A power of attorney is a person that is granted (under a power of attorney document) the authority by you to make financial and legal decisions on your behalf. Powers of attorney can be used in a variety of situations and come in different forms. You may want to discuss the right type for you…

  Need a convenient get-away? Still brainstorming places to go for your next trip? Here’s a list of senior friendly travel destinations to get you started. Booking a Cruise Cruises offers convenience for travelers, as activities and meals are already planned for you, taking away some of that travel stress. For those that are less…

Now that the autumn is rolling around and the weather is getting cooler, you might not be enjoying some of the warmer weather activities you were before. Here are some ideas for activities for the autumn and winter! Winter Sports Winter sports are popular, especially in Vancouver during the colder seasons. Such winter sports include…

Being a family caregiver for a parent or spouse can be very stressful and over time, take a toll on the caregiver. Juggling tasks such as accompaniment to appointments, meal preparation, personal care, paying bills, care planning, and a multitude of other tasks, a typical caregiver can wear many hats. Approximately 1 in every 3…

  Home getting cluttered? There are many reasons for tidying up your home. Perhaps you need to get it ready to sell. Maybe you’re expecting out-of town visitors to stay at your house, or just planning a Saturday night dinner party. Need a little direction on how to approach it all? Here are some strategies…

  We all know that eating well and staying active is good for us, but exactly how much can it extend our lives? A good way to determine the relationship between lifestyle and health is to look at places where people live the longest. Author Dan Buettner writes that the following places, coined “blue zones”,…

Choosing a sunscreen can be challenging. You may be wondering what ingredients to look out for, or whether the sunscreen is strong enough. Ultimately, a good sunscreen should provide protection from ultraviolet light from the sun. Ultraviolet light is made up of long wave ultraviolet light (UVA), and short wave ultraviolet light (UVB). It’s important…

As we grow older, it’s important to help your mind stay sharp. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65. Research has shown that lifestyle factors affect whether or not someone gets dementia. One key factor is the amount of mental stimulation someone gets, so keeping your mind working is essential. Here…

As we age, a number of different changes can occur to our body, including to our digestive system. There are a variety of reasons for the change, including medication side effects, inactivity, and dehydration. Here are some common conditions of the digestive system which occur more frequently the older we get. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…

The thyroid is an important organ in your neck responsible for maintenance of your metabolism, heart, bones, muscles, and other organs. Thyroid issues become more common as we age. Women are at an even increased risk – 20% of women over the age of 60 have issues with their thyroid. Because growing older can mean many…