27 Mar
Featured

Remembering Burma Shave

Barbara EllisMarch 27, 2024

During the 70s, my husband and I would drive to Pennsylvania for our summer vacation and visit my parents. They lived in Beaver Falls and while the trip was long and tiring, it was always worth the energy it took to spend time with the people we loved.

The drive would usually happen in July or August, two of the hottest months to be stuck in a car with no air-conditioning. Our drive began in Lethbridge and from there we drove south to Montana and then east through that state and North Dakota into Minnesota.

Once we arrived in Minnesota, the trip...

20 Mar
Current Events | Featured

Why you need to be at our Seniors’ Expo

Andrew McCutcheonMarch 20, 2024

At Unison, we’re constantly hearing questions from our senior population: Where can I find affordable senior housing in Calgary? What senior’s benefits am I entitled to? How can seniors keep active? What are the best services and organizations to help seniors out?

And those are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many questions out there, and while we’re great at pointing people in the right direction, wouldn’t it be ideal if we had all the answers, all the people to talk to, all the organizations to assist — all in one place?

Well of course we do! We’re Unison!...

10 Jul
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Four tips for a bee-friendly yard

Adrianna MacPhersonJuly 10, 2023

Did you know that to craft a single pound of honey, bees fly around 80,000 kilometres and visit some two million flowers? However, their impact goes far beyond supplying sweetener for your beverages and baked goods. “Bees are really important for...

5 Jul
Featured

Does Crime Pay?

Amanda BorysJuly 5, 2023

John Coward was late for supper. This in itself did not worry his wife Gertrude, for Coward was a hard worker who took good care of her and their five children, Evelyn, George Jr. (known as Link), W.W., Harold, and...

3 Jul
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Battling the Black Dragon

Danny MarkJuly 3, 2023

I call clinical depression the Black Dragon because it is so powerful, dark, and often lethal. It whispers constantly in my ear: “You’re a loser” “You’re a burden to your family” “No one loves you anymore” “You’ll never get better” “If you die then the...

30 Jun
Money

Adult only communities

Debra MolzanJune 30, 2023

Throughout Alberta, there are many condominium complexes specifically built and designed for adults. They are typically apartment and villa-style housing developments. Residents can enjoy a sense of community with the amenities, community rooms and social activities that many of these complexes offer. During...

7 Jun
Money

Naming a Trusted Contact Person: Why it Matters

James MacTavishJune 7, 2023

At some point in life, we may experience a decline in health or cognitive capacity that could result in difficulty making financial decisions independently. Unfortunately, relying on the help of family members, caregivers and friends can increase the risk of...

2 Jun
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Striking gold with marigolds

Deborah MaierJune 2, 2023

My garden will always have marigolds! Ask any gardener what their favourite plant is, and most will tell you they can’t choose—it’s too hard to pick. Ask what they will always grow … and plants spring to mind. Plants gardeners...

31 May
Featured

Birdies

Stew PerramMay 31, 2023

I played my first golf game for 2023 yesterday. While the shots were reminiscent of the previous season, there were two birdies worth reflecting upon.From the tee box on Number 9, a vast fairway lay before me ready to accept...

26 May
Money

How are you going to pay?

Debra MolzanMay 26, 2023

This is a question that most people consider before spending money on a purchase such as buying groceries, a vehicle or even shoes.  Surprisingly, this is a question that many seldom think about when considering one of the most expensive...