Got aging parents at home?
Now that I am sixty-three, I have thoughts based on long ago memories. Some are disturbing, some are wonderful, and some are plain hilarious. Not long ago, my sister, who lives in Chattanooga near me, stopped by for a...
Mark Andrew, a self-taught musician, a man I have known for seven years, is one of those people who can make everyone he meets feel at ease. He is always there to help his friends in need, even if...
Getting Old

Getting Old–Suddenly

Most people think that getting old (or older) is a gradual process.  Maybe it is, physiologically.  But in my case I have had no really demonstrable signs of aging, unless you look at my white hair that transitioned from...
There are special accommodations you can request for seniors that will make the traveling process easier and safer and allow them to enjoy their trip. Your 50s and your 60s are the years for rest and relaxation. Traveling and vacationing...
Whether you notice it or not, traveling can take a toll on your mental health. The stress can increase, from packing your suitcase to arriving at the airport and finally making it to your accommodation. Therefore, if you don’t...
This Is Assisted Dying; A Doctor’s story of empowering patients at the end of life by Stephanie Green, MD Have you noticed that some deaths seem more tragic and unacceptable than others...and wondered why? If so, the quote below may explain. “Old...
Home sweet home. An Englishman’s home is his castle. Make yourself at home. All of these sayings suggest that our dwellings ought to be a place of peace. Whether it’s busy lives getting in the way, kids leaving things everywhere...
Canadian legend  Jim Cuddy will perform a treasure trove of songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of our Canadian lives, stopping for two days at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre in Wingham, ON. Opening the evenings is emerging artist Basil Bauer. Show Dates December 8...
As long as you avoid the half-term holidays, autumn is the perfect time to get away as prices are low and availability is high. When planning your autumn break as a senior traveller, you want to think about the...
Rajasthan, known as the "Land of Kings" in Hindi, is a state in northern India. It occupies 342,239 square kilometres, which is roughly 10.4%, of India's entire landmass. It is the seventh most populous state in India and the...