Year: 2018
Senior Golf: A Healthy Balance of Fun & Exercise
Written by Stannah
It’s one of the best feelings in sports: the perfect golf shot. Everything is balanced and in rhythm. The world slows down. Your thoughts and movements are fluid, working together, perfectly in sync. You feel the ball give, and before even lifting your head to track it, you know exactly where it’s going. These are […]
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Senior air travel, friend or foe?
Written by Stannah
We fly frequently and no matter where we go, there are always those stressful moments. It got us thinking about senior air travel and what the whole experience of air travel must be like for a senior citizen. Flying in today’s environment is stressful. Everything takes longer because of the extensive security procedures. There are […]
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The secret diary of Hendrik Groen, the 83 ¼ year old who conquered our hearts!
Written by Stannah
“The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old”. This unique diary has won over readers far beyond its homeland (the Netherlands). In fact, the translation rights of the award-winning book have been sold to more than 35 countries! The book is on the international best-sellers list and has since been developed into a […]
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Parkinson’s disease and its effects on mobility and balance
Written by Stannah
On World Health Day, you will certainly read about healthy habits and, for instance, how drinking water is good for your health. While these are all helpful tips and important topics to cover, we decided to take things further. What if you couldn’t drink that glass of water by yourself? That same glass of water […]
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World Day of Families: Senior Citizens’ life advice for younger people
Written by Stannah
The theme for the International Day of Families 2018 is “Families and inclusive societies”. Although the focus is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, we think promoting inclusive societies means much more than that. It means equal opportunities for all, including and especially for our seniors. The first step in creating an […]
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Books to read by the fire: this list will get you through the dark winter months!
Written by Stannah
Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home. Edith Sitwell Indeed it is. When winter comes around, especially during December, most of us crave the comforts of our warm and toasty homes. […]
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Brothers Brian & Alan Stannah receive MBE from HRH The Prince of Wales
Written by Stannah
Brothers Brian and Alan Stannah received their MBEs for services to British Manufacturing on the 23rd of November, from none other than His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The ceremony was held at Buckingham Palace in the city of London, and the entire Stannah family could not be prouder of this tremendous honour. Who […]
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Age in Place: Home Health Care Services Can Improve Life for Aging Parents
Written by Stannah
Home health care services can improve life for your aging parents. It may not sound like rocket science but is an option that is often not considered. From help with the shopping to daily home visits, there are many options out there that could be the solution you’re looking for. We can’t always be there […]
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