During the holidays, it’s easy for some people to feel disconnected or doubt their place in the world. But there’s something we can learn from dogs wagging their tails or cats purring, even when life hasn’t been kind to them. They seem to know deep down that they’re loved, needed, and capable of making a […]

The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is a time of taking. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre highlights the most popular holiday scams so that you can recognize, reject, report and be merry. For more information go to this link: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/features-vedette/2021/11/holiday-fetes-eng.htm Counterfeit merchandise Counterfeiters can easily create […]

During this holiday time, you may be thinking about what you can give to your grandchildren. I suggest that give them the gift of a positive outlook on life and the gift of how you love the world. Teaching them to learn to love the world means that you teach them that they cannot be […]

The holidays are coming up fast, and this should be a joyous time, and it is for many, but for some, it is not. Life events make it hard to keep ahead of the isolation, loneliness and sorrow that visit some of us during the holiday season. In times when the world feels weighed down […]

 Every era, every culture, and every tradition carries its unique character—its strengths and weaknesses, its beauty and flaws. The age we live in is no different. We find ourselves grappling with challenges that seem to weigh heavily on our collective spirit, enduring certain struggles as inevitable and facing evils that demand change. Yet, history teaches […]

 For many, of us, retirement can lead to feelings of loneliness, especially if our loved ones live far away or as happens to young families, they become preoccupied with their own schedules. Here are some ideas on how to overcome these feelings. Scheduling visits with family or friends during the holiday season can create something […]

 Retirement is a time of new beginnings it also forces us to shift our daily routines and social connections, which are essential for mental and emotional well-being. The holidays are stressful, so keeping connections strong is important but it is particularly important around the holiday season. Nurturing connections can make a big difference in your […]

 Here’s a fresh take on how seniors can use AI to make life easier, 1. Virtual Personal Assistant Imagine having a helpful, non-judgmental assistant who doesn’t mind repeating directions or telling you the weather every ten minutes. With AI assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, seniors can get hands-free help with reminders, making calls, […]

 Generative AI might sound futuristic, like something out of The Jetsons, but it’s already here and can truly make life a bit easier (and more fun!) for seniors. Here’s why embracing this technology isn’t something to fear—and might even be something to get excited about! Enhanced Communication Generative AI tools, like speech-to-text software, can lend […]

 My sister-in-law just went into care as my brother could not give her the support she needed at home. So, at the urging of his children, he put her into a long-term care home. She is doing well there, and he is doing better at home now, but it will be hard for him over […]