Got aging parents at home?
The English cottage garden is a beloved artefact, stuffed higgledy -piggledy with old fashioned folksy flowers like hollyhocks, geraniums, wallflowers, delphiniums, lavender and roses. When we look a bit more closely we learn that hollyhocks came from China, delphiniums...
Summer will soon be upon us and for the seniors who love to travel, deciding upon a destination in Canada can be difficult. With such a large country and all types of scenery and activities, narrowing the list to...
Retirement is a perfect opportunity to take a good look at your home and make some comfortable changes. Smart planning and crucial improvements can turn elderly homes into safe living space without having to downsize or move to a...
Parents are the most important people in a young child’s life. When they're little, their whole world centers around you. As they grow older and especially once they enter their teenage years, respect for their parents becomes a little...
For those seniors who have the travel bug this winter, their biggest decision will be the destination: hot or cold; city or country; maybe an island cruise? Airlines and cruise lines have competitive rates and there are package deals...
Taking care of elderly parents sometimes means being in the know about serious health conditions, putting in home video security. There are so many options available now to help seniors stay in their homes longer than ever before. Is...
“Invite the unexpected. Do not hesitate.” Casey MacMillan, the main character in my novel THOSE WE LEFT BEHIND, speaks these words as the end of the story approaches.             As I wrote life into her, little did I know that I’d come...
There's a dating app for everyone, whether you're seeking a long-term commitment or a brief booty call. From the hyper-specific—FarmersOnly, JDate, 3Fun—to the general ones we examine here, which cast a wider net, what do you need to know...
Brainiversity: Brain Training has released a major update which introduces a new daily challenge mode and three new word games. Brisbane, 16th August 2023 - Brainiversity has just added three new games in the Word category bringing the total games to...
Haru in Hawaii scaled

Hawaii Dreams

Haru Sato loved two things: His wife, Miko, and Hawaii.             Haru was a devoted caregiver to his wife, Miko Sato. Miko had suffered a debilitating stroke that rendered her wheelchair-bound and unable to feed herself. Haru and Miko were from...