October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada. Although I would technically be described as a senior myself, I am referring to that generation born in the first decades of the last century. They...
In these fast-changing times, many families live hundreds of kilometres apart. It seems the younger and older generations may not get together as frequently as before. They lose out on the mutual benefits of...
When my parents were in their late 80’s it became clear that they were not capable of living in their home any longer. Sadly, most of their friends had passed away or moved to...
Boomers love to travel, and many consider a vacation a must-have in retirement. They also want to spend more time with family. More families are choosing to vacation together. Multi-generational travel is the top...
Today’s grandma is no longer sitting on the couch all afternoon watching her “stories.” Many of us are embracing the grandparent role. It’s great to see our children grow up and have children of...
I was not quite 17 when I moved out of my parent’s house and my Dad told me, “Don’t bother asking if you can come back.” And I didn’t. Yet, when my son was...
I was visiting my mother at the retirement home and prominently displayed on the elevator was a sign warning the residents not to give out personal information on the phone to people claiming to...
The holiday season is a time of year when there’s a lot of pressure to dig deep into your wallet to buy gifts. Many families have a tradition of surrounding their Christmas tree with...
It’s becoming a growing trend for boomer parents to help their adult children buy their first home and even cover regular expenses such as rent, groceries and loan payments. A number of surveys show...
