Aging in place offers seniors autonomy and emotional well-being by allowing them to stay in familiar surroundings. With proper planning and support for health and social needs, older adults can live safely at home. Key considerations include home safety, social connections, and readiness for future changes. Balancing independence and community engagement is crucial.
Category Archives: aging
Many Ways to Live the Last Chapter of Life
Choosing the Path That Fits You — and Honours the People Who Love You The last chapter of life is not a narrowing; it’s a point of choice. Two couples we know have put their names into a multi-level care facility. Since there is a ten year waiting list, they decided to act now. They …
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Socialization and Nutrition the Key to Happy Aging
Social connection is crucial for healthy aging, providing emotional support and stimulating the brain. As mobility decreases, seniors may face isolation, leading to mental decline. Transitioning to communal living fosters friendships and boosts mood and memory. Coupled with proper nutrition, socializing enriches the aging experience, making life vibrant and fulfilling.
Welcome to Holland
The post reflects on the acceptance of changes that come with aging, using Emily Perl Kingsley’s poem “Welcome to Holland” as a metaphor for navigating life’s challenges. It addresses the stages of grief individuals experience as they adapt to loss, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and consideration for loved ones while sharing personal insights on aging.
Do It Now- plan for the future
If you are watching all the Back to School ads it might be time for thinking about how you can prepare for the next season. I have been skimming through a book called “Let’s Talk About Aging Parents.” It’s by Laura Tamblyn Watts, a Canadian, who is the CEO of CanAge, Canada’s national seniors’ advocacy …
Letter to Our Premier, Danielle Smith
Let’s pattern senior long term care facilities after Children’s hospitals – we need specialized care as we age. Don’t send seniors to regular hospitals where staff do not understand the history. It upsets and confuses seniors and causes a backlog within our acute care facilities.
Home Sweet Home
If staying in your own home as you age, look at your front entrance way and bathroom. are they accessible or is a renovation needed?
The Dreaded “F” Word
Life can change in a moment. How to prevent falls in seniors. Recovery from reverse shoulder replacement surgery.
Don’t Let A Crisis Dictate Your Next Step In Your Aging Journey
Working on strength and balance are key to staying happy as a senior. Falls change lives forever. Is surgery in your future? What kind of help are you putting in place? Is it time for a move? Think about your caregivers.
When is the Right Time To Move or Hire Help?… the conversation you might be avoiding
A topic my friends and I often chat about is when is it the right time to downsize or move into an independent living facility? I think the answer is about one year sooner than you actually think.
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