A new perception of "golden years"; The years from 55 to 85 are actually years of opportunity

Everyone over 55 gets lumped into one group called 'seniors', and is viewed (based on the characteristics of the minority) as if they all suffered from declining health and usefulness, thus creating a future burden for our health care system. Flourish: Family Well Being Society is presenti...

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Published inChronicle-herald (Halifax, N.S.)
Main Author Carmody, Cathy
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Halifax, N.S CNW Group Ltd 14.10.2015
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Older people
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Summary:Everyone over 55 gets lumped into one group called 'seniors', and is viewed (based on the characteristics of the minority) as if they all suffered from declining health and usefulness, thus creating a future burden for our health care system. Flourish: Family Well Being Society is presenting Cathy Carmody - "Starting up not shutting down" Saturday Oct. 24 - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre - registration is $15 includes a light lunch For more information contact Flourish: Family Well Being Society at 902 543 1727 or email apfyf@ns.sympatico.ca Credit: Cathy Carmody Contributing Writer
ISSN:0828-1807