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Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors
It is officially the first full day of Spring! Now, depending on where you live, it may not look like Spring out there, but that doesn't...
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Mar 20, 20222 min read


Happy Acts!
In honour and celebration of the International Day of Happiness happening this Sunday, March 20th, 2022, we encourage you to spread some...
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Mar 18, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: St. Patrick's Day!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated for over 1,500 years with the earliest known celebrations held in the 17th...
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Mar 17, 20221 min read


Springtime Characters
This Sunday, March 20th is the Spring Equinox! A wonderful day to celebrate the gifts that the spring season has to offer, such as...
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Mar 16, 20221 min read


Green Apple Smoothie
Smoothies are a wonderful option for getting essential vitamins and minerals into your daily diet. Especially as we age, it may become...
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Mar 15, 20221 min read


Mealtime with Seniors
As we age, we may experience difficulty swallowing, chewing and biting our food. This makes getting proper nutrition a challenge, but it...
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Mar 14, 20222 min read


Friday Five: Mindfulness
During the month of March, many of us begin a mindfulness practice to prepare ourselves for the changing season, brush off the past, and...
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Mar 11, 20221 min read


Fun Facts: 1st Telephone Call
Today marks a remarkable day in history. It is the first day that a recognizable message was transmitted by phone by Scottish-Canadian...
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Mar 10, 20221 min read


St. Patrick's Day Tic-Tac-Toe
A great way to encourage seniors and older adults to participate in social activities are to provide familiar games and tasks from their...
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Mar 9, 20222 min read


Turmeric, Fig & Honey Yogurt
As we continue our series on #NutritionMonth, we borrow this delicious and nutritious recipe from Dieticians.ca in collaboration with...
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Mar 8, 20221 min read


Weight Loss & Seniors
As we age, it is natural to have weight fluctuations. However, when older adults lose weight quickly and without trying, it may be cause...
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Mar 7, 20222 min read


Upcoming Events March 5 - 11th
As the Ontario government has now lifted many pandemic restrictions on vaccine requirements and capacity limits around the Province,...
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Mar 4, 20221 min read


Key Facts About Hearing
Today, March 3rd, 2022 is #WorldHearingDay. This day has been organized by the World Health Organization to bring awareness on the...
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Mar 3, 20221 min read


St. Patrick's Day BINGO!
The month of March has begun! That means we are closer to the Spring season, but also to a festive celebration on Irish heritage - St....
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Mar 2, 20221 min read


Chicken with Garlic & Herbs
If you're looking for a food item that is so versatile when cooking meat, pasta, or vegetarian dishes and is packed with nutrients that...
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Mar 1, 20222 min read


5 Tips for Reducing Sundowning
What is Sundowning? Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Dementia. It occurs when a loved one becomes...
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Feb 28, 20223 min read


Upcoming Events Feb. 26 - Mar. 3
As the city, and Province, begins to open up to more in-person events, we will be sharing some local, community-based and senior-friendly...
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Feb 25, 20221 min read


Fun Facts About Books!
Yesterday, we shared information and ideas on the benefits of reading aloud to seniors. So today we thought we would find some fun facts...
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Feb 24, 20221 min read


6 Benefits of Reading to the Elderly
Reading, whether it's novels, newspapers, or other texts can benefit everyone at any age. As we age, this relaxing pastime can often be...
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Feb 23, 20222 min read


Maple Waldorf Salad
Walnuts are one of the oldest plant-based food items known in humankind. They also have the highest amount of antioxidants that may...
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Feb 22, 20222 min read
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