Aging in Place – Blog

Seniors, many common chronic diseases are preventable or manageable! According to Public Health Agency of Canada, people over 65 years old make up approximately 20%

Those of you who follow our social media, or receive our e-newsletter, may remember that I am a fan of aging in place (the ability

According to University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine, walking outdoors provides physical and emotional benefits to older adults. The opposite is also true: lack of

A study conducted by AARP (formerly, the American Association of Retired Persons) discovered that 45% of Participating adults (50+) reported an increase in motivation for

“Animals are such agreeable friends. They ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot Whether you grew up with them or not, I

In addition to the general wear and tear on a cellular level, outlined in Part One of this article, the second cause of aging is

It is estimated that consumers spend $62 Billion a year seeking anti-aging solutions. However, none of these quick fixes can turn back the hands of

“The older you get, the better you get. Unless you’re a banana.” — Betty White I don’t know about you, but I think this is

Our cognitive abilities (remembering, planning, organizing, making decisions and more) affect how well we complete daily tasks, and our ability to live independently. As we

As parents age, you may find yourself in the role of a caregiver and if you live far away, you may need to figure out

by Peter Yurek, BScPhm 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 would prefer to stay in their current residence as they age. An

By Diane Alavie, Pharmacist Helping my parents navigate aging and its challenges opened my eyes to the importance of healthy eating and staying active, especially