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How Back-To-School Season Can Impact The Emotional Well-Being of Seniors

How Back-To-School Season Can Impact The Emotional Well-Being Of Seniors

With back-to-school season in full effect across Canada, streets are filled with school buses, stores are showcasing supplies and families are adjusting to new routines. While this is a joyful and busy time for many households, it can have a surprising emotional impact on seniors. Grandparents, older caregivers and individuals living alone alike are having […]

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4 Meaningful Ways to Show Seniors Love and Connection

4 Meaningful Ways To Show Seniors Love And Connection

With February well underway, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! The annual celebration of love and togetherness is commonly shared between romantic partners. This is why, for many seniors, it can be a lonely day. Whether due to the loss of a spouse, distance from family or mobility challenges, older adults often experience feelings

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Why Staying Socially Connected Is Essential For Older Adults

Why Staying Socially Connected Is Essential For Older Adults

For many older adults, contending with mobility challenges is only a small portion of their daily struggles. Loneliness, isolation and depression are also major factors in an elderly person’s well-being. This is why making social connections should be a greater priority than most think. For seniors, socializing is more than just a way to pass

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How Older Adults can Safely Navigate Back to School Season

How Older Adults Can Safely Navigate Through Back-To-School Season

A new school year will begin in about a month! Students and teachers are gearing up for another stretch of classroom studies and activities. As a result, this isn’t a time of year when many people consider the needs of seniors. But that is a mistake. There are numerous concerns for older adults during back-to-school

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How Senior Citizens Can Overcome Common Misconceptions And Stereotypes

How Senior Citizens Can Overcome Common Misconceptions And Stereotypes

In August of 2020, London, Ontario’s Western University conducted a survey to gauge the attitudes and opinions of 2,110 Canadians and 2,124 Americans. The respondents were aged 18 to 65+ years old. The objective of the study was to assess how North Americans perceived older people during the pandemic and what factors explained these perceptions.

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What Are The Keys To Helping Seniors Overcome Loneliness

What Are The Keys To Helping Seniors Overcome Loneliness?

For most people, the forthcoming holiday season is bound to be a joyous one. Even with COVID-19 impacting the ways in which we get together, it’s hard to deny that the holidays are a time for celebrating with loved ones. Of course, not everyone has frequent access to their loved ones. For elderly individuals, visiting

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