Author: Stannah

Communal living or cohousing is a great way to live our lives

Independence through communal living: is cohousing the future?

Written by Stannah

Cohousing, or communal living, is a trend that has picked up a lot of steam over the last 40 years and could very well be in your future. However, many people still don’t know much about the subject and associate the idea of communal living with hippy communes of the sixties. However, that’s not the […]

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The most talked about 83¼-year old Hendrik Groen

The secret diary of Hendrik Groen, the 83 ¼ year old who conquered our hearts!

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“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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How can Parkinson’s disease affect mobility and sense of balance?

Parkinson’s disease and its effects on mobility and balance

Written by Stannah

On World Health Day, you will certainly read about healthy habits and, for instance, how drinking water is good for your health. While these are all helpful tips and important topics to cover, we decided to take things further. What if you couldn’t drink that glass of water by yourself? That same glass of water […]

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World Day of Families: Senior Citizens life advice to younger people

Written by Stannah

The theme for the International Day of Families 2018 is “Families and inclusive societies”. Although the focus is to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, we think promoting inclusive societies means much more than that. It means equal opportunities for all, including and especially for our seniors. The first step in creating an […]

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Books to read this winter: this list will get you through the winter months!

Written by Stannah

When winter comes around, we can think of nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a good book. You might have just finished a good read, or might be waiting for your favourite author’s next best seller to be released, but what about picking up something a bit older? Recently we’ve been inspired […]

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Alan and Brain Stannah with their MBEs

Brothers Brian & Alan Stannah receive MBE from HRH The Prince of Wales

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Brothers Brian and Alan Stannah received their MBEs for services to British Manufacturing on the 23rd of November, from none other than His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The ceremony was held at Buckingham Palace in the city of London, and the entire Stannah family could not be prouder of this tremendous honour. Who […]

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Senior home health care

Age in Place: Home Health Care Services Can Improve Life for Aging Parents

Written by Stannah

Home health care services can improve life for your aging parents. It may not sound like rocket science but is an option that is often not considered. From help with the shopping to daily home visits, there are many options out there that could be the solution you’re looking for. We can’t always be there […]

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Live Safer at Home: Tips for Preventing Falls

Written by Stannah

When it comes to ageing, our thinking is often reactionary. Much of the narrative is set around what to do if “X, Y and Z” happens. So often, we look for answers after the problem has occurred and there is no other choice but to act. Instead of waiting for something to go wrong, let’s […]

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