“Live as if you are going to die tomorrow. Learn as if you are going to live forever.” --Mahatma Gandhi When we think of learning, school is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Tests, homework and grumpy teachers don’t make for a lot of positive memories. As we get older, though, we
The Canadian justice system and its cousins in other countries are designed to help all citizens right the wrongs. People can file lawsuits on contract or property disputes or be represented by the state in criminal matters like fraud or assault. In theory, every citizen or permanent resident has equal access to the justice
The second biennial gathering of British Columbia Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) organizations took place in November. More than 350 people from non-profits, academia, government agencies and private corporations attended to move the older person agenda forward. The two-day action packed summit included reports by CBSS working groups, “ask a pro” peer networking session, rethink
Since 2010, a working group has been meeting annually at United Nations (UN) to develop a convention for the rights of older persons. This is great news. The global population is ageing faster than any other time in history, so coming to consensus is vital. The less good news is that after nearly a
We talk a lot about equality when we advocate for older persons. Equal access, equal opportunity, equal treatment. We measure equality by comparing older persons in different parts of the world, social classes and economic situations. We measure equality by comparing older and younger persons. Working towards the goal of a more fair, more
In Episode 06 of our interview series This Is Living, we talk with Lynn. A former emergency room nurse, Lynn now works as a young onset dementia educator and advocate.
We are all experts on resilience. As a toddler, we fall, get back up and take another step. Most of us get at least a few rejections before landing our first job. Parents have to manage the often-baffling demands of their new little person while completely exhausted. But what about older persons? After such
More than 25% of the Japanese population is age 65 or over as a result of low birth rate and long life expectancy. The low birth rate means smaller families and fewer children to care for their parents. Hence, around 20% of older persons in Japan, live alone. This raises even more issues in
In Episode 04 of our interview series This Is Living, we talk with Janet, a real, live Dairy Princess who walked the red carpet, travelled the world and became a specialist at talking about death.
In Episode 04 of our interview series This Is Living, we talk with Janet, a real, live Dairy Princess who walked the red carpet, travelled the world and became a specialist at talking about death.
