Last thoughts on subjective ageing. Modern medicine should be adding life to years; not just more years to life. According to Stats Canada, there were over 861,000 people aged 85 and older counted in the 2021 Census, more than twice the number observed in the 2001 Census. The population aged 85 and older is one […]
Retirement marks a significant life change, and it’s important to acknowledge that it can impact your physical and mental well-being. However, there are many ways to support yourself during this transition and prioritize your health and happiness. One crucial aspect is getting enough quality sleep, which can be challenging as you age. By addressing any […]
After retiring, the daily grind of commuting, meeting deadlines, working for a demanding boss, and adhering to a strict nine-to-five schedule may come to an end. However, it does not necessarily mean that one’s life will be free of stress and anxiety. While workplace stress can take a serious toll on one’s health, especially when […]
Ah, retirement. The time in life when you can finally ditch that 9 to 5 grind and start living it up. But let’s face it, work isn’t just about the money. It gives us a sense of purpose and accomplishment. It gets us out of bed in the morning (or at least it used to […]
Managing and accepting change can be a difficult but inevitable aspect of life. As we age, the pace of life changes more rapidly, with the departure of children from the household, the loss of friends and loved ones, mounting physical and health challenges, and the approach of retirement. Responding to these changes can elicit a […]
Caree Risover charts her retirement through planning to implementation and enjoyment. Her retirement blog shares her quest for meaning in retired life with details of her thoughts, creativity, travel and even her vegetable plot. I enjoy reading her blog and recommend it to you. In a recent post, she started with the following statement. What I […]
Being away from loved ones on special occasions is like trying to drink a milkshake without a straw – it’s hard and just not the same. Today, my daughter’s birthday is here in Canada, but it was yesterday where she lives. It’s confusing, and I’m sure time zones were invented just to mess with us. […]
Recently, I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). At first, I was overwhelmed. I knew I had osteoarthritis, and I was coping with it. I like to research and to learn and so I started looking for information. There are, I found steps that can help me manage my symptoms and improve my quality of life. […]
In a previous statement, I said, “So, I guess those of us who have made it to or seventies can congratulate ourselves. By one measure anyway, we are successful agers!” Upon further reflection, I realized that this statement may or may not hold true. The definition of successful aging may vary from person to person, […]
There was a study from the 1980s that concluded there are three main factors to successful aging. 1) Being free of disability or disease; 2) having high cognitive and physical abilities, and 3) interacting with others in meaningful ways. But another definition of successful aging may involve the simple fact of reaching old age . […]
