Not an easy time in life when the roles are reversed and you need to start the conversation about your parents retirement savings plan. Good read here from CTV’s Patricia Lovett-Reid.

Experts say more affordable and accessible housing is needed for Canada's aging population with seniors over the age of 85 reported as the fastest-growing age group in the country.

In 2020 Nova Scotia created this action plan for the province’s aging population. Check out what the plan is.

How baby boomers could help ease labour shortages

Older workers want semi-retirement options, if only companies would offer them, survey suggests.

Whether you tackle it as part of downsizing effort or simply to simplify your life, decluttering an entire home is a big job. The best way to make decluttering easier is doing it in stages—focus on one room, one space, or even one zone within a room. This will also build confidence as you experience visible success at each step.

Get some tips from some pros! Watch their various you tube videos on retirement for great input and info.

When one thinks of downsizing, empty nesters often come to mind. Couples whose children have left the home find the maintenance and expenses of a larger home not worth it anymore, and look to move into a smaller space. But the benefits of downsizing are being enjoyed by many with a ‘full nest’ looking to simplify their life, free up their time and yes, save money.

"My recommendation to my clients is this: As you plan for retirement, think about what it looks like. Talk to your friends. Write about it. Create a storyboard. Be imaginative. Your financial plans and your day-to-day retirement plan should go hand in hand. This is your retirement identity."

Let's take a closer look at each of the six phases of retirement.

Established in 2009 the Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay is a not for profit registered society whose purpose is to help seniors in the St. Margaret’s Bay area realize their retirement dreams, maintain control over their lives and to present opportunities for sharing their skills and experience. Bay Seniors is inclusive, helps local seniors participate in social, community and wellness activities and has a long term goal to assist in finding accommodation in our area.

Nova Scotia has created a very welcome directory full of information. Make sure to look at what you might qualify for!

We've created our Resources pages to make them as thorough and easy-to-navigate as possible for caregivers, their loved ones, family and friends.

Just click on a heading in the menu box at the right. You'll find the resources we've produced, such as the Where to Begin Guide and The Caregiver's Handbook, or information about provincial and federal programs that can help both caregivers and care recipients. If you're looking for health and community organizations whose services may meet your specific needs, organizations for seniors, or information about the Nova Scotia Health Authority, click Our Partners and Allies.

Are you in Middleton? Check out their adults & seniors section for more info and activities!

Check out this age friendly blog for seniors across Nova Scotia. There is a resource link with more info as well.

Serving Seniors prides itself on being a source of high-quality, trusted service providers for seniors and their families. When you need a service provider who you can trust, look no further than the Serving Seniors Alliance Trusted Members. It's all about trust.

Staying safe online can be really overwhelming — most users have their photos, credit cards, personal communications, financial information, and devices exposed to hackers every single day without even knowing that they’re in danger.

Check out this article on explanations on the most common online threats facing seniors today.