All important matters in life are discussed as a family, around the kitchen table, and the ideas around safety and care as we age are no different. With this thinking in mind, Jim Closs, along with his colleagues at the Bay Area Health Trust, has brought the Age Safe Seniors Home Safety Specialist™ course to

What you really need to know Who doesn’t love a bargain? Many of us enjoy discovering hidden treasure among the weekend flea markets and garage sales throughout the land. In fact, we think most people would agree that nothing quite compares to the thrill of finding a steal amongst piles of unwanted goods. Or maybe

On April 21, 2022, Jim Closs spoke as part of CARP’s Living in Place Explained, Part II, an open discussion around the various elements the effect safe and healthy Living in Place as we age. Jim was joined by Lesya Dyk of LDOT Occupational Therapy, who discussed the role of occupational therapy and the importance

On March 14th, 2022, Jim Closs, National Director of Age Safe Canada, visited with Humble & Fred on their Podcast to discuss Aging in Place and the Age Safe Canada platform. After a long and illustrious radio career as the top GTA morning radio team in the ‘90’s, H&F had to reinvent themselves and became

Aging in Place isn’t just for Humans Seniors who decide to age in place have many reasons for doing so. Perhaps it’s due to finances, to stay nearer family and friends, or a combination. But for some, one of their deciding factors is because of their beloved pets. Nowadays, many of us consider our pets

Picture this: it’s a cold winter’s evening and you’re sitting in your armchair. The fire is crackling, and you have a nice hot cup of cocoa in your hands. Perhaps you’re reading, watching tv or listening to some music. Cosy, isn’t it? After a while, you start to feel restless. You try changing your sitting

There is a common war-cry among those who offer advice to those that face difficulty with their stairs and that tends to be, just get a bungalow! Simple one-line solutions oftentimes do not grasp the very problems that they are looking to solve. The concept of the bungalow is one of those. A bungalow is

How close are we to getting home modification funding? The global pandemic has brought about many changes to all aspects of our lives, with one of the biggest changes being how much time we spend in our homes. This has got many Canadians thinking about their future and the benefits of staying right where they

Stairs are an architectural feature that many of us come across several times a day. If you live in a home with more than one floor, going up and down the stairs will be part of your daily routine. Out around town, you may need to use the stairs not only inside but also to

Ensuring seniors keep fit and active in their homes How much do we move every day? From starting the day getting out of bed, going up and down the stairs, reaching for a clean towel or bending down to put on our socks: so many slight movements that many of us take for granted. That

What comes to mind when you think of your home? Maybe comfort, safety or the familiar. Many of us spend decades in our homes, if not our whole lives. But as we get older, our homes may not be as suitable for us as they once were. They might cause us difficulty getting around or

Staying safe in your country cottage As we saw in our previous post, Aging in Place in the Country Part 1, cottage life has many benefits and attractions, whether for a short break or a longer stay. Being out in nature and away from the city, taking in spectacular views and a tranquil lifestyle is