Recent Blog Posts
Having the Courageous Conversation About Long-Term Care
We all know baby boomers are aging. Every day 3,000 boomers in Canada and 10,000 boomers in the US turn 65. While medical science has made major advancements that are continuing to prolong people’s lives there are some people who are not going … [Read More...]
Lessons Learned Through Homecare: A Daughter’s Love and Honour
Most Canadians would prefer to remain at home for as long as possible as they age, regardless of illness. Andrea Nathanson of Qualicare shares a beautiful story of one daughter who gave her ailing mother unconditional love, care and support at home … [Read More...]
Why Getting Older is a Good Thing
Older people are happy. Myth or fact? Actually, this is true, according to the Revera Report on Happiness released just last month. They conducted an online survey of 1,501 Canadians of various ages in order to better understand their attitudes … [Read More...]
Downsizing Tips: Five Reasons to Consider a Yard Sale When Downsizing
There comes a time, after the kids have grown and are out on their own, when the family home has become too big for just two. While the sensible move is into a smaller house or a condo, the thought of downsizing can become overwhelming. What do … [Read More...]
Health and Wellness
Having the Courageous Conversation About Long-Term Care
We all know baby boomers are aging. Every day 3,000 boomers in Canada and 10,000 boomers in the US turn 65. While medical science has made major … [Read More...]
Lessons Learned Through Homecare: A Daughter’s Love and Honour
Most Canadians would prefer to remain at home for as long as possible as they age, regardless of illness. Andrea Nathanson of Qualicare shares a … [Read More...]
Why Getting Older is a Good Thing
Older people are happy. Myth or fact? Actually, this is true, according to the Revera Report on Happiness released just last month. They … [Read More...]
Relationships
Learning to Love Again After a Loss
How does one begin to seek love again after the loss of a spouse or significant other? When is it okay to move past the loss, to the living, and … [Read More...]
10 Great Gifts for Seniors
My family and I buy each of our grandparents presents three times a year: on their birthdays, on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, and on their … [Read More...]
5 Ways to Help Seniors Deal with the Loss of a Spouse
The loss of a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences seniors face. So, it’s natural for family members and loved ones to want to offer … [Read More...]
