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Education & Advocacy Committee Opinion Editorials (also shared in the Hamilton Spectator)

Staying Connected Through Technology

Staying Connected Through Technology

(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...

Navigating the Health Care System

Navigating the Health Care System

(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 -...

It is never too late to become financially literate

It is never too late to become financially literate

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...

Age-friendly Hamilton: Social Participation in the Time of COVID

Age-friendly Hamilton: Social Participation in the Time of COVID

(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...