Chronicle Herald, Halifax Get ready for the 2017 Nova Scotia 55+ Games happening this fall from Sept. 13-16. The Nova Scotia 55+ Games Society was formed in November 2003 under the initiative of the Nova Scotia Department of Seniors. In February 2004, they were incorporated under the Nova Scotia Societies Act. As a member of … Read more
Halifax Chronicle Herald Heather Hawley has taught art in her home studio, at local schools and in Halifax recreation programs. She loves bringing art to people — as many people as she possibly can. Lately she’s been taking her show on the road (so to speak) by bringing her art lessons to a variety of … Read more
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Toronto Globe & Mail Around this time of year, Hope Bobowski can’t wait to garden in the flower beds outside her home near Keremeos, in the hills of southern Interior British Columbia. The petite 79-year-old loves card games and cooking for her great-grandchildren, but the only thing that keeps her on her feet is her daily … Read more
‘It’s great to finally know how old I really am!’ Lynn Elber, The Associated Press | April 2, 2017 Douglas C. Pizac / APClint Eastwood poses with Doris Day at the 46th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 29, 1989. LOS ANGELES — To Doris Day’s many admirers, the pert and fresh-faced … Read more
Seniors in rural parts of the province are trying to stay in their own homes and not worry about transportation, says a St. Thomas University student studying the unique perspectives of these New Brunswickers. Joele Gilbert, a fourth-year gerontology student, said she spent the winter interviewing rural seniors in central New Brunswick, trying to find out … Read more
Ros Altmann The Guardian, London Not many people like being called old. The language used to describe people in their fifties and beyond almost always has negative connotations. Even though we are often told that 50 is the new 30 or 60 is the new 40, somehow the word “old” conjures up negative images. Old … Read more
Amherst News Citizen Record The first of four annual meetings of the Seniors’ Council and Clubs in Cumberland County was held on March 15 in Springhill at their Senior Citizens Recreation Centre. This Club is one of the over 100 Senior Clubs in Nova Scotia under the direction of the Department of Seniors and Seniors … Read more
As the biggest demographic wave in Canada’s history reaches retirement age, the province of Nova Scotia believes it knows how to weather the looming economic storm: encourage baby boomers to work longer. “Likely our workforce participation overall will go down as more people retire than are joining the workforce,” says Simon D’Entremont, deputy minister of … Read more
BIBLE HILL, N.S. – Ralph Taylor believes that if Scotia Pool were no longer open he would be in a wheelchair today Eighteen years ago Taylor was having difficulty moving because of arthritis in his neck and ankles. Looking to the side, he had to move his entire body. Then Dr. Stephen Ellis suggested he … Read more