Whether they sign up for dance instruction or a lecture series, seniors can benefit from heading back to class You make sure to get your steps in everyday, have a workout buddy and a membership to the gym. But Dr. […]
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Under one roof
Multi-generational housing—with a twist—is the way of the future for many families At 71, Rita St. George is still very active. The last thing her son Bisher Hanania wanted was to put her in a retirement home, but for […]
The heart of the matter
Most people are unaware that heart disease is the Number 1 killer of women The last thing Sarah Fields expected was to be a patient at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Fields had always been an active person. The […]
Together, apart
Cohousing allows the best of both worlds — privacy and independence and a sense of community When Mary Huang began researching housing options for her aging parents in 2016, she came across the concept of cohousing. The Ottawa resident quickly […]
From cradle to grave
How its youngest and oldest citizens are treated is telling of a community. Here are three organizations that are making a difference in the lives of families From Andrew Fleck Children’s Services for preschool aged kids and their parents; […]
There’s an app for that
There’s a growing number of online programs dedicated to seniors, their fitness and health. Here are some worth checking out Winter and COVID-19 kept many of us — especially seniors — from getting active, but with the arrival of […]
Staying put
More seniors are choosing to age in place. Sheryl Bennett-Wilson counts the ways millennials can help keep their parents safe When the National Institute of Aging asked Canadians over the age of 65, almost 100 percent said they plan to […]
A helping hand
By 2030, one in six people in the world will be over the age of 60. Here’s one organization that’s helping seniors in Ottawa and beyond For Nancy (her last name has been withheld to protect her privacy), everyday […]
When to make the move
Deciding to move an aging parent into a retirement facility is never easy. Here’s the info you need to make the best decisions for your loved ones A fall was the deciding factor for Ted Pidgeon. “I’m guessing my mother […]
A final act of love
It’s something none of us want to think about. But preparing for your passing can spare your surviving family members worry and confusion in a time of grief No one wants to talk about death and dying. But sadly, this […]