Walking A Dog Is Good For Seniors

Seniors who walk their dog at least three times a week are about twice as likely to maintain a healthy exercise level later in life.

Five Simple Tips to Help You Right-Size Your Life

As people transition into senior living, there's often a series of difficult decisions to be made. Should they move to a smaller house or condo? Is it necessary to look at a retirement residence? Regardless of the decision a number of things can be done to make the next chapter of life easier and enjoyable.

Choosing a Retirement Residence

By Kevin McKay

Realtors say location is everything, but when it comes to senior housing, location is just one of the many factors to consider when deciding to transition to a retirement residence.

Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

By Candice Shultz

As Canada's population ages, Victoria's service industry adapts to meet the demand. A mobile generation, family members often live apart in different provinces or countries. Running errands or getting groceries may prove to be difficult as the years march on, and fewer relations close by to lean on means that an aging population must find ways to comfortably live their lives.

Just Say "Yes"! Retirement is About New Adventures

Retirement is a new phase in our lives, and it is what we make of it. These ten simple ideas can help you make the most of this new part of your life.

Happiness May Come With Age, Study Says

By Nicholas Bakalar, The New York Times

It is inevitable. The muscles weaken. Hearing and vision fade. We get wrinkled and stooped. We can't run, or even walk, as fast as we used to. It sounds miserable, but apparently it is not.

Ready to Go!

By Jane Cassie

Boomers and seniors take travelling and adventure to a whole new level.

Look Forward

By Krystle Wiseman

Restless in retirement, Beth Rowles Scott launched an educatinal society and became an author.

California Cruisin'

By Joan W. Winter

With no agenda in mind, a Vancouver couple jump in their car and head south to the sunshine state.

In Spades

By Kevin McKay

Highly acclaimed artist lends his talents and time to important causes and charities.

Reframing Retirement

By Moira Gardener

If you have the gift of time, use it to explore and pursue your long-held passions.

Doing What He Loves

By Judee Fong

There's no such thing as retirement," says professional wildlife photographer, artist and musician James Lawler. "I'm busier now than when I was working!"

Four-Wheel Walkers: Walk With Stability

By Island Mediquip

Walkers have come a long way from when the only one available was a steel, non-folding, four legged walker. While the four-legged folding walkers are still available and are still needed, the introduction of wheeled walkers with a seat, basket, and hand brakes give a safe walking alternative to a large population. Four wheel walkers increase the confidence of the user and allow for a broader walking range. They also help with stability and were created to aid in fall prevention.

Baby Boomers on All Fours

By Gary Grieco

Boomers who are just beginning to have trouble with hips, knees and backs have embraced the concept of travelling the backcountry mounted on powerful iron steeds sporting four large knobby tires.

Active Retirement

By Vernice Shostal

Retirement living isn't about relaxing all day. Today's seniors are active. Many exercise regularly, have hobbies, enjoy crafts, garden and look for ways to help others. As a result, a number of retirement residences are catering to the interests of the more active retiree.