Thoughts


The Connection Between Hearing Loss And Dementia
I recently did a live Facebook video with The EAR Depot and the experience was enlightening. We chat the signs and symptoms of hearing loss, how to help your aging parents, and how to encourage your loved ones to get a hearing test. You’ll also hear Matt Paige H.I.S. (Hearing Instrument Specialist) talk about the

Would You, Could You, Give Up Wine?
There’s a lot of talk about moms and wine. There are endless memes Amanda Driscoll joined me for a live Facebook video to talk about her experience with saying goodbye to wine, its effect on her anxiety, and why she chose to give it up. Watch the video and join in the conversation. We want

The 2017 #MerryFerreriXmas Giveaway
Happy December! Can you believe it’s actually this time of year again? The holidays are HERE! And that means it’s time for another awesome year of the #MerryFerreriXmas giveaway! I’m SUPER excited to share all of the cool business and prizes that you’re going to have a chance to take home this month. And I’m

Life Lessons From A 98-Year-Old Singing Wonder Woman
Edith Ward has 72 grandchildren. Six generations in total. She is 98 years old, she had seven children, but lost a son to a tragic car accident. She was married twice and has buried both husbands. She is adored by her huge family and still has the voice of an angel. Edith has some incredible

Watch This If You Know Someone With Boobs
Do you know someone with boobs? Did you know secondhand smoke is putting her at risk? Who’s her, you ask? Her = your daughters. Her = your sisters. Her = your girlfriends. Her = your family. Her = YOU. The Risky campaign is a public health awareness initiative to help educate about the dangers of

Line Dancing With An 87-Year-Old Wonder Woman
Today you’re going to meet an 87-year-old line dancer named Dolly who is absolutely one of the most incredible people I know. Watch the video and you’ll see what I mean! Join in the conversation on Facebook.

The Braidwood Neighbourhood Project Needs Your Help!
“Alternatives treats people like family.” This is something I heard a lot while visiting the current location for Alternatives Community Program Services in Peterborough, Ontario, a program that supports over 250 people and their families each year. Alternatives provides opportunities and outcomes for learning and skill development in the areas of employment volunteerism, recreation and

Make EpiPens Available Everywhere And Save Lives!
Last month, I posted a rant about how we need EpiPens to be accessible in public places, the same way Naloxone or defibrillators are now. Anaphylaxis is serious. A 33-year-old man in Edmonton just lost his life due to anaphylaxis and his family is calling for firefighters to carry epinephrine on them as well. His sister told