Personal Safety—Top Ten Tips

The headlines were alarming: ’95-year-old purse snatching victim suffers minor injuries to her arm.’  This recently happened just up the street from our home.  The community was stunned — how could this happen here?    A valued neighbour, as well as...

Intergenerational Learning : What Is Old Is New Again

Imagine young and old coming together to experience, learn, and share. Innovative new programming, or a dusting off of the way it used to be? With our aging population, we see emerging examples of intergenerational programs being offered on many continents. Although...

New Year – Clean Start

I love the beginning of a new year and new cycle. These times hold such promise for fresh perspectives and different experiences. There is a catch, though. We often have to toss out some of the ‘old stuff’ to make room for new… or better yet, to simply just make...

Safety Savvy Travelers

Schools Out and Summer is In.  This is when our attention turns to vacations, getaways,  and adventures.  Whether your plans are local, international or perhaps even exotic, becoming more safety savvy can help to create treasured travel memories rather than...

Bet There’s an App for That!

Do you line up the night before to buy the latest shiny new device being launched the next day? Perhaps you are a self-proclaimed “luddite” who opposes technological change.   More likely, you shun the two extremes and embrace technology that actually works, serves...