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 [...]
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 [...]
Creating a Healing/Meditation Garden – Part One
Healing/meditation gardens; how design and plant placement can sooth a stressed mind, boost serotonin and provide a space for reflection. Blog post [...]
Living the Dementia Journey
This is about workshops available for friends, family and caregivers who support the well-being of people living with dementia and their [...]
Decisions at the End of Life
Now that Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is legal in Canada there are new conversations happening in faith communities. On February [...]
Lifelong Learning via Hamilton Public Library
The Hamilton Public Library (with many local branches and online services) serves as a vital resource for lifelong learning for maturing adults. [...]
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 [...]
Downsizing Without Getting Down
Growing up with anti-materialistic parents my sister and I never had a cluttered life. Moving often we were restricted in the amount [...]
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, [...]