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“I set goals and when I do, I’m determined to keep it. And that’s why I finish.” They say you’re never too old to learn something new, and Betty Jean (BJ) McHugh, is no exception. Known as the ‘Flying Granny’, BJ has been running marathons since 2009, with her first invitation from a coordinator in…
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Shockingly, thirty-odd percent of seniors have not yet nominated a trusted Power of Attorney for themselves. Ontario has created a new campaign aimed at raising our awareness of how important it is to set up POA, and to help us in choosing someone appropriate. Choosing your power of attorney A POA is simply a legal…
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As a senior living in Ontario, you are likely to seldom grow bored. Ontario is now supporting programs at more than 300 Seniors Active Living Centres across the province. The Ministry of Seniors Affairs has promised us they are committed to promoting age-friendly community-hub development, with programs acknowledging the contribution seniors make, helping keep you…
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We all deserve to feel safe and secure from physical, psychological and financial abuse. Programs and supports across Ontario’s systems of health, social, community, financial and justice are responsible for protecting us from these threats. Efforts guarding vulnerable seniors Ontario’s Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee acts as a public guardian for more than…
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Looking for new opportunities to learn, have fun or meet new people? These days, seniors are living longer and more actively than they ever have before, with many remaining independent at home and in their communities. Opportunities for seniors Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant Program has said it will be extending and enhancing its support to…
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Aging is a universal process. It happens to all of us, but it does not have to be a bad experience as most people would assume. According to most seniors, the past year of their lives have been normal or better than average. More and more seniors are choosing to age in place in their…
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Canada’s population is aging. There are now more seniors in Canada than there ever was in history. According to results from a 2015 Canadian census, over 15% of our population consisted of people over the age of 65. Canada’s aging population will continue to take up a larger share of the total population. By 2024,…
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A few tidbits from the past week or so… HEALTH Now that it’s legal, are you going to try it? Do you know enough about Cannabis and it’s effects on you as you age? There are some interesting studies done that outline what it does and how it can effect you. There is an extensive guide we…
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Taking the  garbage and recycling to the curb is a big job for many of our customers so you may understand how happy I was when my friend John showed me this service.   Eligible seniors can have the city come to their home, come up to the house and take their garbage out for them…
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Custodia Seniors Support anticipates demand to triple for its seniors-focused services in 2019 Since opening our doors in June 2017, Custodia is experiencing an unrivaled demand for our seniors-focused services help keep seniors where they want to be – aging comfortably in their homes. Growing from zero to almost 200 seniors served in the first six months is…
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