel empty and vulnerable. We may feel lonely and our feelings are closer to...
Here is a perfect example of a forgotten rock n roller. This man was the driving force behind one of the legends and pioneers of rock n roll. His name was Dave Bartholomew and he was a real pioneer...
If it’s time for your elderly loved one to move to a new apartment, you want to be sure that the apartment can fully meet their needs. Since each person ages differently, no two people will benefit in the...
I’d been planning it for years. I wouldn’t retire but would downsize and move to a quiet small town close to nature. In British Columbia however, even quiet small towns don’t have cheap houses for sale, not for those...
Are there some family members you don’t speak to anymore? Former friends you no longer hang around with? Colleagues at work who do their best to make themselves unpleasant?  Unfortunately, disputes seem to be an inevitable part of life,...
Are you a senior who is excited to discover the amazing world of online dating but is a little hesitant? There's no need to be concerned because this article is here to lend a helping hand. You are this...
Senior Travel Considerations Just like anyone else seniors need to take special care when travelling. Senior travel is truly important whether a day trip or a long haul here are some things to consider and plan for to make travelling...
Getting Old

Getting Old–Suddenly

Most people think that getting old (or older) is a gradual process.  Maybe it is, physiologically.  But in my case I have had no really demonstrable signs of aging, unless you look at my white hair that transitioned from...