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April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day

If you could not speak for yourself, who would be speaking on your behalf? Who would make health care decisions for you if you could not yourself? Advance Care Planning Canada is an amazing online resource that includes free downloadable and printable documents to...

Senior Talks & Tea

Companionship visits, friendly check-ins, or wellness visits are all valuable services to consider for a caregiver who might require respite or if someone is living alone and potentially isolated. Most non-medical companionship services for seniors focus on providing...

Testimonial: A Tale of Downsizing, Decluttering, & Relocation

“In early September, our 80-year-old mother found a one-bedroom apartment in a seniors’ building near the town where she grew up. She had been thinking about moving back to that area for a few years but had made no real preparations. Suddenly, the race was on to sell...

Age-Friendly Universities and Why They Are So Important

When most people think of universities, what initially comes to mind is young adults. After all, this is where students go to learn and prepare for their future careers. However, as populations around the world continue to age, it is becoming increasingly important...