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This year Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 19th. 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...
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Celebrating Easter

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...
Many seniors with dementia still retain long term memory. They associate certain smells, seasons and people with particular holidays. For those who remember the enjoyment of Easter, different activities can help them bring back the joy of past holidays...
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...
The British have been sending greeting cards since Victorian times and still send more cards than any other country. But with online greeting cards sent by email and quick texts by smartphone, will they survive? Card shops everywhere are claiming...
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...
2020 is here! Younger people may feel that there is no need for older adults and seniors to make resolutions but as knowledgeable seniors we know this is the time to make the smart resolutions. Below is a round up...
Image credit  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...
Through the ages, the life expectancy of humans has increased drastically. In the 1900's life expectancy was still only 31 years of age. With advances in medical technology, such as the inventions of insulin or antibiotics, in some countries...
National Gorgeous Grandma Day is here. On July 23rd, it is time to celebrate all the gorgeous grandmothers in your life. Whether you’re planning a day out on the town or a family dinner at your favorite restaurant, discover...