Category: Featured Columns
Comfort Life News Round-Up: Seniors And Dating
Aug 12, 2011Its no surprise that in light of the increasing divorce rate amongst new retirees and the younger seniors, (see last weeks news-round-up), that there is also an increase in the amount of seniors hitting the dating scene again. With that flood gate open, we've seen a lot of new services and resources available to help seniors prepare for date night!
Watch: Toronto Senior Speaks Out!
Aug 16, 2011At Comfort Life we like to pay tribute to seniors who are making a difference, so today we are sharing a video about Mary Trapani Hynes, chair of the Older Women's Network, who give 'a voice for the concerns of women 55 and over.
Dating after divorce: Ten Tips From The Trenches
Aug 18, 2011I used to think that being married was one of the hardest things I’d ever done—harder than gutting my house till it looked like 1983 Beirut, harder than several hideously painful days of labour after which I couldn’t sit for three months, and definitely harder than trying to figure out grade five math.
Comfort Life News Round-Up: To Work or To Retire.
Aug 19, 2011"Should I continue to work or should I retire?", is the question that many will be asking themselves as their retirement age looms over the horizon. With the advancement of medicine and technology, older adults are living longer and stronger so why retire if you don't have to? The choice they make could affect the labour force and economy in various different ways.
Dr.Amy - Caregiving and Siblings
Sep 27, 2011Here is a typical question: “I have two sisters and a brother but they all live far away. I live in the same town as my parents. I’m happy to help my mom and dad, but my siblings don’t seem to think they need to do anything because they live far away. How do I get them to be more involved in helping me take care of our parents?”
Seniors and Sexuality: Enjoying Intimacy and a Healthy Lifestyle, Part Two
Nov 02, 2011Don’t wait for your physician to talk to you about sexual health. If your doctor doesn’t ask, you have to break the silence. You and your doctor need to have a frank and open conversation about your sexual health and assessing your level of risk.
VIDEO: Relocating Your Parents
Aug 29, 2012Anne Hopcott knows how important it is to adapt to change, that's why she chose not to wait for the decision to move into a retirement community to be made for her.
VIDEO: Positive People Live Longer
Jun 27, 2012VIDEO: Studies show that positivity adds years to your life. Ethel Goldschmidt sure knows the power of positive thinking. She started her own brewery at 88!
Caring for Elderly Parents: How to Feel Positive
May 01, 2012As a caregiver you constantly battle emotions and balance responsibilities and demands every day. But don't forget what brings you happiness.
VIDEO: Retirement Homes Help Seniors Become Tech Savvy
Jun 06, 2012VIDEO: Seniors are becoming quite computer savvy thanks to the many retirement homes that have helped their residents get more involved.
VIDEO: Video Games May Help Seniors Improve Balance
Jul 04, 2012VIDEO: Lloyd Kitchen has a fun way of staying active, bowling on the Wii with his fellow residents.
VIDEO: Cam Wooledge Dedicated to Kindness
Jul 25, 2012VIDEO: Cam is the embodiment of struggle over adversity, having overcome tragedies to bring warmth and kindness to people's lives.
VIDEO: Finding Love in a Retirement Home
Aug 02, 2012VIDEO: Relationships are an important part of our natural balance and well being, especially so in later life. It's never too late to meet someone.
10 Steps For Better Mental Health
Aug 29, 2012A healthy mind is important to all aspects of your life. Follow these 10 easy steps to help you achieve better mental health [Read More] Read More...
VIDEO: The Importance of Active Living
Sep 05, 2012Studies show that sedentary lives lead to obesity, diabetes and numerous other health problems as we age. On their own, these are all great reasons to keep active.
VIDEO: Living in the Present
Sep 26, 2012VIDEO: Joan Main is a pragmatist, this certainly helped her make the move to Amica in Vancouver when she decided that the best way to adjust was to live in the now. Read more...
VIDEO: Low Salt Cooking
Oct 05, 2012Join Mara Shapiro as she demonstrates how to make a delicious lemon chicken that is low in salt and great if you have high blood pressure or cooking for someone who does. Read more...
Handle Rejection and Thrive - The Art of Kindness Part 2
Nov 05, 2012Are you currently dating? If so, then these 6 tips on handling rejection might come in handy! Read more...
VIDEO: Exercise Tips at Home
Nov 07, 2012VIDEO: Chris Moffett, a certified personal trainer and older adult fitness specialist, helps seniors build a program for staying active by creating a home routine with objects found around the house. Read more...