Whether it’s for their health, their finances or just to occupy their spare time, the latest census figures show more Canadians are working longer careers. The census also shows one-fifth of seniors over age 65 were in the workforce last…
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Census Reveals More Seniors Are Staying On The Job Longer
Posted in News & Sports, Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: 2016, aging workforce, Canada Census, career choices, commute times, Data, seniors
Internet Usage Among Those 65 And Up Significantly
According to new data from Statistics Canada, older Canadians represent the fastest-growing segment of internet users. Survey participants were asked if they used the internet “at least a few times during a typical month.” Data analysis revealed online activity among…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: internet use, mobile phone, seniors, StatsCan, survey
2017 Seniors Health And Wellness Fair
Come take part in the 2017 Seniors Health and Wellness Fair, Saturday, October 28th at the Ron Kolbus Centre. The fair boasts over 40 exhibitors as well as.. Free admission to the public Live entertainment, demos and health screenings…
Posted in Tagged with: 2017, fair, free admission, health, live entertainment, Ottawa health and wellness show, Ottawa seniors show, senior living, seniors, wellness
New Canadian Census Data Shows Some Local Anomalies
The town of Perth, just an hour west of Ottawa has a new claim to fame. It’s been named the location in the country where women most outnumber men. There are just under four men for every five women counted…
Posted in News & Sports, Steve Boyton Tagged with: 2017, Aging, Canada, census, new data, Perth, Results, seniors
[Video] Cutting The Rug With Nellia & Dietmar
Get your groove on! A video of an elderly German couple is going viral after they showed off some mad dancing skills. 64 year old Nellia Ehrentraut, and her 70 year old husband Dietmar, certainly cut a rug with their…
Posted in Steve Boyton, The Lounge, Whats Happening Tagged with: boogie woogie, dancing, energetic, Fun., Germany, lively, seniors
Orléans Senior’s Home Offers Bike Rides For Residents
An Orléans seniors home is launching a new program that gives seniors an opportunity to get outside and cycle, while a volunteer does the pedaling. Earlier this week, Bruyère Continuing Care announced a three-month pilot project called ‘Cycling Without Age’.…
Posted in Steve Boyton, Whats Happening Tagged with: bike path, biking, cycling, innovative, pilot program, rickshaw, seniors, volunteers
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