In Canada, social isolation – especially for the elderly – is a real issue and one that needs serious attention. Past research has indicated that this form of loneliness can… read more →
According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, more than 2,800 opioid-related deaths occurred in Canada, in 2016. Interestingly, despite such a jarring statistic, Canada still trails America when it… read more →
When we were kids, we’d run around and play for hours upon hours, expending endless bundles of energy. With age though, we sometimes slow down and become more prone to… read more →
January 20, 2018 will mark Donald Trump’s first full year as the U.S. President. Since that time, the business mogul, turned reality TV star, turned politician, has stirred the White House… read more →
In October 2015, Justin Trudeau and the Liberal party decisively won the federal election over Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative party. Coming away with 184 seats, Trudeau certainly entered Parliament… read more →
As we get older, it becomes easier to appreciate how much more important it is to give back to others, and try to have a positive influence on those around… read more →
For some Canadians, turning 65 is the perfect time to pursue retirement. As the Government of Canada notes: “the standard age for beginning to receive your CPP retirement pension is… read more →
Hockey may be a physically gruelling sport to some, but for 96-year-old Mark Sertich, the game continues to be a vital part of his lifestyle. Residing in Duluth, Minnesota, Sertich… read more →
When it comes to stereotypes unfairly attached to older individuals, thinking they have a lack of interest in, or ability to properly use, modern technology is definitely right up there.… read more →