Do We Have Trouble Enjoying Our Old Age?

Do We Have Trouble Enjoying Our Old Age?

Many of us enjoy the blessing of good health, a loving spouse, and responsible children who do their best to keep us happy and comfortable. Yet, in the middle of this beautiful life, we sometimes find ourselves worrying about growing older.  We wake up in the...
Do You Know Your Next-Door Neighbour?

Do You Know Your Next-Door Neighbour?

Growing up, our neighbourhood felt like one big family. Every household knew the others by name, even up to the third generation. When one person celebrated, we all celebrated. If a young mother welcomed her first child, it was the oldest woman in the area who gave...
Your Choice: Embracing Life at 60 and Beyond

Your Choice: Embracing Life at 60 and Beyond

At 60 years and beyond, how we feel—good or bad—is ultimately our personal choice. At this stage of life, we have earned the right to live on our own terms, without being weighed down by what others think or say about us. Whether our circumstances are favourable or...
Going On Our Aging Journey Alone

Going On Our Aging Journey Alone

Solo aging refers to growing older with no family support system, such as a partner, spouse, children, or even a close-knit circle of lifelong friends. Oftentimes, as solo agers, we can feel so invisible that we start to wonder and ask questions like, “Am I still...
Who is a Super-Ager?

Who is a Super-Ager?

Aging is a reflection of wisdom, experience and resilience. But studies have shown that there is a group of senior citizens who have the same physical and mental capabilities as people who are decades younger; we know them as “superagers”. Super-agers are individuals...