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Reframing Senior Moves as Opportunities for Growth

Moving to a new home is often listed among life’s most stressful events. For seniors, this transition can feel particularly challenging as it may coincide with other significant life changes such as retirement, health adjustments, or the loss of a spouse. However, when approached thoughtfully, these transitions can become powerful catalysts for personal growth, new relationships, and renewed purpose.

Planning Ahead for Senior Care in the New Year

A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution List Read Time: 5 Minutes It’s that time of year again – time to make your New Year’s resolutions. Many of us resolve to lose weight, exercise more, save money, or pick up a new hobby. But if you have aging parents or loved ones, there’s an important…

Seniors’ Recovery After a Hospital Discharge

Read Time: 5 Minutes Transitioning from hospital care back to home can be a pivotal moment in a senior’s recovery journey. While many look forward to the comfort of their own environment, the process can also present various challenges. Many individuals are discharged from hospital with insufficient guidance or support from the hospital team, and…

Expert Tips to Avoid Common Cane Slip-Ups

We found out that an estimated 50% of cane users make at least one common mistake. From choosing aesthetics over functionality to using a cane of incorrect height, these errors can seriously compromise safety and effectiveness. That’s 50% of all cane users!

3 Ways to Recognize and Address Caregiver Burnout 

Caregiving is a vital but often overwhelming responsibility, particularly in Canada, where an estimated 8.1 million people provide unpaid care to family members or friends with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or aging needs, according to Statistics Canada. Despite the invaluable support caregivers provide, many face significant challenges that can lead to burnout—a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion…