Traveling seniors
My Travel Insurance Checkup!
“Diana, do you actually know what you are paying for?” That was the first question that Stacey Aarssen asked me. Stacey is a financial planner who specializes in educating people about the ins and outs of travel insurance. Personally, I have a travel insurance policy that provides annual coverage. It was very reasonable considering I need coverage for…
Read More5 things you must know before you travel!
It was Friday January 28th 2011 and I was skiing at Blue Mountain and my phone rang. I couldn’t answer it, so I let it go to voice mail. When I got to the top of the hill, I listened to see who called. It was my daughter who was teaching in Cairo Egypt. Thank…
Read More3 of the Biggest Health & Aging Stressors for Seniors (and How to Address Them)
Getting older is inevitable, and as you enter your more mature years, it’s understandable that health and aging stressors start to take over your daily life. Here are three of the biggest ones and how to deal with them. 1. Loneliness Can Become Isolating There’s a reason that many healthcare programs have incorporated socialization into…
Read More5 Things you must know about travel insurance including the changes to OHIP coverage
As of January 1st 2020, Ontario residents will no longer be able to claim up to $400 a day for out of country hospital care and up to $50 per day for emergency outpatient and doctor services through their OHIP coverage. The bottom line is: as an Ontario resident, it is imperative to have proper…
Read MoreEating on an airplane
From the lunch box to the airplane… Do you bring your own meal when flying? More and more airlines are not providing a meal during flights. This being said, there are a couple of options open to you. Either you eat prior to boarding a plane; either you bring your own lunch or a snack…
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