7 Benefits of Owning Pets for Seniors
"No outfit is complete without a little cat hair." "Dogs aren't our whole lives, but they make our lives whole." I could go on and on with famous quotes about our furry friends, there's no shortage of love and you can't go more than a few minutes on the internet...
How much does a Walk-in Shower cost?
There are two types of people in this world: those who have run into unexpected costs during a bathroom renovation and those who haven’t experienced a bathroom renovation. If you’ve been through a remodeling project you know hidden costs creep out of nowhere. The...
5 Ways to Create an Accessible Kitchen
Good kitchen design is important for any home. Having a properly designed accessible kitchen reduces injuries and mishaps. Being able to cook and clean up after yourself is an important factor in staying empowered and independent as you age or if you use a wheelchair....
Senior Safety: 10 Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Fraud
One day you are enjoying a cup of tea at home and the phone rings. “Hello Grandma, it’s your grandson calling. I’ve been traveling and I lost my wallet and passport. Could you send me some money?” The voice is a bit muffled, and you can’t tell which grandson is...
How you can live to 100. Pt. 4/4 Blue Zones
Welcome to the last part of our 4 part series on how to live to 100! Over the past three weeks, we've traveled to the mountain villages of Sardinia (read here), the warm coastal waters of Okinawa, Japan (read here), then stopped by Loma Lina, California (read here)....
Living to 100 in Loma Linda, California: Blue Zones Pt. 3/4
Welcome to part 3 of our 4 part series on how to live to 100! If you've been following along the last few weeks, pat yourself on the back because you're 2 weeks closer to 100, well done. Over the past two weeks, we've traveled to the mountain villages of Sardinia for...
Living to 100 in Japan: Blue Zones Pt. 2/4
Welcome to part 2 of our 4 part series on how to live to 100! Last week we took a trip to the mountain villages of Sardinia, Italy for some pecorino cheese, red wine, and a good time (read here). This week we travel to the Okinawa Island of Japan. 'Blue zone’ has...
Live to 100 in Italy: Blue Zones Pt. 1/4
Your favourite colour might not be blue, but if you had to pick a “zone” to live in, it would undoubtedly be a blue one. Living to 100 is a pipedream for many (a healthy 100 that is), but in some areas of the world, it’s less a dream and more a reality. Pushed to the...
Is your Home Welcoming to Guests with Disabilities?
The crockpot has been stewing since this morning. Your partner should be home any minute with that fancy bottle of wine you "asked" them to pick up. It's only a matter of time until your old college friends arrive from out-of-state. *Ding, Dong* you rush to the door,...
3 Ways our Relationships Change as we Age
"A melancholy lesson of advancing years is the realization that you can't make old friends." - Christopher Hitchens What can we expect from our friends, family members, and loved ones when we become older adults? Expert guest writer, Kaya Quinsey, studied clinical...