Category: <span>Living 55 Plus</span>

All too often, folks think that a big reward demands a big effort. True, the astounding view from the top of Mount Everest is in direct proportion to the life-risking difficulty of the climb. But down here near sea level, the risk-reward ratio is often on your side – little or no risk, huge rewards....

Dear Debbie; Have you any tips for adding a bit of the glorious fall to our home without going over the top. It’s a short season, but we love the colours. Thanks for your inspiration. Daniel Dear Daniel; Each season of the year introduces us to a different mood. Nature’s abundant array of crops and...

When June Gawdun started with the Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) in 1994, she liked her title. “There was myself and a part-time staff and I was called the office manager, but I didn’t really have anybody to manage,” she said with a laugh from her office at the Saskatoon Field House. Gawdun became the...

Those of us 65 and over should start a petition.  I recently joined the club and will start having Old Age Security money deposited into my bank account this month. I take some offence to the words Old Age. I can live with the security part and hope to have it for the rest of...

Gray hair is a natural side effect of aging. The rate at which hair will turn to gray differs based on genetics and other factors. Some people may go gray seemingly overnight, while others may gray at the temples first before the rest of their hair gradually changes color. Aging women often wonder if they...

Hello Reena, Do you have a solution for getting rid of silverfish? Thank you in advance for your consideration and response. — Gilbert Dear Gilbert, Be sure to remove old stacks of newspapers, magazines, papers, books and fabrics, plus food spills and food stored for long periods of time. Often reducing available water and lowering...

Often recognized as one of Canada’s most versatile athletes, Saskatoon’s Pat Lawson has been inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame. “Being inducted into the hall is a wonderful recognition and one I never thought would happen,” said Lawson in the wake of her triumph. “Basketball was the game I enjoyed the most. If...

There are many paths you can take when decorating a room. It often starts with the furniture that you have on hand and walls that have been painted by the latest tenant or owner. When it’s time to put your personal stamp on your surroundings what direction is best followed to get that extra pizzazz,...

I don’t have time to exercise. How many times have you said that? Or heard someone else say it? It’s the number one excuse for not exercising. And I don’t buy it. Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. We all have multiple commitments to other people, often including work. Even in retirement,...

La dolce vita: those three words sum up so well the picture that most people have of this wonderful country called Italy. It’s all about enjoying the good life – full of pleasure and indulgences. Italy offers something for everyone. It was a daunting task to plan a first trip to Italy for a week-long...