Seniors and “mature” men and women looking for companionship also use the personal columns in their search. Some of the advertisements, such as the following, demonstrate that seniors looking for love can be humorous, even hilarious. Read on and enjoy.
Foxy Lady
Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80s, slim, 5′4″ (used to be 5′6″), searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing […]

If we as a society honoured the maturity and wisdom of age, there would be no hesitation in giving Canadians a choice about when to retire. As CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) pointed out to Ottawa’s Expert Panel on Older Workers, such choice based on ability, not on age is a human right.
The reality […]

Thanks to Ed Corrigan of London, Ontario Canada for passing on this inspirational story.
A friend of mine opened his wife’s underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package: “This, - he said - isn’t any ordinary package.”
He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box.
“She got this the […]

Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal or financial in form. Neglect can also be considered a form of abuse. Many seniors do not report abuse, or feel isolated and afraid to speak out.
As a result, the problem of elder abuse remains largely hidden behind closed doors. Canadian research indicates that between four and […]

Here is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman.
The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the New York Times.

Dear Sir:
I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month.
By […]