Clarence, 82, believed change was for the young. “I am who I am,” he said when his doctor suggested he might benefit from stress management techniques. “At my age, you don’t start over. You just try to get through each day.” Clarence had survived military service, decades of factory work, and the loss of many […]
When June turned 75, she realized her days were still packed as full as they’d been when she was working and raising children. Between doctor appointments, grocery shopping, managing finances, helping her adult children with various crises, volunteering at church, and trying to maintain her home, June felt like she was running a marathon every […]
At 69, Don hadn’t touched his toes in years. In fact, he’d given up on most physical activities after a knee replacement two years earlier left him feeling unsteady and self-conscious about his mobility. But when his daughter suggested he try a gentle senior yoga class at the community center, Don was skeptical. “I’m not […]
Mina, 73, thought meditation was for monks and movie stars. “I’m too old to sit pretzel-style on the floor,” she told her doctor when he suggested meditation for her increasing anxiety. “Besides, my mind never stops racing, there’s no way I could meditate.” But when her sleep problems worsened and her blood pressure continued to […]
Ed, 80, used to say, “I’ve been through worse.” A Vietnam war veteran who had survived combat, raised five children, and worked two jobs to support his family, Ed prided himself on his resilience. But when his wife of 55 years passed away, and his days stretched endlessly without her comforting presence, he realized he […]
Ed, 80, used to say, “I’ve been through worse.” A Vietnam war veteran who had survived combat, raised five children, and worked two jobs to support his family, Ed prided himself on his resilience. But when his wife of 55 years passed away, and his days stretched endlessly without her comforting presence, he realized he […]
Margaret, 76, always prided herself on being a good friend and listener. But lately, even a short phone call left her drained. “I just don’t have the energy to deal with anyone,” she confessed to her daughter. Her friends began to notice that Margaret was withdrawing from their weekly coffee dates and seemed distant during […]
After he retired from his job as a postal worker, 68-year-old Leo thought he’d finally have time to relax. But when his blood pressure started creeping up, he also experienced chest pains and ended up in the emergency room with a minor heart attack. “I thought I was just tired,” he said. “Turns out, I […]
As the United States celebrates its Independence Day, I can’t help but think of their southern neighbors and the special bond that has long existed between the two nations. I found out recently that my grandfatherwas born in the United States but he raised his family in Southern Sasketchewan and died there, So, despite the […]
At 72, Marion never expected to feel so overwhelmed. A retired teacher, she once prided herself on her calm demeanor and ability to adapt to change. But with rising grocery prices stretching her fixed income, concerns about her daughter’s divorce, and the constant stream of troubling news, Marion found herself unable to sleep and quick […]
