Category: Lifestyle
Common Misconceptions that Might Hinder the Joy of the Aging Process
Written by Stannah
The later years of life often feature an increase in expendable time, allowing for new experiences and connections. Unfortunately, some elderly people may feel as if they are no longer productive or valuable. It is important as caretakers and family members to help our loved ones embrace the fact that “old age” can be filled […]
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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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Still Alice: a story about early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by stannah
“What if you were to lose every memory you ever had?” in “Still Alice”, by Lisa Genova Images sourced at Newstateman and Howard or Film Julianne Moore’s Oscar and Bafta winning performance couldn’t have been more powerful. She completely transformed herself into a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University who faces an unexpected diagnosis. When […]
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Senior air travel: friend or foe?
Written by stannah
In today’s world, we fly frequently. The lower airfares, loved-ones living abroad or professional obligations are all factors that make flying a necessity. Even though flying is more accessible than it used to be, it’s also more stressful for everyone. For someone with reduced mobility, the stress is even bigger as you need a lot […]
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“Game of Thrones”; The epic fantasy series that truly conquered the world!
Written by stannah
“When you play a game of thrones you win, or you die.” George R.R. Martin, A Song of Ice and Fire The Iron Stairlift Throne is probably something you’ve never seen before! It’s straight out of our Game of Thrones stairlift collection and is trimmed in several-hundred-year-old, still-sharp swords to complete the look. Well……No, even […]
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A celebration of Love
Written by stannah
What is Love? When we take a look at the dictionary definition it seems dull, like something almost tangible. The description that we thought described it best was: “Love is unconditional selflessness” It’s by far the most used emotion in the creative arts, it’s something intrinsic of all living beings. And you don’t necessarily have […]
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Ageing in Place: What to Do if Stairs Have Become a Problem
Written by Stannah
In case you’re unfamiliar with the term, the CDC defines ageing in place as, “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.” After spending years building memories in their family homes, many Irish people are rejecting the idea that they must give […]
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The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, the 83 ¼ Year-Old Who Conquered Our Hearts!
Written by stannah
“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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