An Intergenerational Tour of McMaster Museum of Art
An Intergenerational Tour of McMaster Museum of Art By: Jess Downer, 4th year McMaster Student and HAC Student Volunteer (2024-2026) What an [...]
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Blogs are written by volunteer seniors and students for Hamilton Aging in Community.Misconceptions vs. Reality: Reframing Conversations About Long-Term Care
Misconceptions vs. Reality: Reframing Conversations About Long-Term Care By: Jess Downer As a McMaster student, this past summer, I had the [...]
Aging with Spirit #2: Intergenerational Mentoring
Aging with Spirit #2: Intergenerational Mentoring By Ellen Ryan In our later years, we naturally develop a sense of Generativity, the desire [...]
Older Adult-Friendly Hiking Trails and The Importance of Being Outside and Engaging in Nature
Older Adult-Friendly Hiking Trails and The Importance of Being Outside and Engaging in Nature By: Jess Downer Exploring nature through walking and [...]
Aging with Spirit: Living the Questions
Aging with Spirit: Living the Questions By Ellen Ryan "...be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and [...]
Creativity Fosters Mindfulness and Flourishing in Later Life
Creativity Fosters Mindfulness and Flourishing in Later Life By Ellen Ryan Twenty years ago, I was just [...]
Accessing Virtual Mental Health Resources as an Older Adult
Accessing Virtual Mental Health Resources as an Older Adult By: Jess Downer The COVID-19 pandemic transformed how we access services, including mental [...]
Digging Into Wellness: How Gardening Helps Older Adults Thrive
Digging Into Wellness: How Gardening Helps Older Adults Thrive by Natalia Presta, McMaster Student Volunteer with Hamilton Aging in Community Gardening is [...]
Housing Options for Older Adults in Hamilton – A New Resource
Housing Options for Older Adults in Hamilton – A New Resource By Ellen Ryan, co-leader of Hamilton Aging in Community The [...]
Navigating Life After Brain Injuries: My Journey and Insights on TBI in Older Adults
Navigating Life After Brain Injuries: My Journey and Insights on TBI in Older Adults Jess Downer Today, I want to share a [...]