Ontario, once again, seems to be miles ahead of BC with helpful programs for older adults. McMaster University has produced an Optimal Aging Portal with a motto of "Healthy Aging Information That You Can Trust". Check this site out:
https://www.mcmasteroptimalaging.org/
If you subscribe this this site, you will receive emails occasionally which will contain reliable information on living successfully.
A recent topic, 'Intergenerational Programs: It takes a village to age optimally', discusses the importance of interacting with young people. Often, particularly for people without grandchildren, we associate only with adults.
If you are a senior living alone, there are not many opportunities to interact with young people in Ambleside. However, our Senior Activity Centre has a free program called, Intergenerational Screen Time for Seniors, that can help solve this problem. Not only do you get to interact with local students, you can also eliminate many irritating issues you may have with your cell phone or tablet.
On Thursday May 18th and June 8th from 4:30 to 5:30, there is a free drop-in for seniors to ask questions about their electronic devices from the expert young people who volunteer their time.
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