Look at any large city in Canada and you will notice the number of condos being built. Condo living has become a way to use less space to house more people. Many seniors purchase or rent condos after selling...
Making the change to assisted living is difficult for a senior, even one who has chosen this themselves. Your loved one may understandably regret their loss of independence. If they are still in their home it is a double loss....
Furniture designers have a great way of creating transformable pieces. These creations make it practicable for people to feel like they are staying in a big house when actually they are staying in a tiny one.
Most incredible furniture types...
Lease or buy a vehicle? Which is better for seniors? The debate for either one seems good at the onset. Buying a vehicle allows you more freedom and you can drive as many miles as you like. Then you...
The number of homeless seniors in Canada and other “wealthy” countries is rising. As of 2016 those over 50 accounted for more than 41 percent of the homeless in Canada. Many see this as a trend since the overall...
40s is an important decade professionally. You would be earning better, enjoying a good lifestyle and climbing the professional ladder. But it also a critical year to plan and save for your retirement.
Here are 5 ways you can save...
When you think of prison what comes to mind? Cold, damp, unpleasantness? Uncomfortable?
When you think of your home what comes to mind? Warmth, love and contentment? Comfort?
When you think of a long term care facility or nursing home what...
Most of us could use a bit of financial help as we get older. For those who live on a fixed income, senior discounts can make the difference between being broke at the end of the month or having...
It can be an agonizing decision to make; however, it’s one that many of us have to ultimately face at some time in our lives. Placing your mother or father into long-term care often signals increased mental or physical...
(From the book “The Best of the Rest – Downsizing for Boomers and Seniors” Chapter 2)
A note of caution: When planning renovations try to have them done so they don’t distract from the resale value of your home. Although...
