Adventure Before Dementia: Embrace Travel Now!
Having just been inspired by the words ‘Adventure Before Dementia’ emblazoned across a camper heading for Dover I wondered where the journey would lead the passengers.
Do you wish you had the body you had 20 years ago?
Imagine, 20 years from now, you’ll likely feel the same about today. You’ll long for the energy, health, and vitality you possess at this very moment. As you reminisce about the past, remember that your future self would give anything to be exactly this age, this healthy, and back in this exact moment. Take a second to enjoy it now and realize how much you have.
Dolly Dorms: Grow Old Disgracefully With Communal Living
Does the thought of a traditional care home make you cringe? Does the idea of living alone feel like a recipe for loneliness? As we age, our living options often seem limited and less fun. But what if there was another way?
Celebrating Separate Lives: Modern Couples Who Choose Unique Paths
In the bustling city of London, a subtle yet compelling love story unfolds between acclaimed actors Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton.
Embracing Separate Spaces: A Modern Love Story
In the quaint towns of Figueres and Cadaqués in Catalonia, Spain, a unique love story unfolded between the iconic artist Salvador Dalí and his muse, Gala.
Identifying and Easing Loneliness in Elderly Family Members
Caring for an ageing parent who feels lonely is a heart-wrenching dilemma, especially if you’re already stretched thin by the demands of a full-time job and the needs of your children or other commitments.
Are Prescribed Medicines being taken as prescribed…
Often for example as our parents age, ensuring they take their prescribed medications correctly becomes a crucial aspect of their health care.
A Member’s Response: Discovering My Father Wasn’t in Control of His Medication
After reading the article on ensuring parents take their prescribed medicines, I felt compelled to share my own experience with my father. I had noticed that my dad was becoming more forgetful recently, and his behavior had started to worry me. It began with small things, like misplacing items or repeating questions, but then it escalated to much more concerning signs.
How Books Can Change Your Life: Lessons from “Found in a Bookshop”
“Found in a Bookshop” by Stephanie Butland beautifully illustrates how books can be a source of comfort, inspiration, and connection in real life. The story centres around a charming second-hand bookshop in York, England, which faces closure during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Being Alive is a Special Occasion
With our busy lives, it’s easy to save our best moments, favorite clothes, and most cherished possessions for ‘special occasions’… but what is a special occasion? What if we shifted our mindset and looked at things differently?