In a world dominated by digital marketing, it’s easy to overlook the power and influence of print media. However, when it comes to reaching a lucrative demographic with high disposable income and strong purchasing power, there’s one medium that still reigns supreme: print magazines tailored to readers over the age of 55. Here’s why you ... The post Unlocking the Power of Print: Why Advertisers Should Target Readers Over 55 in Print Magazines first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

You’re never too old or too young to register as an organ donor. You can save a life at any age. 67 years young Darcy Murdoch is the definition of living life to the fullest at 67 years young with his gifted lungs. He’s a self-employed crooner named Bobby Bacchus who moonlights as Elvis or ... The post Save a life at any age through organ donation first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

We hear so much about AI, (Artificial Intelligence) these days, I wondered what impact, if any, it was having on senior accommodation. I thought I’d give my friend Alex a call. He and I were in high school together and played on the same hockey team. He was always heavily involved with computers and after ... The post Can AI Help You Find the Perfect Retirement Home? first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

The War Amps Key Tag Service provides vital support to amputees, including five-year-old Vanessa. Vanessa was born missing the lower part of her left arm. As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, she receives financial assistance for artificial limbs and devices and also attends seminars where Champs and their parents learn ... The post The War Amps Key Tag Service Helps Amputees Reach Their Goals   first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

Health and happiness. Aren’t those the things we desire the most out of this life? In truth, one is really meaningless without the other. It was such a joy to edit the stories that went into this issue, because they all embody the essense of health and happiness. You will meet people who find their ... The post Thrive Beyond 55 – March/April first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

It all started in 1840, when Anna, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, couldn’t wait for the traditional 8 pm meal, so she started having afternoon tea and sweets at 4 o’clock.  Since my mother bought me my first Royal Albert china cup and saucer and taught me how to make a hot milk cake, I ... The post Living On Purpose: Afternoon Tea first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

Heading out on a road trip in early autumn certainly has its merits.  The brilliant fall colors, the fresh scent of the forest,  and the light touch of an autumn breeze combined with the warm caress of the sun tell me this will be a road trip to remember. Highway 20 into the Bella Coola ... The post The Spirit of Bella Coola first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

The ruins of my garden had been visible from the deck for some time, but I had not yet ventured outside. It was time to get out there and acknowledge the ravages of time and neglect, weep, and get to work, as my grandma used to say, to formulate a rebuilding plan. The flower and ... The post Bloom by Bloom, Step by Step first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

We call ourselves the Geezer Kayak Club. We are actually a small group of “sixty-something” river kayakers who have been paddling together for over thirty years – a minor miracle in a high attrition sport like whitewater kayaking. By late August, the rivers around Vancouver shrink to a trickle, so we have to travel to ... The post Chasing Air and Water first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more

It’s only been a year since Darlene Tait started acting in Hallmark movies, but it’s a dream that took root when she was a young girl, weaving stories as her brothers and friends lay on their pillows hanging onto every word she spoke in the backyard tent her parent set up each summer. “I have ... The post Darlene Tait: A Hallmark Success Story first appeared on INSPIRED ..read more