Category: Lifestyle
A celebration of Love
Written by Stannah
What is Love? When we take a look at the dictionary definition it seems dull, like something almost tangible. The description that we thought described it best was: “Love is unconditional selflessness” It’s by far the most used emotion in the creative arts, it’s something intrinsic of all living beings. And you don’t necessarily have […]
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Ageing in Place: Breaking Down the Barriers
Written by Stannah
In a recent blog, we discussed some common solutions for ageing in place and the importance of planning ahead. While many consider moving house or relocating to the first floor to get around the stairs, a stairlift is often the most practical choice. But, what happens when the person who needs help, doesn’t want to […]
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Ageing in Place: What to Do if Stairs Have Become a Problem
Written by Stannah
Despite diverse backgrounds and varying income levels, seniors across the country, and around the world, are attempting to solve the problem of ageing in place. In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, aging in place can be defined as, “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of […]
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Retiring off the grid: An alternative retirement plan
Written by Stannah
Retiring off the grid (not literally – you can still have electricity and running water, but you’ll still feel like you’re living in the wilderness!). It may or may not be something you’ve heard of. It might even be something you’ve considered. If you’re thinking about it, this article could give you some insight into […]
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Still Alice: a story about early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Stannah
“What if you were to lose every memory you ever had?” in “Still Alice”, by Lisa Genova Images sourced from Newstateman and Howard or Film Julianne Moore’s Oscar and Bafta winning performance couldn’t have been more powerful. She completely transformed herself into a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University who faces an unexpected diagnosis. When […]
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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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