August is the month to celebrate your legacy. Your legacy is what you are remembered for or what you have left behind that is important to someone or has influenced others. During this month you can think about your...
The last full month of summer is upon us and it’s not surprising that August is Family Fun Month. For many, September means heading back to school and a ramping up of our schedules. So enjoy every one of...
Parents are the most important people in a young child’s life. When they're little, their whole world centers around you. As they grow older and especially once they enter their teenage years, respect for their parents becomes a little...
Today has most of us finding ourselves glued to our smartphones, tablets or computers. Seniors often appreciate the one-on-one time you spend with them, without the distraction of the internet and all the gadgets. Board games are a fun...
Independence Day, better known as the 4th of July, is a huge holiday in the US. There are many celebrations going on around the country, from parades to fireworks. Independence Day commemorates the adopting of the Declaration of Independence...
Both Canada and the US have special holidays commemorating their countries. In Canada, this is Canada Day, celebrated on July 1. It celebrates confederation, July 1, 1867 when the three colonies came together as one country. In the US,...
This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 16th. This is the day we celebrate and honour our fathers. There are several accounts of how Father’s Day began but most agree it began on June 19, 1910. An earlier...
An aged parent's relationship with his children tends to be a bit complex. The quality fluctuates from childhood and adolescence and continues through until adulthood and this strong emotional tie ensures everyone's well-being.
It is integral for those individuals who...
Caregivers, particularly family members who are caregivers, want to spend time with their loved ones in a meaningful way. But lack of time tends to get in the way. There are so many other tasks that need to be...
Thanksgiving is a time when relatives and friends get together and give thanks. It is a traditional holiday to celebrate the end of the harvest. Many seniors look forward to this time as a day they can spend with...
