“Anybody can learn how to play their own music, any way they can,” says music teacher Michael Cobus. By Shawna Culleton Music teacher Michael Cobus offers a gentle challenge to his older adult students when they hesitate over learning a particularly difficult composition: “If not now, then when?” Cobus has been teaching the recorder to mostly older adult students for …
Research shows you can “Do Si Do” and “Allemand Left” your way to better mental and physical health. By Eugene Plischke It’s time to dust off those “Yahoos!” and join a square dance club. You’ll meet some of the friendliest people in Manitoba, and leave your first session with a joyful heart, better health, and a sharpened mind. Recent studies …
Messy spaces leave us feeling anxious, helpless, and overwhelmed, says Dr. Sherrie Bourg Carter. But to tackle that mess, you may need a little help. By Kathy Penner Is the sheer volume of things you’ve accumulated over time causing you more stress than comfort? You’re not alone. As Dr. Sherrie Bourg Carter says in Psychology Today, “Messy spaces leave us …
Recording your life story can prove a rewarding activity that also leaves a precious legacy for future generations By Kathy Penner It’s often only after a parent dies that their children realize how little they really knew mom or dad. Parents tell their kids stories about their life’s big moments, but don’t always share the more personal stories that give …
Simple, sincere condolences can mean everything to someone grieving a loss By Kathy Penner Many of us don’t always know what to say to someone who is grieving. We may even avoid someone experiencing a loss because we’re worried about saying something wrong. However, even an imperfect expression of caring is appreciated, while not acknowledging someone’s loss can be hurtful. …
Setting up a Power of Attorney protects you and your loved ones from financial incompetence or abuse By Kathy Penner You’ve drawn up a will. You may also have a healthcare directive, or living will. Such documents bring you peace of mind, knowing that your family, executor, healthcare providers and others are clear on your wishes. Yet relatively few people set …