The Men’s Club is a social program just for men at Sunrise Senior Living in Oakville. Check out their adventures in the new column by Mark Giordani!
Giving to your community is good for your brain
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
VIDEO: Volunteering your time not only gives you a social life, it develops new pathways in your brain, improving memory and helping you live longer.
Life in a retirement home: What’s it really like?
April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
VIDEO: Wondering what life in a retirement community is really like? Residents tell you all about it in Seniors on Screen!
Little Known Facts About Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
February 14th is probably the sweetest day of the year—and we’re not only talking about sugary candy hearts and boxes full of chocolate truffles. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate all kinds of love and appreciation with friends and family. A party, special baked goods, or a beautiful handmade Valentine’s Day card are all great ways [...]
Occupy Seattle’s 84-year-old activist
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dorli Rainey speaks out famously now after gaining notoriety as the 84-year-old who was pepper-sprayed by police at Occupy Seattle. In fact, she’s become a surprising new face for the movement. Dorli has been doing the media interview circuit this week including speaking to political commentator and writer Keith Olbermann, host of “Countdown” on Current [...]
Why Remembrance Day Is Important to Me
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On November 11th Comfort Life joins with citizens across Canada in remembering those who fought for our freedoms. To help honour our veterans we asked seniors across the country to give us their thoughts about this special day. Those reflections were turned into a video called, “Why Remembrance Day Is Important to Me”. To all [...]
Remembrance Day Events at Canada’s Retirement Communities
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
On Friday, November 11th, retirement communities across Canada will honour those who fought in wartime conflicts and those we have lost. There will be remembrance services, music and visits to war memorials—and every event will bear the unique and thoughtful touches of residents and staff. We are very happy to be able to share some [...]
Seniors get (nearly) naked for charity
October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In today’s Seniors Speak Out, actions speak louder than words as we salute several church elders who took a page from the Calendar Girls and (nearly) bared all for charity. Their efforts were in support of a new 2012 fundraising calendar for the First Parish in Framingham, Massachusetts. The oldest participant —Mr. June—is a retired [...]
Happy National Seniors Day!
October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Parisian parties, art shows, concerts, dancing—and flash mobs at the mall! These are just a few of the fun, inventive ways that older adults will celebrate National Seniors Day today! We asked them why it’s great to be a senior and based on the exciting events planned for today, Edith’s response is right on target: [...]
Comfort Life at an OACAO Active Living Fair near you!
September 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It was a busy day for Comfort Life today! We met all kinds of great people at two OACAO Active Living Fairs and handed out copies of Comfort Life magazine and exclusive Comfort Life bags. The cookies were great too! We were at the Mississauga Seniors Centre and the North York Seniors Centre chatting about [...]
