Prevent Homelessness With Universal Design
The Older Womenʼs Network Housing Committee is calling for a change to
federal and provincial building codes to require that all new multi-unit
buildings be Universal Design.
Universal Design will accommodate everyone...
Downsizing for Boomers and Seniors #3: What to Sell
CALLS CALLS CALLS
People call us and say, “My children won’t take much, the consignment shop doesn’t want anything, the auctioneer is very negative about selling my furniture.”
Some weeks we...
Shopping for Grandchildren Help is Here!
Many of us are not as close to our grandchildren as we would like to be, due to our children living in other areas, yet when Christmas arrives we...
7 Things To Know About Cancer Prevention
Though not all cancers can be prevented, there are steps seniors can take that may help to prevent some. Lifestyle factors have a great deal to do with getting...
How To Avoid Senior Falls This Winter!
In September, in honour of National Fall Prevention Day we posted some articles to help seniors avoid falls and understand the impact of them. Now that winter has arrived, there...
Older Women’s Network – Media Release, Senior Housing November 16, 2016
MEDIA RELEASE, Nov. 16, 2016
On November 9th, the Older Women’s Network (OWN) presented Living in Place and Universal Design Awards to five pioneers and supporters of barrier-free housing.
Jessica...
You Are Never Too Old To Make Your Dreams Become Realities
Having a success-filled life begins with a vision then a mission and a dose of passion!
I believe that at any age we need to step back and take stock...
