Reduce Your Alzheimer’s Risk One Step at a Time

(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: January 9, 2024)   By: Jennifer J. Heisz & Emma Waddington   More than 500,000 older Canadians are living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, facing a devasting health condition that erases...

Ageism in Healthcare

(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: December 18, 2023) By: Yasmin Khalili  As another year passes, millions of the Baby Boomer generation move further into their golden years. It’s estimated that the number of older adults aged 60 and over will double by...

Older Adults Dedicated to Social Justice

(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: December 12, 2023) By: Maria Antelo   As a newcomer to Hamilton in the early 1990s, my inspiration to work as a community developer came from people who continue to inspire me today.  When I felt there was nothing...

(As published by the Hamilton Spectator November 9, 2023) Seniors are at a Higher Risk for Frauds and Scams Fraud is the number one crime against older Canadians. Elder fraud is any scam that targets older adults and exploits them for monetary gain such as financial...