Canadians always welcome the return of warmer weather. As the days get longer and the snow melts, everyone is eager to spend some time outside—and not beneath several layers of winter clothing! Around this time it is common for people to get inadvertently sunburned;...
We are thrilled to welcome the springtime and say hello to March. According to the Government of Canada, 6.8% of the total population have had at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and over 88% of adults living in senior communities have also been vaccinated. Not...
Therapeutic recreation, or T.R., is an innovative field that has lately gained prominence as a way to address a gap between various forms of therapy. T.R. allows individuals with specific, manageable barriers to engage in activities that might otherwise be...
The pandemic has had its effect on just about everyone this year. As businesses close and the government requires everyone to stay at home, isolation, and loneliness become a severe mental health concern. The elderly are among the less-known but certainly impacted...
With so many of us sheltering in place and with social gathering restrictions across the country it can feel like holiday cheer is in short supply in 2020. Here are some little ways you can help spread some holiday cheer around your communities even if you cannot...
As the holidays approach, it’s hard not to admit that there is one thing looming on everyone’s mind: Covid-19. For many, the holiday season is already considered to be stressful: it can be a financially burdensome and emotionally draining time—and none of this is made...
