A 2012 report on aging has showed that the elderly are discriminated against in large numbers in Canada. The term for this form of discrimination is called “Ageism” The study found three most common types ageism based on the responses of seniors were – The feeling of becoming invisible to the world around them The belief by others that they(…)
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Tips and Tools for Navigating Life
Are you like most of us Baby Boomers, dealing with the challenges of an aging parent(s)? Come join us for a free informal and informative discussion on planning for our lives as we age – Boomers and Parents – Tips and Tools for Navigating Life as we age. Topics we be discussing include –(…)
Caring for Aging Parents
The reality for many of us in North America … we will be dealing with the care issues of a parent/family member for 10-15 years. These issues did not exist a generation ago. Life expectancy was only the late 60’s for men and early 70’s for women. Today more people are living beyond 90-100 and care in(…)
Ready to Make the Move
As you look for a new place to live you have many things to consider. If you are a senior alone, you may feel isolated in your current neighbourhood.You may miss interaction with friends and neighbours and dislike eating alone. If you are considering a retirement community, be sure to visit several, as they all have(…)
Is Assisted Living Right for Me
Assisted Living Residences provide accommodation and varying levels of care and supportive services in a home-like, residential setting. Services typically include meals, social and recreational programs, 24-hour emergency response, laundry and housekeeping services, supervision or administration of medications and varying degrees of assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and routines. Nursing(…)
Care – Are You Ready
Planning for care is never easy. I most cases these responsibilities happen for many out of necessity. A parent breaks their hip …. and then the choices have to be made. For many baby boomers they are also dealing with their own issues like job loss, health concerns and their own retirement concerns. Add the(…)
Living on a Cloud
Many of us use Facebook, MSN and email everyday. Talking to family has drastically changed because of Google+ and Skype. Now we can upload pictures, share videos and tell stories using great blogging sites like Blogger and WordPress.Of course this leads to a whole new issue … what happens to all this information when we(…)
Care Giving Realities
Taking care of family is something many baby boomers are starting to face. Working, dealing with grown children and spending time helping your parents has become more work than many had anticipated. Some parents are fully independent and can live on their own, some need support but can still live their own home or live(…)
10 Financial Questions
Nothing can be more distressing to a child than to find out their elderly parent(s) are not longer able to make their own financial decisions or longer have the means to support themselves.The subject of money is important one … and like most things the sooner then better. But how can you approach the subject(…)
Time Waits for No Man or Woman!
There is a common thread running through the estate belonging to an elderly parent or loved one. Living through the Dirty Thirties – the Great Depression – has taught them to hold on to everything. This means then their attic, basement, or even barn, is usually full of “stuff”! Most of which should have been disposed(…)
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