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One Man’s Opinion: Why Does It Take A Health Scare To Make Lifestyle Changes?
An old pal of mine sent a text message to let me know he was running late for our meet up. “There in 10. Order a drink,” it said.
“If you say so,” I replied (beer mug emoji). Then I finished the drink I had...
Unlimited Attitude: Entrepreneur and Athlete Tracy Schmitt is Unstoppable
As an award-winning business leader, world traveller, decorated athlete, humanitarian and best-selling author, Tracy Schmitt knows a thing or two about perseverance and living a limitless life. In her case, she opts for the term lim(B)itless, a cheeky reminder that she’s also a four-way...
Trend Watch: Meet Two 60+ Canadians Who Are Choosing Work Over Retirement
The village of Hanstholm, in northwestern Denmark, may not be everyone’s idea of a dream destination when they’re in their 60s. With a population of approximately 2,100, this remote commercial fishing port is right on the frigid North Sea, but Brian Dickens, a 62-year-old from...
Class Act: Nova Scotia College Offers Adult Day Program To Help Older Rural Residents Stay Connected
For rural residents, getting older is not the same as it is for city folks. That reality compelled the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC), the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), and a cadre of community organizations to create CORAH, the Centre of Rural Aging...
Unravelling The Mysteries And Challenges Of Building And Finding Female Friendships Over Age 50
I moved from Montreal to Toronto at age 71 because I wanted to live closer to my daughters and their families. We love spending time together and I enjoy being part of their lives. However, I missed having a few intimate female friends my...
Making Wishes Come True – A Nova Scotia Non-Profit Group Turns Dreams Into Reality For Adults 70+
About six years ago, a Facebook friend nominated Katie Mahoney to do an act of kindness. She opted to spend some time with an older woman in Halifax where they both live. “I saw her doing acts of kindness and volunteering,” she says. In...
Are You Experiencing Nature-Deficit Syndrome? Forest Bathing Provides A Remedy For Urban Stress
Recently, I went forest bathing (also known as nature therapy) which is adapted from the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku. It originated in Japan in the 1980s and has become popular around the world. In fact, some research suggests it is becoming as popular as...
Thinking Of Escaping The City For Country Life? How One Couple Made The Leap
A weekend at the cottage is a welcomed reward after a week of toil. It’s how so many Canadians enjoy our great outdoors and recharge their batteries. So it stands to reason that more than a weekend – like, say, full-time – would be...
Play Time! An Ottawa Sex Educator Suggests New Ways To Fan The Flames Of Intimacy
Sex & Relationships: Q&A with Venus Envy’s Sam Whittle
If you think sex stores don’t cater to Gen-X and Boomers, think again! Ottawa-based sex educator and Venus Envy store owner, Sam Whittle, spoke to me about how her customers are embracing their sexuality later in...
5 Innovations To Prevent, Predict and Manage Pain
For 11 years, Sarah Graff walked with a cane to help ease the debilitating pain in her leg. No longer. Today she walks freely, swims and has returned to something she never expected to do in middle age, her passion as a youth –...
