Posts from 2018 December 14, 2018 Experience the Times of Your Life One of the rituals of family gatherings is the group photo. Parents wrangle the young ones into standing still and making a normal expression (real smiles, please) just long enough for Aunt Betty to click the shutter. Another entry for the family album. A generation ago, ... Read More December 08, 2018 Noticing the Need: Checking On Aging Parents Over the Holidays One of the best things about the holiday season is the chance to spend quality time with family members, whether they live near or far. Getting together in the spirit of the holidays is a great way to cherish old memories, make new ones, and check in on our aging loved ones. ... Read More November 28, 2018 Shorter Days Impact Seniors in Many Ways Since we’ve just had our clocks “fall back” to standard time across most of the country, that means darkness is already settling in even as we drive home from work. Less light, more cold (often accompanied by precipitation of some sort and/or wind) can have a debilitating ... Read More November 26, 2018 Elder Abuse Remains a Hidden Problem Despite the fact that millions of people in Canada are caring for an aging loved one, elder abuse remains a hidden problem that is largely under-recognized and under-reported. In fact, it is estimated that only one in six cases or fewer are ever reported, meaning the ... Read More November 16, 2018 Keep Seniors Safe and Warm in Their Homes Staying warm in the middle of an Arctic blast is always a hassle, and we certainly endorse all the good advice offered about covering up hands and ears and dressing in layers. But because the cold weather is a particular threat to the oldest and youngest among us, I wanted ... Read More Page 1 of 2
