In times of emergency, stress, illness or death, it can be hard to know where to turn or what to do. “What If Something Happens” organizes important financial, medical, and other information in a convenient booklet to make some of… (Read more)

Let’s face it. It’s no fun handing over the keys. But there are valid reasons for concern: drivers over the age of 75 have the second highest motor vehicle fatality rate of all drivers (next to those under 25). Check… (Read more)

Caring for the ill, elderly, disabled and (don’t forget) yourself can make for a busy day. The Harvard Health Caregiver’s Handbook provides you with excellent tools. Learn how to
- plan and handle daily tasks;
- set up… (Read more)

More than 90% of all hip fractures are due to falls. Better Balance is a special health report that gives you six complete workouts, a step-by-step personal safety and home hazard checklist, and helps you identify medications that… (Read more)

Depression in seniors often goes under-diagnosed and under-treated. Recognizing Depression in Elders provides a good overview of the signs, symptoms and offers a link to online screening. 

Choosing the right mobility aid can be tricky. Think about sorting them into different categories, such as canes, walkers, rollators, manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs and scooters, and then match your needs to their features’ benefits. Link to Caregivers… (Read more)

Older adults often present with a complexity of medical needs and concerns.
Try these tips for keeping a positive attitude:

• Get lots of rest
• Exercise when you can
• Plan your day
• Understand that things won’t always go as planned

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Free for family caregivers, the “We Care Caregiver Series Guide on Alzheimer’s and Dementia” is a fabulous resource for Canadians who a) are new to the role of caregiver; b) simply looking for additional information on how to manage these conditions.… (Read more)

In retirement, the emphasis in personal finance shifts to preserving wealth in order to sustain a chosen lifestyle. Wealth preservation is also important to ensure there is an estate of sufficient size to pass on to loved ones and good… (Read more)

With winter just around the corner, it’s important not just to get your biggest winter coats ready, but to also prepare your home. Window and door stripping may need to be checked; the heating system may need review; and your… (Read more)