Is a Pet Right For You?

Is a Pet Right For You?

If you feel you are lacking companionship in your life, a pet can be the solution to fill that void. Seniors may start to feel lonely after retirement and seeing a decline in social activity. Getting a pet can lead to increased levels of happiness and health, as well...
Living With Celiac Disease

Living With Celiac Disease

    Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine. People with this disease are unable to consume gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. There has been a lot of talk about gluten free diets over the last couple of years....
Vision and Hearing in Seniors

Vision and Hearing in Seniors

  The deterioration of vision and hearing are inevitable as we get to reach a certain age. Unfortunately, these are also the two senses that allow us to operate effectively in the outside world. We count on both these senses so much that when one starts to...

How to Have a Family Meeting

  Broaching delicate subjects such as health and the need for extended care can be a daunting prospect for the majority of families. However, sometimes these types of discussions are necessary and may even be urgent. Every family has its own dynamic, so...
Study a New Language

Study a New Language

It is common for adults to be hesitant or apprehensive about learning a new language. An often heard piece of advice about learning a new language is the suggestion to ‘learn a new language when you are young’. It may be true our brains are more absorbent we are very...