by Joe Martino A palliative nurse recorded the most common regrets of the dying and put her findings into a book called ‘The Top Five Regrets of The Dying.’ It’s not surprising to see what made the list as they are all things that touch each of our lives as we struggle to pay attention to [...]

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More and more people over 60 are signing up to help older seniors

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From launching an acting career at the age of 60 to becoming a latter-day track and field star, Canadians are redefining what it means to be a senior citizen.

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CBC: Online communication can have health benefits for older Canadians

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CBC: Next to young male drivers, people aged 70 or older have highest accident rate

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Yet even with all the benefits, it can be a struggle to start an exercise program and keep it going. With sound advice and tips, you can stop making excuses and start working toward a healthier retirement.

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For older adults who live in northern climates, winter can be a harsh time that presents multiple challenges.

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“Joyous, happy and healthy” is the response I recently received from a friend when I conducted an informal survey on what it means to age gracefully.

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While retired people aren’t chained to their desks, roughly 60 per cent of older adults are still considered to be “inactive,” meaning they get fewer than 30–60 minutes of moderate activity a day.

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There is no doubt that friendships can be our biggest asset. Feeling connected to friends and neighbours leads to a sense of well-being and contentment. It has also been shown to reduce blood pressure (really!) and is an important factor in preventing depression. Having good friends can be even more beneficial than having close family ties. Your friends like you because they choose to be your friends, not because they have any sense of familial obligation.

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