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Help Lord! I'm Having a Senior Moment / KAREN O'CONNOR

Like it or not, senior moments happen. We might as well laugh about them and thank God for the way they add interest to our lives. After all, what would life be without the phone ringing faintly from where you left it in the fridge?

International Day of Older Persons

Today is International Day of Older Persons and Maggie John and Cheryl Weber are on location in beautiful Niagara on the Lake to bring you some wonderful stories celebrating older persons!

Join Papa / ANDREW PARKER

Maggie John chats with Papa Founder and CEO, Andrew Parker. Papa was built to provide an incredible experience by supporting seniors and their families throughout the aging journey.

New Every Day / DAVE MEURER

Dave Meurer joins Maggie John to speak about his journey (chronicled in his book "New Every Day") through supporting his mother-in-law who lives with Alzheimer's.

Making Meaning in Older Age / ANNETTE LANE & MARLETTE REED

Cheryl Weber is joined by Annette Lane and Marlette Reed to chat about their book "Making Meaning in Older Age."

Dog Brings Therapy to Many

Stress and loneliness can be a common occurrence during the holiday season, but one way to overcome this is through a unique program that involves "man's best friend."

Context With Lorna Dueck / Care for Seniors

Sheldon Neil shares what is coming up one Context With Lorna Dueck, Wednesday February 22nd at 8pm on YesTv.

Grandmother Earns Bachelor Degree

Cheryl Weber shares an amazing story of a Grandmother who has earned her Bachelors degree, providing it's never to late to accomplish your dreams.

Preparing For The Golden Years

Caring for an aging parent can be one of the most stressful life events as it takes a toll emotionally, physically, and financially. Millions of Canadians are or will soon be facing this heart-wrenching challenge because our population is aging, and

Gearing Up for the New Geriatric Frontier

An initiative to attract more geriatricians is urgently needed. There are only around 200 in Canada, not nearly enough to meet the increasing demand for their expertise.

The New Geriatric Frontier in Health Care

According to Statistics Canada, as baby boomers reach the age of 65 the number of seniors will double to 10 million by 2031.

The Golden Years: Live Better, Longer

A major problem for caregivers is that they can feel overwhelmed and out of control. This is often the result of not having enough good information, professional help, training, or respite when a parent or spouse becomes ill and dependent on them fo

Don't Forget about your Parent's or Spouse's Teeth

Personal support workers and nursing assistants in seniors' care facilities are not trained in dental care, and often lack the time and inclination to brush their patients' teeth. Tooth loss is therefore far too common in ailing elderly

Preventing Falls

A serious fall can be a life-changing event that can mean an end of independent living and an early and abrupt start to caregiving duties. I know. At the age of 85, my mother fell and broke her leg close to her hip and never walked again.

Building a Safety Net for Your Aging Parents

Having a safety net in place for seniors before a life-threatening emergency occurs ensures that they have immediate access to medical attention, which can prevent catastrophes, such as a person not being found for days.

Avoid Costly Mistakes in Managing Your Parents' Finances

It is important to be prepared for the responsibility of managing your elderly parents' financial affairs, because mistakes can have adverse consequences for both seniors and their families.

Handling Your elderly Parents' Income Tax Returns

Filing income tax returns can be complicated, especially if you are unfamiliar with your parent's tax situation. Hiring an accountant to complete the task can save you time, likely cost only $100 to $300, and ensure the return is prepared professiona

The Power of Freshly Baked Blueberry Muffins

Caregivers need to develop empathy for an elder's situation, and patience, when they seem unreasonably demanding or in an uncharacteristically bad mood.

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