The Ultimate Senior Living Guide

The online world, including the internet, email, social media and apps have brought a whole new world of communication and information to our fingertips. But there's a dark side to that convenience, online fraud and identity theft.

According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Canadians lost $380 million to scammers in 2021, with internet, email and text scams aimed at seniors a growing issue. With that in mind Explore by Aspira hosted a Cyber Security
for Seniors webinar presented by Connected Canadians - a national non-profit that provides free technology training and support to Canadian seniors.
Click here to view a recording of the full webinar.

When you hear the words "seniors' residence," what picture comes to mind? The image that comes to mind for many is  a nursing or old age home where people live out their last days in isolation lacking independence, motivation, and connection.

Media stories from the dark days of the COVID epidemic may have helped to reinforce those misconceptions. But if you replace the words "seniors' residence" with "retirement living," the picture becomes far warmer and more inviting.

Wondering about the dining experience in a retirement residence? Need to know if you can you live in retirement and still host your loved ones for a meal? The answers to your questions are inside!

“Loneliness is the discrepancy between what you have and what you want from your relationships.”

Life at a retirement home is what you make it. Whether that means you fill your days by going to the daily activities, in your suite with a good book, exploring the local town, or visiting with friends in one of the lounges.

Our most recent webinar with the Heart and Stroke Foundation focused on women’s heart and brain health, and specifically on the increased challenges women face in receiving education and treatment around their health.

Ice. Snow. Sleet. Cold. Canadian winters can provide many challenges for seniors. Tasks that once seemed simple, like grocery shopping, putting out the garbage, and visiting friends, can become difficult. Fear of slipping on hidden ice or the challenge of clearing the driveway can seem overwhelming.

“I should have moved sooner.”

How can you ensure you’ll have good brain health as you age?

Eat healthy and be merry — it sounds like a contradiction, but it’s easier than you think. In a recent webinar, registered nutritional consultant Rose Reisman gave her advice on how to stay on track with your health goals this holiday season while still enjoying the things you love.

Deciding whether or not to move from your home is less about the material home and more about the future you see for yourself, according to gerontologist Janice Goldmintz.

If you’re looking at your senior living options, you know there is a lot to choose from. Below, we’ve compiled a list of the most common terms used in the senior living sector, their meaning, and who they would best serve.

There are many reasons seniors consider moving to a retirement residence or seniors’ apartment. Some of them may have to do with health and safety concerns, but most have to do with convenience and wanting more time to enjoy the things and the people they love.