The first few days of the Autumnal Equinox have passed and unfortunately this also heralds the season of “fly by night” repair people and pretend contractors as they target the vulnerable members of our community promising “quick fixes” and patch repairs prior to the advent of winter. With this in mind I wanted to share some information from Consumer Protection …
Senior Scene September 17, 2018
World Alzheimer’s Month is the international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer’s Day is on September 21st each year. The impact of World Alzheimer’s Month is growing, but the stigmatization and misinformation that surrounds dementia remains a global problem, which requires global action. The world’s population is ageing. As of 2015, …
Senior Scene September 10, 2018
Tis the time of year when a generous portion of the population grabs their backpack and heads back to an institution dedicated to education. These individuals range in age from 3 to 103 but all of them are interested in learning and expanding their horizons. With this in mind, this column is dedicated to the “deep thinkers” among my readers …
Senior Scene August 20, 2018
The hot weather we have been experiencing recently makes it really difficult to stay away from the neighbourhood ice cream shop or frozen dessert section of the local grocery store. The good news is that among all the full-fat ice cream varieties available, you can now find a delicious selection of low fat, fat-free, and ‘no sugar added’ items. There …
Senior Scene August 6, 2018
We all waited anxiously for those hot summer nights, but now that they have arrived, boy is it hard to get a good night’s sleep. We can blame it on the noisy neighbor, the cat that cuddles too close, the spouse that snores, and anything else we can think of. Let’s face it though – we need our sleep to …