By Pat Irwin Advances in homecare, public transportation, assistive technologies and increased mobility have made it possible for more older adults to decide where and how they would like to live—and a growing number are deciding to share a roof with their children and grandchildren. This is
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Nicole Therrien could not have known what was to come when accepting a blind date over 20 years ago. For André Guimond, it was love at first sight and their lives changed rapidly as they moved in shortly after that first meeting. Living in Montreal, they shared a passion for life and travelled the world. […]
By Rick Lauber When a husband or wife passes away their partner is left grieving, with a funeral to plan and a potential mountain of belongings to sort through. But that’s not all. The surviving spouse is also left with a new, perhaps worse, financial situation. Pension benefits will change and expenses will no longer […]
PREP TIME – 15 MIN PORTION SIZE – 4 Tortellini with fresh flavours of asparagus and green peas is a perfect dish to enjoy anytime. INGREDIENTS • 1 bunch asparagus (roughly 1 pound) • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup water • 3/4 cup of cooking cream […]
By Kathryn & Ross Petras 618 nuggets of honest, big picture wisdom. Street-smart insights from poker pros and insightful observation from poets. Quirky truths from comedians and evidence-based truths from scientists. Secrets of success from business moguls and secrets of enlightenment from philosophers. “Dance First. Think Later” is packed with knowledge culled from
By Liz O-Donnell By documenting her own journey and taking a close-up look at the logistics of continuing to earn a living while caring for aging parents, Liz O’Donnell sparks a very necessary conversation. Full of straight talk and real advice that’s worth paying attention to. Source: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
By Val Walker Discovering she had no one to take her home after she was hos- pitalized, Val realized that she had “friends” but no one to rely on. It felt agonizingly awkward calling colleagues for help. As she recovered, Val found her voice and developed a plan of action for people who lack social […]
By David Solie Geriatric psychologist, David Solie has his finger on the pulse and debunks the myth that our elders are merely older versions of ourselves. As Dan Sullivan from the Strategic Coach suggest, “When you read it, you smack your forehead and say, ‘well of course. It’s so obvious!’ Millions of readers will have […]
By Dr. Waqar Khan If you have coronary heart disease, this book could save your life. In this definitive guide to CHD, cardiologist Waqar Khan answers your questions and gives you easy-to-follow advice for preventing heart attacks and keeping your heart in shape. Using real-life patient stories and the latest evidence-based science, Dr. Khan walks […]