There are several steps that seniors can take to do this: Prepare for appointments. Before your appointment, make a list of your current medications, allergies, and any concerns or questions you have. This will help you make the most of your time with your healthcare provider. Write your questions and concerns before your appointment. This […]
I have witnessed some seniors struggling in retirement because of divorce or separation from their partners. Divorce or separation can be a difficult and stressful experience at any age, but it can be especially challenging for seniors who may cope with other issues related to aging, such as declining health or financial insecurity. Losing a […]
So, picture this, I’m on vacation with my family in Whistler BC and I wake up feeling like a sloth. The family had already hit the slopes for the day, leaving me all alone in our condo. So, I thought to myself, “Self, why not have a shower and start the day off fresh?” I […]
There are several signs that it might be time to sell your home. Here are a few: Your family size has changed: If you have a growing family, you may need more space than your current home can provide. Similarly, if your family has gotten smaller, you may no longer need as much space and could […]
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear. We often define courage as the ability to face and overcome fear. It is not about being completely free of fear, but about being able to confront and deal with it effectively. Fear is a natural emotion that everyone experiences, and it […]
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.– Bertrand Russell Overcoming the influence of cultural practices and group dynamics on superstition and cruelty can be a complex and multifaceted task. Here are a few strategies that might be helpful: Education. […]
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.– Bertrand Russell Fear can certainly be a powerful emotion that can drive people to act in irrational or superstitious ways. It can also lead people to engage in cruel behaviour, whether to […]
It’s difficult to distinguish between normal age-related changes in memory and early signs of dementia. Some common signs of age-related memory changes include: Difficulty remembering newly learned information or names Occasional forgetfulness, such as misplacing keys or forgetting a word or phrase Taking longer to complete tasks that require memory We consider these changes a […]
One dark night in Dublin, a fire started inside the local chemical plant. In the blink of an eye, it exploded into massive flames. The alarm rang in all surrounding fire departments. When the firefighters arrived on the scene, the chemical company president rushed to the fireman in charge and said, “All our secret formulas […]
Generation X, also known as Gen X, refers to people who were born between the mid-1960s and the early 1980s. We often characterize this generation as being independent, resourceful, and adaptable. We know them for being the first generation to grow up with personal computers and the internet, and for being the first to experience […]
