Whatever you call your grandmother, National Gorgeous Grandma Day is her day. July 23rd is the day to tell your grandmother just how fantastic she is. It's the day to tell her she's the most gorgeous grandma out there.
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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,...
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...
Maintaining healthy brain function becomes more important as we age. We want to stay in shape physically but keeping our smarts is just as important. One way to do this is by playing cards. Always popular and lots of...
Hallowe’en is making a comeback. Every year we see more homes decorated in orange and black with spooky creatures on the lawns and black paper cats on the windows. Hallowe’en is not just for kids! You're never too old!...
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...
A new favorite for seniors at this time of year is the Ugly Christmas Sweater party. Considered a great stress reliever and a lot of fun, seniors are making ugly Christmas sweaters by the dozen. What constitutes an ugly...
The holiday season is upon us. For most of us, this is a happy time of bonding with friends and family. The holidays, however, can be a time of sadness for seniors. Additionally, health problems and physical limitations can...
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...
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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...
