With autumn fast approaching many of us get into clean up mode. The summer months tend to be those when we do less around the house and spend more time outdoors. Items begin to pile up in various rooms...
Many of us have worries or concerns about someone taking financial advantage of our senior parents. The number of scammers worldwide has grown. Our parents may not be gullible but they can still believe what they are told on...
National Grandparents Day falls on September 9th. This special day is to celebrate our grandparents for all they have contributed to our lives. The number of grandparents is growing as the population ages. Each year this holiday becomes larger...
Scrapbooking after losing a loved one can be an emotional and challenging experience. It can also be therapeutic, helping us to grieve and heal after the loss, while keeping the memory of our loved one alive for us and...
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...
Grandparents are very fortunate to have a rewarding, unique relationship with their grandchildren. This comes through the years from all the special moments that are shared. More and more, they experience bonding that can last for a lifetime! Each...
A picnic is one way for members of the family to get together during the summer. If elderly members are attending, keep in mind that there may be special considerations. A picnic in your own yard would make things...
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,...
As you get older, dealing with your siblings is a lot different than it was when you were a child. Personalities change and each of your brothers or sisters may seem to go their separate ways. You may have...
This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 17th. 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...
