Kids are priceless, most people with children would agree despite any kind of agonizing drama that one may experience over the years.
So how priceless are they? And why might a senior feel that their daughter(s) are worth more.
Well, it's...
As we age, many of us decide to downsize. Downsizing involves moving to a smaller living space, a smaller house, condo or apartment. If we’ve been living in our present home for many years we’re likely to have accumulated...
Seniors, especially those who are isolated, tend to become victims of fraud or financial abuse. Telemarketing scams are common. Financial abuse from friends, relatives and others who are in a position of trust can also occur. Quite often the...
At some point many of those with Alzheimer’s will need assisted living. Though there are many supports in place for Alzheimer patients to live on their own, as the disease progresses, the question will be whether or not it’s...
Nowadays there are three groups of people downsizing: 90 year olds are moving to retirement residences, the 70 plus crowd is moving to bungalows, condos or apartments, and the over 50 year olds are moving to a new LIFESTYLE, be...
One of the latest research studies completed on women’s retirement shows that women are still at a greater risk of a financially insecure retirement when compared with their male counterparts. In most cases, women are still being paid less...
“Living in Place”, the Older Women’s Network’s housing campaign, calls for a
change to the Ontario Building Code to require that ALL new residential buildings
be 100% universal design or easily adaptable, so that anyone of any age or ability
can live...
Housing News
Daniels Corp includes universal design in new DuEast condo
Daniels Corporation and the Older Women’s Network have been in
discussions for several months. Daniels Corp. has agreed to include
universal design suites in their new DuEast condo in eastern Regent Park.
Daniels’...
When you start planning for retirement and moving to a retirement community, think ahead. Ask yourself what you want and what way of life will make you happy in retirement. Start planning early while you are still in good...
Talking about care options with your aging parents can be a difficult subject to bring up. You realize that the time has come because your parents are having problems using the stairs or taking their medication properly. Bringing up...
