Good dementia care is more than a diagnosis By Sarah Higgins As Canada’s population rapidly ages, experiences like Kathy’s are increasingly common. One in five Canadians are caring for a loved one living with dementia, and by 2030, it’s estimated that nearly a million people will have received a dementia diagnosis. Canada’s...
Tag - Jan/Feb 2023
This soup has a delicate flavour. When reheating, stir in a little heavy cream. Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Serves 4 to 6 2 Ontario onions, chopped 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter 1 large Ontario butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups/1.25 L) 2 Ontario apples, peeled, cored and cubed 2 cloves Ontario...
The fresh taste of Ontario leeks and the smooth texture of Ontario russet potatoes are enhanced when combined with bacon. Preparation Time: 25 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Serves 6 4 slices smoky Ontario bacon, chopped 2 tbsp (25 mL) unsalted butter 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil 2 large Ontario leeks, white and light green...
By Jennifer Hartley Author John Steinback once said, “People don’t take trips, trips take people.” As we mark Black History Month, it is the perfect time to remember how, for 30,000 to 40,000 people from the United States, a trip to Canada on the Underground Railroad brought freedom. Today, you can take that same journey back...
Birding Story and photos by Brian Morin We have all wondered how birds make it through our Canadian winters. If we have to bundle up with significant outerwear, how can birds possibly endure bitter cold, biting winds and snowstorms, not to mention being encrusted with ice from freezing rain? Yet many do. The majority of birds...
The Little Things By Jason Marshall Each time we add a candle to a birthday cake, it doesn’t make us smarter. It only guarantees light-headedness from trying to blow them all out at once. Life experience comes with age. That translates to knowledge. You almost pass out from blowing out candles this year. So, next year you buy...
Photos courtesy of Walt Disney World It doesn’t matter what age you are; you’ll be delighted with Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebrations. For over five decades—since the fall of 1971—a trip to Walt Disney World has been synonymous with the ultimate holiday. The perfect Florida spot for a multi-generational vacation...
Winter Walking Problems By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa There is nothing like taking a walk to enjoy the beauty of the season. Walking is free and one of the best ways to stay active and healthy. We walk outdoors to get to needed destinations and public transportation, and to be with other people. Like many other...
Spread your wings by volunteering with Project North Star: the restoration of the last remaining Canadair North Star aircraft. Part of the Ingenium Collection of Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation, this volunteer-driven initiative is perfect for people who have an interest in aviation, the RCAF, community...
By Iris Winston “Hi, Grandpa. I’m in trouble. I need your help.” This was how the early-morning phone call to a good friend of mine began. His immediate response was concern for his grandson. “What’s wrong, Peter? What’s happened?” What is wrong with this picture? First, note that the caller could have obtained the grandson’s...
