The Social Table: How Food Fights Isolation Hi there. Welcome back to our Monday series, The Food & Memory Connection! Over the past two weeks, we’ve explored how food connects us to our cherished memories and how the right foods can power our brains for years to come. Today, we’re completing the picture with what … Read more
When I was growing up on the farm, I never once questioned how much money my father received when he sold some calves, or one of the pigs, as it was never a topic of discussion in my presence. Honestly, I never even gave it any thought. There were never outings to restaurants in town … Read more
The Week Ahead: November 22-30, 2025 Good morning, friends! The holiday season is creeping closer, and with it comes both excitement and the need to stay sharp. This week brings important payment news, fresh scam warnings, and wonderful opportunities to connect with community right across our beautiful country. Chuckles Corner “At age 20, we worry … Read more
The Allowance and Survivor Allowance Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Last week, we talked about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), a valuable new benefit that could help many seniors. This week, we’re diving into two of the most overlooked government benefits that can provide crucial financial support for those who … Read more
Late-Blooming Artists (It’s Never Too Late) Hi there, and welcome to the final instalment of “The Creative Spirit”! Over the past two days, we’ve talked about writing your memoir and using photography to capture your world. Today, we’re going to tackle the biggest creative myth of all: that you needed to start young to be … Read more
Photography as Memory-Keeping and Art Hi there, and welcome back! Yesterday we talked about writing your memoir. Today, let’s talk about the other way you’re already documenting your life—probably without even thinking about it. How many photos did you take this week? A dozen? Fifty? If you have a smartphone, the answer is probably “more … Read more
Writing Your Memoir (for family, not necessarily for publication) Hi there, and welcome back! Have you ever sat at a family gathering and heard someone say, “I wish I’d asked Grandma about that before she passed”? Or found yourself thinking, “My grandkids have no idea what life was like when I was young”? Here’s the … Read more
Cognitive Fuel: The Diet That Powers Your Memory Hi there. Welcome back to our Monday series, The Food & Memory Connection! Last week, we talked about the emotional power of food—the recipes and smells that connect us to our past. Today, we’re focusing on the practical: the foods that fuel your future. The science is … Read more
Hi there, We want to be straight with you about something. Yes, we’d love to have paid subscribers. A few wonderful people who believe strongly in what we’re doing have already chosen to support us financially, and we’re incredibly grateful for that. Every Supporter and Hero member makes it possible for us to keep delivering … Read more
Hello, friends! As we move deeper into November with shorter days and longer evenings, there’s still plenty happening across our country to keep us engaged and connected. Grab your favourite warm drink and let’s see what’s worth knowing this week. Chuckles Corner “I’m at that age where my back goes out more than I do.” … Read more
Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Last week, we talked about the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), a valuable benefit many low-income seniors are missing out on. This week, we’re diving into an even bigger topic that’s on everyone’s mind: the Canadian Dental Care Plan, or CDCP. This is a significant new benefit … Read more
Hearing Aids: Where to Find Financial Assistance and Subsidies Hi there. Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! Yesterday, in Part 1, we explored the fantastic technology in modern hearing aids—from Bluetooth streaming to automatic noise filtering. Today, in Part 2, we tackle the most common barrier: cost. The good news is that there are … Read more
New Hearing Aids: Technology That Connects to Your World Hi there. Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! If you or a loved one are delaying looking into hearing aids, you might be surprised by how discreet, powerful, and connected modern devices have become. They are no longer the bulky, whistling devices of the past; … Read more
Our Remembrance Day ceremonies and traditions are a way of keeping memories alive. Remembering the stories of pride and shame, bravery and cowardice, outrage and fear, comradeship and sacrifice, sadness and grief. I remember one rainy cold morning on Remembrance Day. I was about five or six and was at our neighbour’s house. Old Ed, … Read more
Hi there. Welcome to our brand new Monday series: The Food and Memory Connection! We’re kicking off this long-running feature by diving into the heart of our emotional history: the kitchen. Food does more than just nourish us; it’s a powerful emotional tool. For many of us, the simplest memory—the smell of Grandmother’s molasses cookies … Read more
(Just a note before Marilyn’s story) We sent out a very important email on Thursday and 3/4 of you never opened it. It has to do with big changes at Canadian Senior Moment and will effect your future receipt of our newsletter and a lot of new benefits available to subscribers.. Please take a moment … Read more
Your Saturday Roundup: November 8-16, 2025 Good morning! As November settles in with shorter days and cooler temperatures, this week brings us to that most important date on our calendar—Remembrance Day on Tuesday, November 11. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and honour those who served. Whether you’ll be attending a ceremony or observing two … Read more
Hi there, Welcome back to “Your Canadian Senior Moment”! As we continue our series on overlooked benefits, we’re starting this week with a very important one: the Guaranteed Income Supplement, or GIS. It’s a federal benefit designed to help low-income seniors, but the surprising truth is that thousands of eligible Canadians are missing out on … Read more
Hi there, and welcome back to Canadian Senior Moment! We’ve reached the final instalment of our “Navigating the Healthcare Maze” series. In Part 1, we explored what provincial healthcare actually covers. In Part 2, we learned how to make the most of those rushed doctor appointments. Today, we’re tackling something nobody wants to think about … Read more
Getting the Most From Doctor Visits Hi there, and welcome back to Canadian Senior Moment! Yesterday, we talked about the gaps in provincial healthcare coverage—what you’re actually covered for and what surprises might be lurking. Today, we’re tackling something just as important: how to make the most of the precious few minutes you get with … Read more