Category: independent living
Your Time
Aug 17, 2011
It is important to take time each day to spend for and on yourself. It may seem you don’t have the time, it is selfish, or there are more important things to do. In fact, in the scheme of things and as a caregiver, one of the most important things you can do each day is to spend at least ten to fifteen minutes on yourself. By doing so, you help yourself as well as those around you. Those ten to fifteen minutes spent on yourself can help you relax, ease tension, and refresh yourself. That time can help you return to your caregiver tasks with renewed energy and a new perspective.
5 Of The Largest Growing Senior Recreational Activities In Ontario
Aug 30, 2011
Everyone is now well aware of the push by health advocators and the senior demographic to stay active throughout their retirement years . The question is though, what are the activities that are of interest to me personally? Here are 5 activities that are becoming the talk of seniors across Ontario
7 Tech-Friendly Recommendations for Baby Boomers
Sep 07, 2011
As a Baby Boomer dealing with hearing loss, memory loss, and unbending knees, they appreciate every bit of senior assistance. That gratitude extends to manufacturers developing products tailored for those with reduced capacity or not familiar with our rapidly changing tech world.
VIDEO: Three Ways to Downsizing Your Life
May 30, 2012
Instead of being scary, moving to a retirement community can be a fun new experience, as Sandra and Tibor Haluskay found it to be.
Herbal Tea Gardening: Grow Your Own Herbal Iced Teas
Jul 10, 2012
Herbs are not only delicious and great for cooking, but are also packed with health benefits. Here's how to grow your own for herb tea.
Do seniors with mild dementia belong in independent living?
Jul 27, 2012
What do you do when a senior needs more help than a retirement home can provide? And when they won't accept the help that is offered?
Lost in the Continent of Incontinence: maximum protection for those fits of laughter
Aug 14, 2012
There comes a time when roles are reversed and it's your turn to care for your parents. In this post, Nicole McKechnie shares one such moment where laughter made the issue much easier to "absorb".
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Living Life to the Fullest: How an Avid Cyclist Spends His Time
Nov 20, 2012
Cyclist Jack Hyatt's inspiring daily routines prove that it's never too late to accomplish your own fitness goals and live life to the fullest! Read more...
