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By Lois Babcock Some are surprised to hear that blind or visually impaired people are able to play golf—yet blind golf has been around for many years. The Canadian Blind Golf Association was established in 1951 and functioned until the mid 1980s, when regional groups were formed. Canadian blind and visually impaired golfers now get […]
By Melanie Langille We live in a world where synthetic chemicals surround us and chances are, we come in contact with hundreds of them every day. Many (like medicines) are helpful, or make life more convenient but, a lot of the ones that we’re using have not have been tested for safety, and the effects […]
By Joanne Koenig Coste Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne offers a practical approach to emotional well-being that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between care-partners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people
By Maggie Pierce Despite growing demand, it is well known that most people face unique challenges in purchasing an inclusive home. This article will highlight some financial, legal, design, environmental, and real estate market considerations for the successful purchase of an inclusive home. However, the information provided here is intended as a broad guide, and […]
By Molly Wisniewski When a parent, spouse, sibling, or loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, it can be difficult to know what to do. Instead of burning out, discover a new approach. Molly Wisniewski offers essential advice for getting to know your loved one and yourself during this new phase […]
By Véronique Billette, Patrik Marier, and Anne-Marie Séguin Painting a more accurate portrait of aging, Getting Wise About Getting Old, debunks myths and stereotypes. From retirement (seniors are low-performance workers) to housing (most older adults live in long-term care accommodation), and violence (senior women are not victims of sexual assault) to political
By Kim Offet-Gartner Canadians with disabilities and older adults are all too familiar with the challenges of finding and keeping employment and the need for resiliency in the face of adversity. So, in the interest of helping Abilities readers navigate the current job market, our editors chatted with Kim Offet-Gartner and Dawn Schell from the […]
By Lila Savage An unflinchingly humane novel about the triangle formed between a young woman and the couple whose life she enters one transformative year. One spring, Bryn—a retired carpenter—hires Ella to help him care for Jill, who has been in a car accident that caused a brain injury. Source: Knopf
BURNT OUT Arthur, my husband and I are worn out. His mother has always been high maintenance, but now she’s got demanding medical conditions and no one but us to care for her. We need a break or I’m afraid our marriage won’t last. Any suggestions? No doubt about it, caring for a parent can […]









