Typically, older people in Nova Scotia want to stay in their own homes or at least in their home communities for as long as possible. Connecting with appropriate services increases the possibility of being able to stay at home. It can be difficult for individuals or family members to find the required community resources, particularly … Read more
By Wanda Morris Canadian Association of Retired Persons Is that extroverted neighbour “welcoming” or “intrusive?” When you focus on a goal, are you “persistent” or “stubborn?” Do we want our government to invest in a “social safety net,” or give “handouts” to the needy? Words frame our view of the world and determine our actions. … Read more
CTV News There’s nothing like feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your skin while riding a bicycle on a nice summer day. A new program in Victoria called Cycling Without Age is bringing that joy back into the lives of the elderly. “It’s all about getting seniors out into nature and the … Read more
Nova Scotians are turning their backs on bingo halls and betting more heavily on charitable lotteries like Chase the Ace. Between 1997 and 2016, bingo revenues have dropped 51 per cent, falling from $90.6 million to $44 million, shows data recently released by the province. The general manager of Cole Harbour Place said his facility stopped holding bingos in the late 1990s for … Read more
Hot weather is dangerous, and seniors are particularly prone to its threat. Elderly heat stroke and heat exhaustion are a real problem. In fact, a recent University of Chicago Medical Center study found that 40% of heat-related fatalities in the U.S. were among people over 65. Seniors are more vulnerable to heat than others due to … Read more
BROOKHAVEN, Miss., July 4 2017 — A Mississippi man had a good day on the golf course when he made the sixth hole-in-one of his life. The Daily Leader reports 81-year-old Glen Martin was playing in a senior scramble at the Brookhaven Country Club when it happened. The retired pastor used an 8-iron. He says … Read more
