I’ve Got Your Back – Role of Advocacy

It was in the news again – the heart-breaking story of vulnerable loved ones receiving neglectful and sub-standard care. Frightened and angry family and friends came together to reveal problems and demand change.   Perhaps a related story has happened within your...

Falling in Love with Your Community Again

In the last edition of Maturity Matters, we discussed the need to feel connected, engaged, and valued throughout every life stage, especially as we transition into later years. Whether you want to be challenged, entertained, inspired, or in-service of others, most...

Communities by Design – Not Default – Part 1

There is much talk about “aging in place of choice.” The keyword is choice. In the Report on the State of Public Health in Canada, our Chief Public Health Officer offered this definition: “Aging in place of choice is the ability of individuals to choose to live in...

The Gift of Recognition

When we think of giving, we turn our thoughts to money, gifts, and perhaps the act of service. Donating to worthwhile causes and offering the gift of our time and talents are important contributions. Giving is associated with the notion of philanthropy. When we look...

I Need a Vacation – Gotta Get Away

What We Expect Vacations – we sure look forward to them. Whether it is an action-packed adventure, lounging on the beach with a good book, a spiritual retreat, educational discovery, or anything in-between when we go on vacation, we expect to come back…different....