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We can continue to live in our home safely
(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: March 16, 2024) Jeanne Mayo As we get older, our physical limitations might increase and so we might have to adapt our physical surroundings to ensure our safety. The bathroom is the area where most falls...
Changing the Face of Primary Care
(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: April 5, 2024) Michel Grignon Modern healthcare systems were established around 1950 with the goal of addressing acute bouts of ill health that either kill their host or recede almost entirely. The face of the...
Public Libraries The “Great Good Place” to foster feelings of social connectedness for older adults
(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: April 9, 2024) Nicole Dalmer Carla Hayden, the 14th librarian of Congress, proclaimed that “there is a hunger in this digital age … to participate in programs, to just be in a place, a community space”. Public...
Retirement investment strategies depend on your income level
(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: February 9, 2024) Margaret Denton Canada’s retirement system is built around three pillars: 1) income from government benefits such as the Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Guaranteed Annual...
A reminder for older adults: Stay up-to-date with vaccines to protect yourself and others
(Version published in the Hamilton Spectator: January 23, 2024) Rose Yee and Andra Linetski As we move further into what is proving to be an active respiratory season, here is a reminder that it is important to stay up-to-date with vaccinations for optimal...