Only six more sleeps until Christmas! If my readers are like most of the people I know, they are out and about frantically searching for the last few gifts for the youngsters on their list. For some of the older folks, this last minute hustle and bustle is simply too much to handle due to weather conditions, health concerns, and …
Senior Scene December 12,2016
Believe it or not, there are only 13 more days to pick up those last minute Christmas gifts for your older family members and friends. It always seems difficult to buy gifts for people who seem to have everything or have little need for unnecessary things, so we tend to procrastinate. Thankfully, I am here to help, so if …
Senior Scene December 5,2016
To demonstrate an appreciation for voluntary engagement the United Nations (UN) have proclaimed December 05, 2016 (today) as the International Volunteer Day. Since 1986 International Volunteer Day compliments people who do work without payment and applauds their benevolence. International Volunteer Day supports a unique topic each year but the aim is always to attract more people to the volunteer sector. …
Senior Scene November 14,2016
It is a fact of life that the majority of seniors and older adults are reliant on some type of medication to maintain their health and quality of life. Many older adults live with one or more chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or arthritis so medicines along with lifestyle changes are often needed as part of the …
Senior Scene November 7, 2016
As we head into the colder weather, the darker days, and longer nights, I would like to share some sound advice that I received from one of my email friends. This advice will help us combat the winter blues and live a more positive lifestyle. Take a 20 to 30 minute walk every day. While you …
Senior Scene October 31, 2016
November is National Community Safety and Crime Prevention Month, and this year the Canada Safety Council and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada wants to remind you to stay alert and on your guard when it comes to identity theft and online scams. Their tagline for 2016 is “Keeping privacy golden in your senior years”. As a senior …
Senior Scene October 17,2016
Every year the month of October is recognized as national Car Safety Month and the automotive industry works together to help Canadian car owners prepare for winter driving. For all of us who depend on our four wheeled “friends” to keep us safe on the roads, this is an important time of year. Preparing ahead of time before the temperature …
Senior Scene October 10,2016
It is the second week of October, so it must be Fire Prevention Week. This week I am going to relay some information from the Fire Prevention Canada website, www.fiprecan.ca. Fire Prevention Canada is the national voice of fire prevention education in Canada, and 2016 represents the 20th year they have been spearheading this special awareness week. Statistics show that, …
Senior Scene October 3,2016
“I’ve been driving for a long time. Why should I take a driving course now?” It is a question that is frequently asked when you mention driver refresher training. Self-awareness is an important tool in helping determine whether or not a mature driver is posing a risk to himself/herself or others when behind the wheel. The length of time that …
Senior Scene September 26,2016
Following a couple of weeks with columns that were very serious in nature, I thought I would share the contents of yet another email from one of my senior friends in BC. To the best of my knowledge and research, there has been no one credited with the creation of this poem, but it surely rings true! Unfortunately I had …
Senior Scene September 19, 2016
It is the “stuff” that nightmares are made of … when a person with dementia goes missing. Take a deep breath and try to stay as calm as you can even though it is not easy. You are not alone. Others are there to help you. Going through this checklist will help you bring the person with dementia home quickly …
Senior Scene September 12,2016
September 2016 will mark the fifth global World Alzheimer’s Month™, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge stigma related to dementia. There are currently estimated to be over 46 million people worldwide living with dementia. The number of people affected is set to rise to over 131 million by 2050. There is one new diagnosis of dementia worldwide every …