When Shopping Support is Needed
During my recovery time, I have received a lot of assistance from my family in accompanying me to appointments, and on minor [...]
Experiencing illness, infirmity and interdependence
Bemoaning my lack of independence after last month’s surgery a friend reminded me that interdependence is a worthier goal. There is [...]
Getting to know the Pass It On Network
Blog post contributed by Pat Spadafora, Country Liaison, Canada, Pass It On Network The Pass it On Network was co-founded by Jan [...]
Interview with Mary Buzzell – Personhood Advocate
Interview with Mary Buzzell – Personhood Advocate, Member of Hamilton Aging in Community by Thipiga Sivayoganathan, McMaster University recent graduate. Mary [...]
Unitarian Commons – a Faith Community Co-housing Project
Unitarian Commons has been working on a 20 unit, multi generational, Universal Design, co-housing community as part of a larger condo [...]
Pathways to Homelessness and Home Again
Aged persons who are isolated, live alone, and lack economic stability and family or social supports are at great risk for becoming [...]
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
Oasis. A new senior driven model for social and health supports located within the buildings they live in, started in Kingston, now [...]
Jury Rigging Affordable Granny Flats
When my mom moved in with her Parkinsonism, blindness and short-term memory loss we had to Jury-rig in a hurry. A handyman, [...]
Folk Dancing in Hamilton
Folk dancing can be a great community building activity. Several Hamilton organization are providing opportunities for older adults to learn and share in this great activity.
Japan’s Caring Tickets
I first read about this uniquely Japanese system of mutual care support called Fureai Kippu or "Caring Tickets" in a book on [...]