Autumn is a great time to pick up local produce that’s cheap and delicious. We’re lucky – here in BC, we have a wide range of growing conditions, resulting in tasty crops being produced at different times of the year.  Check out your local farmers market to see what’s available!  Cooking is a great activity…

There has been a lot recently in the media about aging couples being separated when one or both spouses need high level care.  This is a situation that none of us want to see our loved ones in.  However, since we have seen this happen all too often, I thought I would dedicate our next…

According to the Canadian Arthritis Society, over 4.6 million Canadian adults have arthritis. That’s around 1 in 6 adults. By 2036, this number is expected to grow to an estimated 7.5 million Canadian adults, which is 1 in 5 adults. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, which is inflammation of the joints which…

Changes to our sleeping is a natural part of aging. For many people, unfortunately, aging results in difficulty with sleeping. But just because we may experience sleep disruption as we get older, it doesn’t mean we need any less of it. Research suggests that the amount of sleep we need stays pretty well constant for…

With all the beautiful weather, it’s nice to get out explore somewhere new. Here are some easy daytrips, most within one hour’s drive from Vancouver. Steveston Located just beside Richmond, Steveston has a wonderful small-town charm. Steveston has great shopping, restaurants, heritage sites, and Artisan and Farmer’s Markets. For more information, please visit: http://www.tourismrichmond.com/things-to-do/steveston/ Squamish…

In research for this article, I asked a few of my clients for some insights into what they’ve learned from their caregiving experiences, and what they would tell their younger selves given what they know now. I expected to receive a series of tips and practical advice but instead what I got back was an…

As we age, it’s important to make sure we’re getting all the nutrients we need in order to keep healthy. Protein is especially important for older adults. Find out why! Why do older adults need to make sure they get enough protein? As we age, the composition of our body changes. Muscle mass and bone…

For this week’s blog, we interview Barb Fletcher about how to reduce stress using quantifiable tools and metrics. Barb is currently the Executive Director of the Atlantic Institute on Aging, AND she has her own business! Prior to this, Barb worked for over 30 years in the health care field in the government and non-profit…

Do you have arthritis? Lower back pain? Joint pain? Pain is a common health condition reported by seniors, with up to 85% of those living in retirement homes reporting they have serious pain. Chronic pain can be debilitating, frustrating and emotionally exhausting. There are some techniques to help with both acute and chronic pain. Even…

The idea of eating locally has become increasingly popular for many North Americans. There are so many great reasons to eat locally – from supporting the local economy, helping the environment, and getting delicious produce at their prime ripeness and nutrition levels. If you want to eat locally this summer, here are some places you…