As reflected in the Due South – Blue Alberta Skies – Ride Forever video with Paul Gross (YouTube), it can be challenging to be older; please click here. You could be a senior who lives in a remote location. Paul Gross reflects on how harsh the climate can be in some places in Canada in Inuit Soliloquy; touch on here.
Paul Gross was born on April 30, 1959, and qualified to be a senior. Paul was named an officer of the Order of Canada, linked to impressive work with Due South (The University of Alberta). To learn more about Paul Gross, go here.
While Gross was an “army brat” with his father having served in the Canadian Army, Sir William Golding was a naval officer who served during World War 11. Both provided powerful insights into the brighter and darker aspects of the human spirit. Gross offered a storied account of challenges in working with law enforcement, and being a veteran; you might enjoy Due South. This series is accessible for free on CBC Gem. For more information about Sir William Golding, proceed here.
Conditions in isolated locations, including on and off the land, can test your endurance. Moreover, you may be impoverished and under or unemployed and struggle to provide for your family. Download here for Gross’s song 32 Down on the Robert Mackenzie.
Figgy Duff’s Henry Martin provides a snapshot of an adverse economy and maritime crime. Figgy Duff was a well-known Newfoundland folk music group, especially during the 1970s.
You might be undereducated, illiterate and struggle with cultural differences. Please continue here for Gross’s vocabulary lesson, incorporating David Marciano about cultural subtleties! Vocabulary reflects cultural differences and similarities between Canada and the United States; click here.
Rights are reflected in varying conventions and practices. Fundamental human rights range from non-coerced labour and decent working conditions to a healthy planet. Human rights and needs include and are not limited to age, biological, economic, educational, ethnic, financial, gender, geopolitical, language, legal, psychological, religious, social, technical, and other status.
All individuals, including but not limited to people with disabilities, who struggle with literacy levels, and poverty, and who live in rural, city and other locations, are rights holders. Read more, for example, under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations.
People have been challenged in so many ways that they may not self-identify as disadvantaged. However, you could know someone who meets this description and needs your support.
Thank you: Gross, David Marciano, YouTube, CBC Gem, and other contributors, for making these links possible and to you for taking the time to view them.
Wherever you live and whoever you are, it can be essential for your friends and family to “date” the real you!
“DATE The REAL U”
The following activities can help you to optimize your life when you are 50 + and disadvantaged.
- Develop guided visualization to enhance self-care and self-acceptance.
- Access cultural supports and information, for example, to be reconnected to personal and social identities.
- Think about adding to your regular activities, including hobbies and interests.
- Eat good-mood foods and a well-balanced diet to limit malnutrition—examples of good-mood foods are nuts and seeds, fish, fruits, and grains such as oats and dark chocolate.
- Think about financial planning incorporating setting budgets.
- Reduce the use of alcohol and substances.
- You can evaluate your go-to stress relievers and maintain, improve or set them aside for later use.
- Apply emotional and social strategies, including calming activities and muscle relaxation. These strategies could incorporate —photo books, singing and engaging through music, oral or life history exploration.
- Limit clutter-tripping hazards and conduct environmental health assessments where you live.
- Undertake regular exercise that your medical or general health team recommends and monitors. Frequent tangible exercise activities could increase your physical, emotional and cognitive health to help you to continue or achieve optimal living!
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