Tag Archives: Seniors’ health

New Realities of Seniors Health Care

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

For decades we have been led to believe that Canada’s health care system was designed to guarantee availability of universal health care to all citizens, irrespective of economic status. Since the implementation of universal health care, the overall population has … Continue reading →

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Art Therapy for seniors

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

Art is a powerful and effective form of communication that stimulates thoughts and emotions in the artist and also those viewing art works. It has proven to have tremendous benefits and has increasingly become a therapeutic method for enhancing health … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer, Art Therapy, Dementia, Elder Care, Elders art therapy, Golden Years, Health Care, Long Term Care, Occupational therapy, Pensioners, Quality of life, Retirement hobbies, Seniors art therapy, Seniors demographic, Seniors' health, Social isolation | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

How To Find Passion In Retirement

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

 Special contribution by Françoise Duranleau Nearly seven years ago I retired at age 60. I always enjoyed teaching. However dealing with the administrators had become unbearable because of recent changes in the school board and an all-female administration. I stopped teaching … Continue reading →

Posted in Baby boomers, Elder population, Glauberite, Hobbies, Mineralogy, Mont Saint-Hilaire, Pensioners, Retirement, Retirement hobbies, Retirement planning, Seniors demographic, Seniors' health, Tourmaline | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Assisted Living for the Elderly

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Golden Wave Movement Canada

For many of us, if we live long enough, there comes a time when we need some kind of ‘assisted living’ accommodation and care. While there are a variety of services available for seniors, there are many people who do … Continue reading →

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