Age Experience And The Later-In-Life Author: Those We Left Behind
“Invite the unexpected. Do not hesitate.” Casey MacMillan, the main character in my novel THOSE WE LEFT BEHIND, speaks these words as the end of the story approaches.
As I wrote...
We Don’t Just Get Wiser as We Age
Society is aging, with the demographics slowly shifting to a larger number of people who are over 60 years of age. We’ve always read that wisdom comes with age...
The Next Fall Could Be The Last Fall
In the 'fourth quarter of life,' a fall can dramatically change things. When you're younger, you heal quickly. When you're much older, you heal very slowly, if at all. When we...
Stay Healthy This Flu Season! 5 Tips For Older Adults
We’re heading into cold and flu season, and since older adults, and particularly those 65 years of age and older have an increased risk of developing serious complications from the...
Free Dementia Conversation Cards Help To Keep Families And Friends Close After Diagnosis
Award-winning older people’s charity, Alive, has launched a free resource that offers conversation ideas and advice to help family members and friends to feel close to a loved one...
The Importance of The Senior Vote
Municipal elections will soon be held in Ontario. Though it’s important for everyone to vote, the role of seniors in each election is very important. With the growing number...
Post Surgery – Use It Or Lose It: Aka Do You Suffer From The...
After PT for my back surgery ended, I needed to replace that activity as I really understood how much better I felt after a session in the pool. I...