by Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa On December 14,1990, the United Nations designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons. It is an occasion for people around the world to celebrate the wonderful contributions older people make in our homes, communities, cities, regions and countries. Older people in...
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By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa November and December mark several holidays linked to giving. This includes presents and gifts of money and time to loved ones and neighbours, to charities and good causes, to people and families who are alone or live with low-incomes and to other vulnerable groups. Older people are...
By Peggy Edwards, Council on Aging of Ottawa Everyone deserves a suitable place to call home. Age-Friendly Housing meets the needs of the growing number of older people in our cities and communities. It is defined by 4As. Affordable: costs less than 30 per cent of your before-tax income. Accessible: for people with all kinds of...
By Peggy Edwards, the Council on Aging of Ottawa During the week of March 20, older adults in the Francophone community enjoy International Francophonie Week with all kinds of events and activities, including theatre and art exhibitions, family events, and film and food festivals. Their families, friends and neighbours who...
By the Council on Aging of Ottawa: Peggy Edwards Social connectedness is essential to our overall health and well-being at any age. However, men in our society, especially after retirement, tend to have low levels of social connectedness, often experiencing loneliness, isolation and lack of purpose. This can lead to severe...
By The Council on Aging of Ottawa: Patrick Curran and Peggy Edwards Ageism and Negative Thinking: A Personal Reflection When I turned 55, it really bothered me. Age 55 was my threshold in the aging process. It was the starting point from reaching retirement age to what I expected would be my late in life ‘senile existence’...
