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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...
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. How...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...