Senior Living

Are You Related to an Elf or Reindeer?

By Lesley Anderson on Dec 1, 2009

Have you ever wondered if you might be related to an Elf or a Reindeer? It seems wild, but it's possible according to the family history records found on Ancestry.ca. Read more...

Senior Dating: 10 First-Date Ideas

Whatever your age, the best way to enjoy a first date is to keep an open mind, focus on the things you have in common, and make your primary goal to simply have fun! Read more...

Caregiving Over the Holiday Season

By Barbara Small on Dec 1, 2009

The holiday season can be stressful. Add it to the busy schedule of a family caregiver and it can become overwhelming. It may be unrealistic to try to celebrate traditionally, while at the same time ensure your family member is cared for as needed. Read more...

Between Friends - Excuses

By Doreen Barber on Nov 3, 2009

"I'm too busy." "I'm too old." Do these words sound familiar? If so, how many times this week have you used or heard them? What if the "I'm too busy" was replaced with "I intend to take time for myself to live the life I came here to live, and to do it without ignoring my responsibilities as a parent, spouse or employee." -Dr. Wayne Dyer Read more...

Are You New (or Relatively New) to the Area?

If you'd like to become more involved in your community and meet people of all ages and backgrounds with common interests, check out some of Vancouver Island's Newcomer organizations. Read more...

Senior Dating: 10 First Date Ideas

Whether you're 16 or 65, the best way to enjoy a first date is to keep an open mind, focus on the things you have in common, and make your primary goal to simply have a good time. Read more...

Reducing Your Feelings of Guilt

By Barbara Small on Oct 30, 2009

Guilt arises when there is a gap between the way family caregivers are and the way they perceive they should be. They spend time berating themselves for what they see as failure instead of focusing on the caring and compassion they bring to a family member's situation. When energy is focused on how things "should" be, it's more difficult to find solutions for the actual situation. Read more...

The Financial Impact of Caregiving

By Barbara Small on Sep 28, 2009

In addition to the emotional and physical impact of caregiving, there can be a tremendous financial impact on both the care recipient and caregiver. Read more...

Courageous & Outrageous - Losing a Pet

By Pat Nichol on Sep 1, 2009

"Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, filling an emptiness we don't even know we have." (Thom Jones) Read more...

Help at Home: Reources to Assist Family Caregivers

By Barbara Small on Sep 1, 2009

Various resources exist in your community to help alleviate the demands placed on family caregivers, reduce caregiver burnout and allow the person being cared for to remain at home longer. Read more...

Between Friends - Interwoven Lives

By Doreen Barber on Aug 27, 2009

All humanity, whatever the society or culture, has a common thread of pain, loss, disappointment and tragedy. How we handle adversity determines the kind of person we become. Read more...

Are You a Good Conversationist - Senior Living seeks volunteer online discussion moderators

By Barbara Risto on Aug 4, 2009

Senior Living is looking for seniors willing to volunteer their time to moderate discussions on our website. See www.seniorlivingmag.com/discussion Read more...

Taking Care of Your Caregiver

By Barbara Small on Jul 28, 2009

Although family caregivers are good at taking care of others, they are not always good at taking care of themselves. As the demands for caregiving increase, their own needs often get pushed aside. Caregivers can quickly become exhausted, overwhelmed and burnt out. Read more...

Are you a Family Caregiver?

By Barbara Small on Jun 30, 2009

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45 Lessons Life Taught Me

By Regina Brett on Jun 25, 2009

50-year-old Regina Brett, a writer for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio celebrated growing older by writing about life's lessons. She is now 53 years old, but it still remains as the most requested column she has ever written. Here it is for your enjoyment! Read more...

Tough Times & Good Times: Transitioning into Assisted Living

By Doug Ozeroff on Jun 5, 2009

Families talk about their experiences when a senior person who is a family member needs more care. Their feelings, decisions and outcomes are not uncommon. There's challenges and celebrations... Read more... Read more...

Planning Your Retirement Early in Life

Life if full of changes and transitions, and planning ahead can make the process of living much more enjoyable. Determining early what you want from retirement, where you will live and how you will be cared for, can help you and your family move smoothly through the phases and challenges that may confront you during your senior years. Read more...

The Caregiver Role

By Barbara Risto on Jun 5, 2009

In today's world a senior's caregiver could be a spouse, family member, friend, neighbor or acquaintance. The concept of "care" can include housing a senior in your home, supporting a senior that lives in a housing community, or being a resource for a senior that lives on their own. Read more...

Fostering

By Mary Anne Hajer on Jun 4, 2009

Fostering mature cats is becoming increasingly popular among seniors who worry about the expense and commitment of adoption. Read more...

Wrap Up a Memory for Father's Day

By News Canada on Jun 4, 2009

"Photos are great reminders of the events and emotions we share with our fathers. They make heart-felt gifts," says Jennifer Kinnon of Hallmark Canada. "If you have some special photos sitting in a drawer, get them out and make dad's day." Read more...