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Autumn Newsletter 2025
Autumn is upon us, and seniors should get all the required preparations completed for a cooler season. Here are some practical tips and ideas to get you started. #aginginplace,#ageing in place,#homesafety https://27d5ec4b-fc8e-44e6-a907-25f50ca2dd59.usrfiles.com/ugd/27d5ec_f8089fd15e644b2ca9af02bf5f826856.pdf
Nov 61 min read


Autumn Home Maintenance Tasks
Unfortunately, skipping certain home maintenance tasks — whether they’re not urgently threatening or just jobs that need to be taken care of seasonally — can result in much bigger problems down the line. Delaying maintenance for too long can cost you more money, take up even more of your time, and cause more unnecessary frustration than handling them on schedule. Check out this link for six home maintenance tasks you can’t afford to ignore. #Homemaintenance https://houseoutlo
Nov 61 min read


Summer 2025 Newsletter
Summer Comfort Tips and Ideas https://27d5ec4b-fc8e-44e6-a907-25f50ca2dd59.usrfiles.com/ugd/27d5ec_be057ba216f241adbd025c088fd26fa6.pdf
Oct 81 min read


Spring 2025 Newsletter
As the weather warms up and nature wakes from its slumber, spring offers seniors a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and engage...
Jun 231 min read


Looking into a long-term care home/nursing home/retirement community
Though the majority of seniors in Canada (97%) and probably everywhere else in the world wish to remain in their chosen home, extenuating...
Oct 14, 20242 min read


September Quarterly Newsletter
With the autumnal equinox heralding the start of fall on September 22, 2024, the sun rises later, and nightfall arrives sooner, ushering...
Oct 8, 20241 min read


June Quarterly Newsletter
This first quarterly issue, covers topics of importance for the summer months. 1. Hot weather safety for seniors. Notably, please take...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Planning For the Long-Term
Lise Cloutier-Steele, a member of Concerned Friends, is an Ottawa writer and the author of There’s No Place Like Home: A guide to help...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Summer activity: Tips for older adults
Summer is a wonderful time to embrace the outdoors, soak up some sunshine, and stay active. For older adults, maintaining physical...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Challenges of stairs
Keeping your body active and in motion is essential if you want to live a long and healthy life. People who exercise regularly have lower...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Conversation prompts
Engaging a loved one with different levels of dementia i a conversation can be challenging. Try this chart. It is adaptable to both men...
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Services for seniors - Where to find information?
Government of Canada: Help to ensure your later years are safe and secure by learning about programs, services, and information available...
Jun 21, 20241 min read


All kinds of accessibility lifts
I recently had the good fortune to meet a couple of guys from the Silver Cross compay during the 'Adaptive Living Expo'. They offer all...
Jun 17, 20241 min read


ADAPTIVE CLOTHING FOR EVERYONE
In my continuous search for beneficial information for seniors and their concerned children, I recently discovered a Canadian...
Jun 17, 20241 min read


Post of March 2024 Newsletter.
March is Nutrition Month. In this newsletter, you will find a wealth of information to enhance your health and well-being. Note that...
Apr 29, 20241 min read


POST OF FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
Attached is the February newsletter that went out to subscribers. I hope you enjoy its content. #aginginplace, #Safetyathome...
Mar 9, 20241 min read


POST OF JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
Attached is the January newsletter that went out to subscribers. I hope you enjoy its content. #aginginplace, #Safetyathome...
Feb 6, 20241 min read


ALERTE ASSISTANCE
Your safety at your fingertips: 24/7 emergency medical alert, fall détection, GPS and more. Check out the attached flyer for more...
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Post of December 2023 newsletter
Attached is the December newsletter that went out to subscribers. I hope you enjoy its content. #aginginplace, #Safetyathome...
Jan 9, 20241 min read


Print Edition of 'There's No Place Like Home.'
A guide to help caregivers manage the long-term care experience is NOW AVAILABLE from www.ottawacaregiver.com #Agingathome Ottawa – On...
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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