There are many issues that seniors in Canada may face, and the specific issues that are most significant can vary from person to person. Some common issues that seniors may face include. Health issues As people age, they may be more likely to experience health problems such as chronic diseases, mobility issues, and mental health […]
It’s hard to imagine what retirement will be like even now, but it is getting tougher by the day. Senior anxiety over the state of the nation’s finances and their worries about health, career and other aspects of life have been clear in recent months. Imagine how you would feel if you were told that […]
It is not uncommon for governments to look to pensioners as a source of revenue when facing financial challenges. They may target pensioners through measures such as increasing taxes on pension income or decreasing pension benefits. They can also increase the age at which people are eligible to receive pension payments. These measures are controversial […]
Some whimsy to start the weekend with my attempt at a poem about dark matter followed by a poem by Rebecca Anne Wood Elson a Canadian–American astronomer and writer about the same subject. Dark matter, a mystery still unsolved A substance that scientists have evolved To understand and decipher its code But still, it remains […]
There are several strategies that can help improve sleep. Here are a few: Establish a regular sleep schedule. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This can help regulate your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Create a relaxing bedtime routine. Engage in activities that help you […]
Anxiety is a common and often debilitating mental health condition that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide, affecting around 1 in 4 people in their lives. Anxiety can manifest in different ways and can range from mild […]
Writing for-profit ads can be tricky, especially if you don’t know what you’re doing. It’s all too easy to end up with an ad that makes no sense and doesn’t even convince anyone to buy your product or service. To help prevent this from happening, here are some of the worst mistakes you can make […]
I don’t know about you, but I keep getting emails telling me how I can turn my hobby of writing into a profitable business. I am retired and have a good income, so I am not in a hurry to do extra work. This post summarizes and makes fun of the emails that I receive […]
Women are less prepared for retirement than men. On average, women have 30% less saved for retirement than men. Only 47% of working women said they were on track to retire while only 37% of working men said they were on track or ahead of schedule. Women are behind in retirement planning. According to a […]
What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing, it just waved. I’m worried about the calendar. Its days are numbered. What time did the person go to the dentist? Tooth hurty. I thought the dryer was shrinking my clothes, but it turns out it was the refrigerator all along. What do you call a […]
