Issue 2.26 – Seniors Housing Forum

The recreation centre was alive with activity as Hazel and Charlie made their way from session to session. Hazel already had a few goodies and information packages in hand from some of the booths they had visited. Although they were fortunate to have already made the decision to move into seniors housing, and were enjoying…

Issue 2.25 – Mortality

The service had been lovely. Deanna’s eulogy was a sweet tribute to her mom, filled with stories, humour and warm memories. Even though Millie had few family members, the turnout was sizeable. Millie had touched so many throughout her life, making friends wherever she went. Charlie and Hazel felt fortunate to count themselves amongst those…

Issue 2.24 – We Need YOUR Stories!

Dear Reader, We hope you have been enjoying the Charlie & Hazel story. Each week, we release a new issue to raise awareness of real experiences, celebrations and challenges associated with seniors living. We hear from you in the comments section, by email and are even told directly how much some of the issues we…

Issue 2.23 – Millie

It was a sad day. Hazel had just got off the phone with Deanna. Deanna, choking back tears, informed them that Millie had passed away in the hospital during the night, finally succumbing to the complications from her stroke. There was nothing more anyone could have done. Hazel sat quietly on the couch, her head…

Issue 2.22 – Communication Barriers

“It’s nice to finally touch base,” Hazel said. And it was nice. She and Charlie had not spoken to their son in some time, not because he hadn’t called, but because they simply hadn’t been in their suite much these days. Though Millie’s condition was still touch-and-go, she was stable enough to have visitors even…