The Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) is thrilled to announce a $600,000 funding award from Accessibility Standards Canada/the Government of Canada for its transformative “Accessible Skies” project. The funding is provided through Accessibility Standards Canada’s Advancing Accessibility
Too old to follow your dreams? Stop right there. Have you ever felt like life has passed you by? That the dreams you had for a glittering career or launching that new business idea has been taken over by the reality of the midlife squeeze. Looking after elderly parents, or young children can push many […]
Every survivor goes through a time of change and adjustment. An important part of recovery is finding different ways to care. Here are some ways to cope with what may be complex emotions about what the future holds. The end of cancer treatment can bring relief, but it can also introduce new questions and uncertainties. […]
How our brain rewires itself When we hear the word addiction, most of us think of drugs (substances), including alcohol. But addiction can also form with activities like gambling, gaming, shopping, eating, sex, social media, exercise, and even work. These are called behavioural, or process, addictions. When a person’s substance use or engagement in other […]
Tips to prepare for surgery Patients have found these ideas helpful for calming their pre-surgery anxiety and nervousness. 1) Focus on good outcomes: Look for positive experiences from people who have had your type of surgery. Read about others’ success stories. 2) Trust your medical team: Your surgeon and their team perform these procedures regularly. […]
Fatigue in our 40’s Scientists have discovered that age, variability, and fluctuating hormones being factors that lead the 40’s being the decade when we’re most tired. Here, sleep inefficiencies are exposed, recovery is slower, and leadership and parenting pressures take their toll on both physical and mental reserves. Although the rules change from earlier years,
As we age, our bodies change, and so can the way we think and feel about them. While body image is often discussed as a concern for younger people, research shows that it continues to matter throughout adulthood and into later life. How we relate to our bodies can influence our confidence, mental well‑being, and […]
CAREFUL COMMUNICATING Q) My mother has been diagnosed with dementia and there are some days where communication with her is very difficult. How can I understand her and help her tell me what she needs? Communicating with someone who lives with dementia can be difficult and requires patience, empathy and simplicity. Try keeping sentences short […]
Many of us are familiar with the famous catchy tune in the Sound of Music where nuns sing about their exasperation with the lively, unconventional postulant Maria. From the Rogers and Hammerstein musical,“How do you solve a problem like Maria”, it’s a song whose lyrics highlight the idea of finding a solution for someone, or […]
Parents won’t throw anything away. A psychologist explains why. Millennials with Baby Boomer parents have not been shy about airing their complaints about the older generation when it comes to clutter. Millennials have previously noted that their parents tend to hoard food—and now Millennials are airing their grievances about Boomer “ stuff avalanche”. On Reddit, […]










