Replacing Guilt with Laughter: Finding balance in Dementia Care
As we go through the challenging journey of caring for a loved one with dementia, we often find ourselves grappling with a multitude of emotions. Among these, guilt can be particularly insidious, especially when it comes to finding moments of joy or sharing humorous anecdotes about our experiences. However, it’s essential to recognize that sharing and laughing about these situations with friends is not only normal but can be incredibly therapeutic.
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.
The Importance of Mending Relationships
Relationships are one of the most important things in our lives. Friends, family, and loved ones are such a key part of our life that a silly row can be really upsetting and affect your whole life.
How Watching My Parents Age Transformed My Perspective on Life
Watching my parents get older and struggle with illness was like seeing my heroes lose their superpowers. The strong, lively people who raised me were now tired and confused, needing help with things they used to do easily. It made me realize how fragile life is and how quickly things can change.
Bringing Home a New Puppy: Everything You Need to Consider
Bringing a new puppy into your home can be one of life’s most joyful experiences, whether it’s your first time or you're welcoming a new furry friend after the loss of a beloved pet. Puppies bring love, laughter, and a bit of chaos into our lives, but they also come with a lot of responsibilities. Are you thinking of downsizing at some point? Are you happy to go out walking in all weathers? If you go away, do you have someone to look after them? Here are some important considerations to keep in mind to ensure you’re ready for this wonderful addition to your family.
Top Ten Funeral Songs That Celebrate Life and Legacy
Saying goodbye to someone we love is never easy, but music has a special way of bringing comfort and capturing the essence of a person's life. The right funeral song can reflect who they were, the moments they cherished, and the love they shared.
Guiding Your Loved Ones Through Your Final Wishes - planning your own funeral
Planning your own funeral can be surprisingly enjoyable, especially when done with friends over a bottle of wine around a table. Sharing laughs and stories, you can design a farewell that truly reflects your personality and wishes. This turns a daunting task into a fun and meaningful experience, as you create a celebration of life that feels just right for you.
The Juggling Act: Balancing Work, Children, and Caring for an Ailing Parent
Sharing the intricacies of modern family life, offering insights and support to women navigating similar journeys and inviting you to share your story or how you cope with similar
10 Key Areas to Focus On for Your Best Life as You Age
Whilst ageing can bring richness and depth to our lives, you may have witnessed older people age quickly, losing their vitality and zest for life and want to take steps to avoid this for your own future.
Are you a ‘caregiver’ or just looking out for someone you love?
Being a caregiver can sound like a formal role, but often it's simply about looking out for someone you love.
How Caring for a Someone Else Makes You Reflect on Your Own Health
Caring for someone else’s health can be a rewarding experience, often making us think more about our own health. When we become caregivers, (sounds formal but actually that is what you are doing) we might realise …
Turning Everyday Encounters into Friendships
You can meet strangers on holiday who become lifelong friends, or start talking to someone you see every day on a train when suddenly an issue on the line means the train is still for a while. Friendship often begins with a smile, a shared laugh, or a simple hello.
Navigating the Transition: Deciding When it's Time to Retire
For many individuals, the prospect of retirement looms as a distant beacon of freedom and leisure after a lifetime of work. It's a milestone that's often eagerly anticipated, with dreams of relaxation, travel, and pursuing long-held passions. Yet, amidst this anticipation, a crucial question lingers: How do we know when it's truly the right time to retire?
Help! What is a Care Home?
“Help! I’ve just been told my mother cant come home from the hospital but needs to go to a home… I don’t know what to do…”
Communal Living - Growing old disgracefully
With the ever-changing demographics of the United Kingdom, the concept of later life living is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when traditional family structures were the norm throughout one's lifetime…
Live your best “Marigold Hotel” life
While "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" offers a humorous take on retirees moving abroad for care, there are indeed real-life opportunities for retirement with care overseas…
The Power of Leaving Important Messages: Why You Should Write Notes
Life is unpredictable, and we often take our loved ones for granted, assuming we'll have plenty of time to express our feelings and thoughts. Unfortunately, time waits for no one, and the importance of leaving nothing unsaid becomes strikingly evident when a loved one passes away.