TheLifeInstitute

The fall and winter weather brings cozy apparel, warm tea, the aroma of the season’s baked treats, and colourful landscapes. For many older adults, the cooler months may also produce feelings of boredom and loneliness. The grandchildren are back at school, and there are fewer outdoor activities, social engagements and community events in which to be involved. The world seems to slow down as the colours of the trees start to change and the days become shorter. It’s not unusual for retirees to wonder, “How will we fill our days?” The seasons of rest and rejuvenation for nature are a time for us all to slow down, look inward for fulfillment, and spend time exploring our hobbies and interests before warmer weather (and busy schedules) return. Pursuing online education is one way to remain mentally stimulated, challenge ourselves, and learn new information and skills. For this reason, older adults wishing to remain busy will benefit from enrolling in courses for the   Winter 2022 academ...

Making friends or building connections can enrich your life and health in more ways than you can imagine. From boosting happiness, reducing stress, and improving self-confidence, to coping with loss or trauma and creating a sense of purpose and belonging, personal or social networks offer a number of benefits. In fact, the sheer joy of companionship can significantly reduce several physical or mental health problems, including high blood pressure, unhealthy Body Mass Index (BMI), and even depression. It’s important to remember that building connections requires a fair amount of time, patience, and commitment. In order to meet new people and make new friendships, you may have to put yourself out there in experiences or situations that allow you to be amidst like-minded individuals. So, where do older adults go to meet other older adults? Staying social after retirement, joining hobby classes and walking clubs for older adults in Toronto, or pursuing  lifelong learning   opportu...

  There is no escaping that we live in a digital world that revolves around technology in almost every aspect of day-to-day living. Whether for work, study, social gatherings, shopping, medical appointments, or entertainment, accessing and relying on technology has become an essential and dominant part of our lives. Additionally, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to many offline activities transitioning to an online mode. Read on to learn why seniors have become almost imperative to embrace technology and the many benefits of learning technology in older age. Meaningful Ways to Contribute Your Time, Skills and Experience Over the years, the internet has emerged as the primary platform where you learn, work, play, connect, socialize, or seek entertainment. Similarly, technology-led smart appliances, home-cleaning robots, health and safety apps and wearables, and other such innovations are making everyone’s lives increasingly easy and efficient. Besides adding to comfort and conv...