by coahamilton | Apr 30, 2021 | News
(As published in The Hamilton Spectator April 30, 2021) Pat Spadafora I remember when my mother, who lived in Ottawa, used to call me on Sunday evenings after 7:00 P.M. when telephone rates were lower. We rarely connected outside of those highly anticipated Sunday...
by coahamilton | Mar 30, 2021 | News
(As published in the Hamilton Spectator, March 30, 2021) Anne Pizzacalla A friend phoned to update me on her latest doctor’s visit. She and her husband, like over 60 % of older Canadians, have chronic health issues, and she is his spokesperson. The challenges –...
by coahamilton | Feb 10, 2021 | News
Hamilton Council on Aging offer financial resource tips for older residents (Reported in the Hamilton Spectator, February 10, 2021) Dr. Julie Richardson Managing our personal finances, successfully, as we get older is dependent on our financial literacy and impacts...
by coahamilton | Jan 13, 2021 | News
(As published in the Hamilton Spectator, January 13, 2021) Laura Kerr One cannot overestimate the importance of social connections in our lives. Opportunities for social participation and connecting with others are critical for our physical, mental and emotional...
by coahamilton | Nov 24, 2020 | News
Social isolation among the most serious challenges facing older adults (Reported in the Hamilton Spectator, November 24, 2020) Jeanne Mayo As an older adult, I was interested in the recent trends that show changes in our community’s older adult population, and there...
by coahamilton | Nov 17, 2020 | News
(As published in the Hamilton Spectator, November 18, 2020) Margaret Denton In order to learn about health and community services, housing options, transportation choices, recreation and leisure activities, or just about any other services or resources, one needs to...
