My grandson Ryder started school grade 7 this year; I started that grade in 1959 and as I reminisce about my own experiences at that age, way back in 1959, I can’t help but marvel at how much the world has transformed. Yet, amidst all the changes, there are certain aspects that have remained remarkably […]
Ah, ageism, the fine art of stereotyping an entire group of people because, well, who needs individuality when you can make sweeping generalizations? Lately, the media has been having a field day discussing how affluent seniors have become. Some in the media have even dubbed us “Old. Rich. Spoiled.” Quite the compliment, I must say. […]
My fellow Grandparents, I want to start by acknowledging the important role you play in your grandchild’s life. As loving and supportive grandparents, you have the power to help your grandchildren overcome their fears and reach their highest potential. In this ever-changing world, it is crucial to equip them with the necessary tools and mindset […]
Thanksgiving is an important time of year for those of us in Canada, but in many areas of the country there is not a lot to be thankful for today. Food insecurity is a threat to the health and welfare of many seniors, those with disabilities and those on fixed incomes. We are confronted with […]
All relationships are fraught with dangers, and sometimes we lose contact with friends and those we love. Some of us reach out and reconnect, others don’t or take too long to connect. I was at a celebration of life for a cousin a few weeks ago, but his brothers were not there as they had […]
Confusion, indecision, and uncertainty are like mischievous gremlins playing tricks on our minds, taunting us with their tantalizing dance of options. It’s as if they conspire to keep us in a perpetual state of bewilderment, hoping to see us stumble and fumble our way through life’s choices. But fear not, for within this chaos lies […]
It’s an absolute law that every challenge, fear, or loss you encounter bears gifts far more valuable than the price of the trouble they cause. Ah, yes, the absolute law of life, where challenges, fears, and losses are like those little pranksters that show up unannounced at your doorstep. But fret not, my friend, for […]
I was fortunate a few years back I had cataract surgery. I say fortunate because after my surgery I saw the world in a different light. I could see colours that had been lost to me. As we grow older, we may forget the wonders that are all around us. Humans love the new and […]
I was reading abut two studies that will help seniors live longer. Here is a quick summary of them and my ideas as to whether they would be accepted by seniors in North America. The Blue Zones study conducted by National Geographic and author Dan Buettner identified five regions around the world where people tend […]
In her weekly blog, “The Marginalian by Maria Popova” talked about growing older and I thought about what she said and found this question and some ideas on an answer: How can we, as we grow older not make life a parody of itself if we believe that life is largely a matter of how […]
