Regaining Dignity After Brain Injury
My mother was 47 years old when a stroke caused by a brain aneurysm hit. Suddenly her short-term memory, sense of [...]
Youth, Elders and Personhood
I am 64 and seem to be a member of the youth-centered Baby Boom generation. At 14 I rejected the lifestyle and [...]
Second Units Info Sheet
My husband and I have been considering our future housing. One concept that keeps arising is building a secondary unit onto [...]
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 [...]