by Gayle Palmer | Apr 24, 2020 | General, Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
Yes – all of those three things ARE related! You also need to know why! It has been found, that (along with other vitamins in high doses,) VITAMIN D is a big determinant of whether you get over COVID-19, or not. Not many people realise that there are various...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 11, 2020 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
The Coronavirus has given us a Time Pause – or a hiccup in time – we can either learn from it, or be so upset for “normality” that we actually regress. What do YOU want to do?
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 11, 2020 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, General, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Possessions |
Ever wondered why you have cupboards of lovely crockery and glassware – and never use it?! How long are you going to be mean to yourself? This is a type of “lack” thinking – like you should ONLY use it when you deserve it – or a special...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 7, 2020 | General |
Hoping that you won’t get COVID-19 is not a positive action – it comes in the victim category, and wastes precious time! Take ACTION! Here is what to do..to prepare, just in case.. 😉 *What to do if If you get Covid-19* You basically just want to prepare as...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 5, 2020 | Bereavement and Grief, Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Family and Relationships, Freedom at the End of Life, General, Getting Organised, Health |
That uncomfortable feeling we’ve all got in our hearts right now? It’s grief. We’re feeling… —> Grief for the people who are suffering… —> Grief for a world that has changed… —> And grief in anticipation...
by Gayle Palmer | Mar 24, 2020 | Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical |
Apologies, it has been a while since I last wrote a post. Lots of things have changed for me and the World since then.. Let’s get some perspective and clarity about what to do next shall we? Particularly with respect to the Coronovirus issue. Your own PERSONAL...
by Gayle Palmer | Oct 13, 2019 | Getting Organised, Money and Finance |
Being ill is an expensive business – or can be. There are many hidden costs and things to consider – for both the patient and their family. Getting clarity and preparing for eventualities can be essential to reduce worry.
by Gayle Palmer | May 18, 2018 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Freedom at the End of Life, General |
It is so easy to forget to plan for your future when you get busy…! Did you know: that of everyone who learns/reads/hears/views any info re End of Life “stuff”, only about 5% will take any action, if that. Don’t let this be you or a member of...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 12, 2018 | Bereavement and Grief, Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
When you do not have a partner – through bereavement or whatever, one of the things you miss out on are all the little anniversaries, gifts and occasions which you would share as a couple. One of these is Valentine’s Day. The day in the year when one...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 1, 2018 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Family and Relationships, General, Legacy and Gifts |
Everyone collects lessons throughout life although you may not consciously realise it. Taking some time to consider what you have learnt though can be valuable – especially if you think that the lessons are still relevant and useful to yourself or others....
by Gayle Palmer | Oct 31, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Freedom at the End of Life, Getting Organised, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Do you know what a vision board is? It’s a way to manifest your dream life. When you make a Vision Board, you get clear on what you want to create in your life. Once you get clarity, you select images and words from magazines, and paste them on a big poster board....
by Gayle Palmer | Sep 20, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Family and Relationships, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Legacy and Gifts |
This might not be a question that many people ask of themselves – often we just assume that we know!… but the answer isn’t the same for everyone – so let’s explore this line of enquiry.. Firstly – you need to know HOW to answer this...
by Gayle Palmer | Aug 23, 2017 | Getting Organised, Health |
It is easy to think that stress and how you cope is “other people’s” fault or due to outside influences but I want you to consider that this may not be the whole truth. Things happen in life – both good, “bad” and indifferent. How...
by Gayle Palmer | Jul 17, 2017 | Bereavement and Grief, Freedom at the End of Life, Legacy and Gifts |
If you have never thought about your funeral – and what you want for your mortal remains – as well as what emotions and legacy you want for those who leave behind – it may be time to consider a burial at home, in earnest. In this post I wanted to...
by Gayle Palmer | Jun 27, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
In another post I mentioned that I now have a dog – a standard poodle to be precise. As a result I am now doing twice daily walks of at least 30 minutes each. One of the pleasures of this is I vary the walks as much as possible – for her and my own...
by Gayle Palmer | Jun 21, 2017 | Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical |
Overheating isn’t just a pets phenomenon but we get exceptionally warm weather so infrequently in the UK, and usually only for a few days, that everyone seems to forget how to cope with the heat! Here are lots of top tips that make a difference and could even...
by Gayle Palmer | Jun 18, 2017 | General, Health, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
Life is not a Right, although simply by being alive, one may think so! By the same token, BEING Healthy is also not a Right! LIFE is not a given – but we believe that it is. LIFE & HEALTH IS NOT AN ACCIDENT! In fact, when one looks more closely at “Being...
by Gayle Palmer | May 23, 2017 | Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical |
Older, stiff and painful feet are the bane of many people’s lives and can severely restrict mobility – which in turn can have drastic effects on many aspects of health. Shoes can be a major cause of problems. Here are some easy-to-do tips which will help...
by Gayle Palmer | May 17, 2017 | Family and Relationships, General, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Vitality and Exercise |
Ever wondered how OTHER PEOPLE see you?? What would they say is your essential character? Is this the person who you imagined you would become as you got older? Everyone has a perception and image of who they are – but have you ever wondered if this comes over...
by Gayle Palmer | May 17, 2017 | Family and Relationships, Freedom at the End of Life, General, Getting Organised, Health, Help for Seniors, House and Lifestyle, Legal, Medical, Money and Finance, Possessions |
Have you considered just how fleeting life can be?… Let me explain with an example from my own life… As you may know I sail a boat, regularly, well race actually! I go out usually with crew and its fabulous. But, over May Bank Holiday in 2016, whilst my...
by Gayle Palmer | May 8, 2017 | General, Getting Organised, Health, Vitality and Exercise |
You can never have enough ideas for things to do as everyone likes or is attracted to different activities and have different skill sets. Try these on for a fit… SWIMMING – a natural, healthy activity which puts less strain on the joints as you are...
by Gayle Palmer | May 5, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Getting Organised, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, House and Lifestyle, Possessions |
“To accumulate is to live as if you are not going to die.” Well – have you got a lot of clutter and things which no longer serve you?! They are called “possessions” in case you were wondering… YOURS!! However you may try to not think about...
by Gayle Palmer | May 5, 2017 | Medical |
According to some research from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy the likelihood of fracturing a hip in a patient with dementia is three times as likely. Also, they found these clients much more difficult to manage in line with their treatment guidelines due to a...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 29, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, General, Getting Organised, Health, Vitality and Exercise |
Staying active mentally and physically brings huge benefits for everyone. It is lovely to share experiences with others, indeed – for human beings it is probably essential for a happy and healthy life. Often it can be difficult to reach out and take up new...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 27, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Family and Relationships, Getting Organised |
If you are like most Baby boomers, right now you are facing three challenges…. First, more than ever before, you want to devote the remainder of your life to activities that will be meaningful and purposeful to you. Second, since your life expectancy is 20 years...