August 26, 2026
A lot of older adults have pets, with cats and dogs being the most popular choices. Given the choice, which would you prefer? It can be a difficult decision, especially when you take personal preference — “I’m a cat lover” versus “I’m a dog lover” — out of the...
August 19, 2026
Aches and pains can become more noticeable as we get older, but age is only one possible factor. Muscle soreness, joint stiffness and general discomfort can also be related to illness, physical activity, stress, posture or an underlying health condition. Most mild...
August 12, 2026
Although individuals are able to appoint an executor who resides in a different province or country, estate administration can be more difficult if the executor is not a resident of the same province as the deceased. Apart from delays and increased out-of-pocket...
August 5, 2026
The reality is, people generally don’t want to think about – let alone talk about – their own demise. Even individuals who recognize the need to discuss the inevitable are unsure when, where or how to start the conversation. Yes, it may be uncomfortable and it may be...
July 29, 2026
Calm and tranquillity have been popular gardening trends in recent years. An edition of The Wall Street Journal celebrated the trend in an article entitled In Search Of Outer Calm. But the story went seven steps further. Using a combination of old-fashioned...
