Window cleaning is important because it helps maintain the appearance of your home, or business, from the outside, and it’s good for the occupants’ mental health on the inside. Clean windows allow natural light to enter a space which creates brighter and more inviting interiors. Custodia is a thought leader in this space because we…
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Common Home Modifications that Reduce the Risk of Falls Did you know that the most common reason for hospitalizations of seniors in Canada is a fall around the house? For this reason, it is essential to have proper fall prevention education, including knowledge surrounding home modifications needed to keep seniors safe in their homes. This…
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By Joanne Richard. Spring is in sight and with it comes new energy and opportunities, and possibly even a different career path and purpose. While some of us are happy to quietly retire and leave the grind behind, other seniors are finding purpose in launching brand new careers. Studies show that what contributes to happiness…
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By Joanne Richard. As seasons change, so do moods. Chilly temps, shorter days, and being cooped up inside can zap our energy and have us feeling a bit blue. And that steady diet of doomscrolling – a new variant spreading, another pandemic winter – is messing with our brain. “The cold, dark days of winter…
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By Joanne Richard. How many times have you heard it? “I have everything – don’t get me anything.” Yes, many older folks don’t want or need more knickknacks or warm gloves, or gift cards, but there are still many thoughtful Christmas gifts for seniors that can make their lives simpler, safer, and just more comfortable…
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By Joanne Richard. Aging is sparking innovation. Slowly but surely, business leaders and entrepreneurs are strategically adapting their products and services to match the demands of seniors and deliver on unmet needs and consumption habits. Empathy and wellness are driving designs for the ever-growing population of older adults – the 60+ global population will encompass…
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By Joanne Richard. As the pandemic lingers, so too the suspicion of touch. Do you flinch when someone reaches out to touch you? Anxious about a spontaneous hug or an encouraging pat on the back? If you’re feeling out of touch, you’re not alone. Eighteen months into the pandemic, and we’ve forsaken casual touch, from…
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By Joanne Richard. Aging isn’t optional, but growing old is, says Chip Conley, mega hospitality entrepreneur and best-selling author, who’s inspiring a new kind of midlife learning and living, and bringing attention to the benefits of rewiring, not retiring. Conley, 60, is shifting negative mindsets on aging through his midlife wisdom school, building regenerative communities,…
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By Joanne Richard. “Live longer better” is Colin Milner’s motto but to do that we need a seismic shift in how we view the aging population and cater to their needs. “The 50+ market now accounts for 70% of disposable income, a number that has grown from 50% twenty years ago” There’s immense untapped potential…
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By Joanne Richard. Don’t let anyone tell you that social media influencing is for the young and wrinkle-free. Spirited, fashion-forward, hashtag-savvy 60-plus-year-olds are becoming online celebrities and enjoying the fame, and for some the fortune Age is not a barrier to expressing oneself – especially on social media. Active agers galore are sharing their energy…
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