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...
If you were to be asked what one plant you associate most with Christmas it would be the poinsettia. The poinsettia is also known as the Christmas Star and is indigenous to Mexico. There are over 100 cultivated varieties...
Mother's Day is just around the corner and now is the time to think of some special ways to spend this day with the mothers in your life. Listed below are some thoughtful ways to celebrate mothers who are...
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...
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...
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...
Whether you are still living at home or in a retirement or assisted living facility, Easter is always a time to celebrate with your grandkids! There are many easy and fun activities you can do to enjoy this time...
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...
This year the winter solstice falls on December 21st. Winter begins with dark evenings and cold temperatures. Snow falls in many parts of the world. The darker months tend to be quieter and a time to spend indoors, eating...
Seniors love a party just as much as the younger generations, maybe even more! From Thanksgiving right through to the New Year there are parties galore. What’s important to remember is that many of those party treats involve rich...
