What do you think of when you think of the holidays? No matter who you are, days like Christmas, Boxing Day, Hanukah, and New Year’s Eve are bound to launch a colourful slideshow of images in your mind.
If your...
The holiday season is upon us. For most of us, this is a happy time of bonding with friends and family. The holidays, however, can be a time of sadness for seniors. Additionally, health problems and physical limitations can...
A new favorite for seniors at this time of year is the Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Considered a great stress reliever and a lot of fun, seniors are making ugly Christmas sweaters by the dozen. What constitutes an ugly...
Many of us enjoy celebrating Easter with our families and loved ones. Do you have a special senior in your life that you have included in your festivities? There are many special ways that you can include your elderly...
Most of us are very busy as the holidays approach. After shopping for gifts, decorating our homes and attending parties, there is little time left. Don’t have time to bake all of the treats you’d like? Why not invite...
July 1st is Canada Day. This is a day that all Canadians celebrate the history, culture and achievements of their country. Celebrations include parties and fireworks, not always the types of activities that seniors can enjoy.
Here are some senior...
It isn't too long until the holidays arrive and there are activities that all ages can enjoy. Even older adults who have physical or cognitive limitations can still enjoy many of the activities that their friends and family have...
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Christmas is not far off and many of us have started on our yearly gift list. For those with senior friends or loved ones on their lists, gift buying can be difficult, especially if they are one of...
In the west, we have been celebrating Valentine's Day since the 14th century. In England, during the 18th century, Valentine's Day became an occasion to express love by giving flowers, candy and cards known as "valentines".
Today, Valentine's Day represents...
Originating hundreds of years ago in the 4th century, at one time Valentine’s Day had a darker connotation. It later evolved to honor at least one saint and by the 14th century started to become the holiday that we...
