Food for Thought
Have any of you started a diet, or made a New Years Resolution to eat healthily? It’s so difficult, isn’t
Aging in Place: will it work for you?
It has been found that as many as 90 percent of Canadian seniors wish to age at home. Yet, according
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
Aging Positively: why what we think of “old age” matters
There is a lot to be said about a positive frame of mind; not only is it more pleasant, research
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
A combined effort by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization, World Elder
Elder Abuse: the silence, the stigma, and the way out
It is estimated that 8-10%, or approximately 750,000 seniors in Canada experience elder abuse. However, elder abuse is also one
Benefits of Going Online
Why the advantages of using the internet outweigh any risks. In previous blogs we discussed the prevalence and misconceptions surrounding
Scams and Online Safety: Tips from an Expert
The other day I received a phone call from a “virus software company” saying my computer had been compromised. They
Online Scams and Seniors: our Q&A with an expert
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). The day aims to focus global attention on the problem of
