Gail Grant
Gail Grant is a freelance writer who lives in Palgrave.
Riding the Medical Merry-Go-Round
Mar 16, 2024In addition to rest, nutrition and exercise, medical and tune-up appointments are a necessity to keep aging bodies in good (enough) shape.
Meet a Community Elder: John Ferguson
Mar 16, 2024John Ferguson first climbed the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps in 2018 when he was 85, and has repeated the challenge five times since.
Her Bright Idea
Mar 16, 2024A 178-year-old Caledon farmhouse is a peaceful yet exuberant testament to owner Elaine Woodward’s singlemindedness and the nearly 20 years she has worked to bring her vision to life.
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Nov 27, 2023There are many steps older adults can take to prepare for the unexpected and avoid unhappy accidents.
Meet a Community Elder: Carol Seglins
Nov 27, 2023Having served three terms as Caledon’s mayor, this advocate still cares deeply about the well-being of her beloved Caledon.
Bonnie Ledson and team – Fundraising Divas
Nov 23, 2023This dynamic team has raised more than a million dollars over the years in support of the Bethell Hospice through their annual Diamond in the Hills fashion show, luncheon and auction.
The Dressing Dilemma
Sep 8, 2023Writer Gail Grant explores the physical complexities of getting clothes onto an aging body.
Meet a Community Elder: Jeffrey Cottam
Sep 8, 2023This charismatic Mono resident has a passion for acting, and a touch for healing.
Master of the Worlds
Jun 16, 2023Elite triathlete, car enthusiast and cancer survivor, 75-year-old Bob Knuckey aims to conquer the world – again.
Brain Fog: How to Clear the Covid Hangover
Jun 16, 2023Gail Grant examines how the disruptions of the pandemic led to a flatline of interactions, leaving our brains sluggish and our tongues tied.
Meet a Community Elder: Tina Daalderop
Jun 16, 2023Keeping busy and involved in the community is a way of life, and at 78 Tina still has big plans for the future
Meet a Community Elder: Carol Good
Mar 20, 2023Former corporate consultant Carol Good turned to writing poetry later in life, and recently published a book of her own poetry, ‘Alive & 65: A Celebration’.
Metric Resistance
Nov 20, 2022Do you still think in a weird mix of metric and imperial? Writer Gail Grant finds that 50 years later conversion doesn’t come easily, especially if you’re in a certain age bracket.
Geoff Dilley
Nov 20, 2022Each of Geoff Dilley’s memory boxes has a unique inlay design, crafted with the types of wood once used to make propellers for World War I aircraft.
A Hard Pill to Swallow
Sep 20, 2022Getting the pill out of the package is just the first irritation with prescription meds.
Cheryl Russel
Sep 14, 2022Cheryl Russel says her father inspired her interest in local politics and “made it clear that he expected me to pay attention.”
When You Forget the Little Things
Jun 24, 2022Don’t worry – our brains naturally prioritize the important stuff.