Category: Lifestyle
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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Book review: Allan Karlsson, 100 years old and still looking for adventure!
Written by Stannah
Although “The 100-year-old man who climbed out of a window and disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson came out a few years ago, it really is worth a mention as its wacky humour and unexpected plot changes make it a really good read (as long as you accept that in Allan Karlsson’s world, anything can happen). Published […]
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Aging in Place: How to Help Aging Parents with their Finance Management
Written by Stannah
Family finances have the potential to cause a lot of problems. In this article, Stannah hope to help tackle the issue of family finances before any issues arise, by being proactive and getting everything sorted as early as possible. Some articles say you should have this conversation with your parents as soon as they retire, […]
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Movie UP Revisited – An uplifting adventure
Written by Stannah
Up is a story about ageing and realizing that life is messy and not something that we can always control. No matter how you look at it, through the eyes of a child or a senior, there are lessons to be learned on how to get the most out of life. You have to watch […]
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Senior gardening: learn more about the benefits of a therapeutic garden
Written by Stannah
Ever wondered why so many take up gardening after they´ve retired? Aside from having the luxury of more spare time, attending to a garden or simply enjoying the contact with nature promotes several health benefits that can help seniors feel better, avoid stress and anxiety and live a fuller life. If you think about it, […]
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8 Tips to help seniors safely use Social Media
Written by Stannah
According to a study published by Statista, in 2020, over 3.6 billion people worldwide were actively using social media. From Facebook to Twitter, Instragram and beyond, and especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, social media became a way for us to be able to keep in touch with family and friends, read the latest news or […]
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Happy Retirement – Make the most out of life
Written by Stannah
Age is just a number and retirement is now considered by many to be the “golden age” of adulthood. As life expectancy increases, having a happy retirement is now more important than ever. This is perhaps unsurprising, as retirees finally find themselves with sufficient free time to pursue those interests that most excite and stimulate […]
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Aging and Technology: preventing Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Written by Stannah
As the world’s population is getting older, Aging and Technology are pressing themes, and since technological devices are advancing faster than many of us could have ever imagined. Self-driving cars and virtual reality headsets have adapted from science-fiction to reality right in front of our eyes. These rapid changes may intimidate some seniors, as new […]
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