seniors downsizing in ottawa
A Senior’s Guide to ‘Rightsizing’ Their Living in Ottawa
Moving into your senior years comes with an exclusive set of challenges and adventures, and the transition is different for...
Local Grannies plan to ride their bikes and raise $60,000 in the Annual Ride to Turn the Tide
From September 5th to the 7th, some 22 Grannies will cycle 260 Kilometres in 3 days. Their goal is to...
Ottawa Public Health has a free online Module for Preventing Falls
Learn how to prevent falls – Free online module This module is for anyone concerned about older adults who would...
Ottawa Seniors Awards Nominations
Celebrating Seniors Award – do you have someone to nominate? Do so by February 15th.
Celebrating Seniors Award Get your nominations in by February 15th to celebrate the special accomplishments and contributions of Ottawa Seniors...
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Another reason to walk regularly –
The faster you walk as a senior, the less chance you have of death! That’s a bit of an oversimplification,...
Museum of Science and Technology Re-Opened
If you haven't had a chance to visit the newly re-opened museum - now's your chance now that the Christmas...
Attention Snowbirds – are you spending too many days down south? Will you be liable for US taxes.
If you're one of those people who spends a lot of the winter in the warm southern states of the...
What is happening with abuse at Ottawa’s Long Term Care homes?
Everyone of Ottawa's 27 long-term care homes, which house some of the city's most vulnerable residents has been the site...
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Skating on Parliament Hill for Canada’s 150!
Get ready to add a new item to your bucket list this winter: for the first time ever, you can...
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Missing your fresh garden items – here’s 5 essential herbs you can easily grow indoors!
5 Essential Herbs You Can Easily Grow Indoors The cost of groceries continues to rise, and the types of meals...