Adult children are now finding their roles with their parents are reversed. Looking after them when they are ill, helping cook meals and taking them to appointments are all tasks they once helped us to do. They provided physical...
Mother’s Day will soon be here and families will celebrate the occasion, remembering the sacrifices their mothers have made over the years. Those with elderly mothers (some of whom are mothers themselves) may find it more difficult finding a...
Don’t wait too long to plan future care for a parent or loved one. Many of us wait until there is a medical emergency before putting steps into place that will ensure our parent is well taken care of....
We have two vehicles which have served us very well and both have nearly 200,000 miles on them and still rust-free! . We have maintained them and have had no major expenses with either of them. One is an...
You spend years looking after your children and preparing them for when they are on their own. When the time comes and they have finally left, after that first sigh of relief comes an empty feeling. This is empty...
As we age there are inevitable changes. For some of us those changes aren’t as readily apparent. For others, adapting to change can be more difficult. There can also be health changes and decline as we age. For many...
At any time, there are various predators looking to scam seniors out of their savings. Many of us have spoken with our loved ones, trying to protect them from online or telephone scams. While financial abuse is common among...
Nothing compares to the feeling you get when you receive the news that you are about to become a grandparent. Many of us suddenly feel our age when we realize that we’ll be granny instead of mom or grandpa...
Denmark’s winters are long, cold and dark. Some days there are 17 hours of darkness. The country is known for its snow and sleet. The Danes have learned to live comfortably with this and enjoy it with their practise...
Travelling with a grandchild can be a learning experience for both of you. Children learn quickly and are also very observant. By finding out about new cultures and how other people live you are opening them up to an...
