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Multigenerational Living Houses where multiple generations of families live under one roof, has been on the rise for the last two decades. The 2021 census discovered that multi-generational households have risen 50 per cent since 2021, amounting to almost 442,000...

First launched in 2008, International Wheelchair Day is celebrated every March 1 for wheelchair users to celebrate the impact their wheelchair has had on their lives. Whether manual, powered, transit, self-propelled, folding, rigid, tilt-in-space, or anything else,...

This February 19 will be National Family Day across Canada and provides the perfect opportunity while the weather is still cold and we are still keen to hunker down and stay at home, to get the wider family together and appreciate this time. How about considering a...

Canada’s seniors’ population continues to grow, and with this demographic already having tripled in size over the last 40 years, it is expected to grow to 10.4 million over 75-year-olds by 2037. This was identified in a report by the Canadian Urban Institute in 2019....

The holiday period is a time of happiness, gratitude, and coming together with friends and family. For lots of households, Christmas offers the comfort of family gatherings, the sparkle of Christmas lights, and the sweet smells of tasty meals filling the room....

A recent study found that the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, currently affects 15 per cent of the global population over the age of 30. However, by 2050 as many as a billion people worldwide are expected to have this condition. The study was published...

In his statement on World Mental Health Day the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau acknowledged ‘Mental health is health…One in five people in Canada are living with mental illness and one in three people will experience mental illness in their lifetime’. These are...

The decision to stay in your current home or downsize for retirement in Canada is a significant choice that depends on various factors, including financial considerations, lifestyle preferences, and health needs. While both options have their merits, there are...

Installing a residential elevator is an investment in your home, making it work for you all year round. Here the Stiltz Home Elevators team in Canada look at the benefits of having a home lift to help you to navigate the different seasons comfortably with ease. A lift...

As you head towards retirement it is an exciting time – you will be looking forward to having lots of freedoms and spare time. You can finally do all the things that you have been putting off due to time pressures. However, retirement in Canada has changed and you...