The Power of Positive Stereotyping for Seniors Take a moment, envision a typical senior, are they happy? Are they full of life? Probably not, but why is that? Seniors are typically stereotyped as shriveled and lifeless, but the reality is not totally that. More and more, seniors are enjoying their lives in an [...]
Senior Safe Driving Tips Driving is one of the hardest tasks you’ll do every day. Heard that before? It’s repeated because it’s true! However, having a driver’s license is something that many Canadians take for granted, but it is a huge part of maintaining independence for people. Aging makes driving much more difficult, [...]
How-to Clean your closet without pulling out your hair Dreading digging into your closet to find your bathing suit? Your fall jacket? At this point, you probably couldn't name half the clothes in your wardrobe if your life depended on it, let alone make outfits with all of them that you would actually [...]
Why Canadian seniors are so happy Our culture reveres youth and the young. We don’t see TV ads for beer where a group of friends in their 70’s are enjoying a beer after a hike or while sitting around a crackling summer campfire. But what if the reality is that Canadian seniors are [...]
Self Care for Seniors: Summer Self-care is important all throughout the year, but it can be even more important during the hot, summer months when we’re constantly out with friends and family. Self-care is all about taking steps and measures to improve upon your overall health. It starts with understanding and focusing on [...]
Tips for Staying Cool this Summer Vancouver, and British Columbia as a whole, has been hit with wave after wave of incredible weather this summer. Just this week, Environment Canada issued a special warm weather warning for Metro Vancouver! But, are you prepared for the heat? With above average temperatures being predicted for [...]
The Best Smartphone Apps that Improve a Seniors Life As more and more seniors embrace the smartphone, as well as other digital devices, the market for applications that target that age bracket has exploded. There are several apps that should be on every senior’s phone or tablet including apps that provide security, those [...]
Caregivers Need Breaks Too! Working as a caregiver for the elderly can be a thankless job. People in this role often work long hours with little pay in tough working conditions. Sounds tough right? Unlike exhaustion or tiredness, which can be fixed through more sleep or a better routine, burnout is more of [...]
Deciding when home care is the best option for your loved one For some people, moving to a retirement community is a life propeller. For others, their home is what anchors them to life and makes them excited to get up in the morning. It’s important to have a conversation with your loved [...]
Thriving with a Loved One with Dementia Understanding changes and typical behaviors will help families and care teams respond in a way that enhances rather than takes away from the quality of life of the individual. Dementia is a scary disorder for everyone involved. Below are some potential symptoms your loved one may [...]
