The longest life isn’t necessarily the best one
The longest life isn’t necessarily the best one. There are so many ways to consider this notion within the context of our work at Discerning Seniors.
Strike the Pose
So…Madonna… am I right? What do you think? She is a 64 year old woman who, by society’s rules, should be completely invisible by now.
Frank’s Story Part 3: Mitigation Strategies
We continue with Frank’s story – the elderly gentleman who needed both medical attention and care – and fell prey to the broken system that
Emergency Room Shuffle – Part 2 of Frank’s Story
In this month’s blog we continue with Frank’s story. Frank is the senior from last month’s blog who, despite everyone’s best intentions, ended up stuck
Emergency Room Shuffle – Frank’s story and what we can learn from it
Today’s blog will be the first of a series describing the journey through the healthcare system as an aging Canadian. For the purposes of privacy,
The Game of Life
Does anyone else remember that commercial from the 1980’s for Life, the board game? https://youtu.be/zlNLc5fke7o “Oh why didn’t I buy insurance?”, says the 12 year
Change Is The Only Constant
How many times have you read or been told that a lot has changed over the last two years? And what of ourselves? Have we
How to Get Turned On Again
Want to get turned on again? Maybe it’s time to switch off that thing in your pocket. Hey! Hold Your horses! I meant your phone,
Navigating Assisted Living Decisions: When One Parents Needs Care
It’s not unusual for senior couples to have different health care needs. If the two remain at home, one often becomes a caregiver to the
Details, we need details!
In our January blog, we discussed the idea that somehow just being healthier can help us avoid needing any care in our senior years. It
The Good Stuff
Save the best for last? Not anymore. The time to wear the good stuff, drink the good stuff (before it turns to vinegar!), do all
“Just live a healthier lifestyle” …is not a strategy to help elder Canadians live their best lives.
There are a number of books and articles by respected writers and journalists, PBS television shows and Ted Talks, products, exercise regimes, diets and surgeries
