Grief can be a profound and unexpected visitor in our lives, regardless of age. As seniors, we may find ourselves facing this experience more frequently, given the natural course of life. Nevertheless, when the loss hits close to our hearts, especially if it’s a cherished friend, a life partner, or someone we spent each day […]
As you transition into retirement, it’s a perfect time to discover the vibrant and flourishing aspects of your identity that may have been somewhat overshadowed during your working years. Retirement doesn’t mark the end of your personal journey but rather the beginning of an exciting new chapter in your life. The path ahead is filled […]
My brother just lost his pet of 14 years and is debating getting a young dog to replace the one he just lost. He will be 70 in a few years. While pet ownership can undoubtedly bring joy and companionship into the lives of many, it is essential to consider the specific needs and challenges that […]
It’s fascinating how we tend to delay the complex aspects of relationships and love as we age. But love has the power to enrich our lives, instill positivity, and give us deeper purpose. Supporting a partner who is living with someone experiencing dementia is a compassionate and challenging journey. It is a profound act of […]
Two surveys explain the challenges people face when approaching retirement, even with enough savings. In the first survey conducted in March, 54% of pre-retirees expected a peaceful transition into retirement.. However, upon reflection, only 32% of actual retirees reported that the transition had indeed been smooth. Besides money, pre-retirees worry about social interactions, a sense […]
For several years, Bronnie Ware sat by the bedsides of dying people and as a result, she wrote a book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. The conversations shared were personal, life-changing, and enormously insightful. Others have expanded on her work by interviewing patients in palliative care units and nursing homes who are seeing […]
How many friends does the average person in Canada and the United States have, was the question posed. The answer appears to be five or more close friends. I thought about my own situation and realized that I had three close friends, and about four or five friends who were not as close, but I […]
Our society often holds negative stereotypes about older adults, which are evident in language, media, and humour. Common phrases like “over the hill” and “don’t be an old fuddy-duddy” depict aging as a period of weakness and incompetence. This bias against older individuals is termed “ageism.” Ageism is defined as any attitude, action, or societal […]
“Life that is not growing and advancing makes living only not dying.”Simone de Beauvoir Simone de Beauvoir, a pivotal figure in the feminist movement and an influential writer, encourages us to ponder what it means to advance and grow in life. The definition of ‘advancing’ and ‘growing’ varies from person to person, shaping our reactions […]
Yesterday I posted some struggles that we may have when we retire, they were meant to be humourous. Today I want to look at some serious retiree struggles: Adjusting to a new routine: Saying goodbye to the daily work grind can be a significant adjustment. However, it’s an opportunity to create a new, flexible routine […]
