by Gayle Palmer | Apr 12, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
We all have days when we feel lonely, or a bit lost and unsure of what to do, or unloved / appreciated, or overwhelmed. It is just part of being human – nothing is necessarily wrong. There is a great way to get out of this “muck” though…. be...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 12, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, Family and Relationships, Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, House and Lifestyle, Money and Finance, Vitality and Exercise |
There is no real way to prepare for that moment when you realize you need to begin taking care of your parents. There should be a step by step guide explaining what to do – which is what Great Guidelines for Later Life aims to be – but even with a...
by Gayle Palmer | Apr 5, 2017 | Freedom at the End of Life, General, Getting Organised, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Christ’s Easter story of trial, death, resurrection and all that takes place around this – the deception and deceit, betrayal and the coming of a new Age for Christianity can be a lesson for us all. I do think it is particularly pertinent to people when...
by Gayle Palmer | Mar 29, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Emotional and Mental well being, Health, Help for Seniors, Vitality and Exercise |
Loneliness can cause you to become more introverted and reclusive and increases the problem. Staying active mentally and physically brings huge benefits for everyone and this means getting out and about. It is lovely to share experiences with others, indeed –...
by Gayle Palmer | Mar 14, 2017 | Bereavement and Grief, Family and Relationships, Freedom at the End of Life, General |
Do you know where the term “a wake” came from? There are a few options. Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. (Lead is poisonous but being a malleable metal was commonly...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 26, 2017 | Health, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
Here are another 5 top vegetables to include in your diet regularly. They will keep your gut and body healthy and cleansed – an essential part of good vitality. Use this in your regular meals, juice with them – it is surprisingly easy or use them when...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 26, 2017 | Health, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
The late inventor Thomas Edison once stated, “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” While such a prognosis has yet to fully materialize in...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 25, 2017 | Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
For those of you who know me quite well, you will know that when I see that something needs to be done or changed that I usually take action – quickly! Well, I have recently had a number of clients and friends who have been diagnosed with cancer (more than the...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 23, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, Freedom at the End of Life, General, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Legacy and Gifts |
Today I am off to a funeral of a dearly loved patient and client of mine. She celebrated her 90th Birthday at the end of 2016 with a big family party and get together. Indeed – she made sure that she was celebrating for a few weeks – good for her! But, as...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 22, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, General, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Legacy and Gifts, Money and Finance, Possessions |
For most people when you mention the word “Legacy” they think of something you leave in a Will. This conversation is NOT about that type of legacy though (although there may be aspects of it in there.) The type of legacy I am talking about is this: What...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 22, 2017 | Bereavement and Grief, Emotional and Mental well being, Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Losing a dog is hard enough; setting the time and date in advance if they have to be put down and then counting down the hours that you have left can be almost more than many can bear. When people who have never had a dog see their dog-owning friends mourn the loss...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 16, 2017 | Bereavement and Grief, Emotional and Mental well being, Family and Relationships |
Anniversaries can be a particularly poignant and thought provoking time for families and individuals when someone has died when there is a diagnosis that does not align with meeting the next target anniversary when the absence of that person represents a significant...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 10, 2017 | Bereavement and Grief, Emotional and Mental well being, Freedom at the End of Life, General, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
The Greeks made a very clear distinction about time. I want to share with you the distinction because I think it is very useful and insightful. In English – time means various things – but there is no clear difference between how this word is used. The...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 10, 2017 | Family and Relationships, Health, Help for Seniors, Medical |
When I speak to my friends, clients and patients – almost everyone’s biggest health concern is about getting dementia – or “losing your mind” as they get older. So what can you do to a) identify it, b) take actions NOW to reduce the risk?...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 8, 2017 | Family and Relationships, Getting Organised, Health, Medical |
Accidents and incidents happen! Being prepared is part of being a responsible adult. You cannot know what will happen in the future for sure or at what age. But you can take sensible steps to make sure that if you have an accident or an emergency occurs that whoever...
by Gayle Palmer | Feb 8, 2017 | Getting Organised, Money and Finance |
Are you married or in a civil partnership? If so you may be entitled to a £432 tax break called the marriage tax allowance. Yet 2.7 million of the 4.2 million eligible couples are still missing out. It’s free money, so worth checking. The marriage tax allowance...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 31, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Freedom at the End of Life |
For those who would like to hear about the Great Guidelines for Later Life project that I have created in more detail and an invite to the free workshop on Wednesday 8th February 2017 from 2-5pm at The Selsey Centre. Listen in here: Double click! The interview with...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 28, 2017 | Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical |
13 Ways Peppermint Essential Oil is Good For Your Health By Marnie Clark In a hurry? Click here to read the Article Summary… Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is one of the most loved essential oils. And no wonder, as it’s incredibly beneficial for so many diverse...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 25, 2017 | Creating a Future to live into, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers, Medical, Vitality and Exercise |
This sounds so trite and and such an obvious phrase to use, doesn’t it? I mean really! “Tell me something I don’t know!” Here is the distinction! Listen carefully…. “KNOWING is not the same as DOING.” Gayle Palmer We know so...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 25, 2017 | General |
It can come as a shock when you really look at a parent and realise they they ARE getting older. They are not immortal as you always thought. So how can you help them and yourself come to terms with this? The most immediate reaction as a mid-lifer is denial. Full...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 15, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
So just what is psychotherapy and how could it help you or a loved one? We live at a fast pace. We want it fast and done with immediate results. We want easy solutions that come in the form of a pill most often – where we don’t have to be responsible for...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 15, 2017 | Bereavement and Grief, Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
How to manage grief – this is a big subject but I found this beautiful graphic which described some aspects of it so helpfully and beautifully. The description is simple and illustrative and illustrates how one’s emotions can change in an instant. This...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 14, 2017 | Health, Help for Seniors |
Adapting the house for those who need more grips and hand holds and levers can be annoying. Often as time goes on the positions need to change to suit the needs of the user(s). What if you could have fully adjustable ones which can be moved quickly and have extra...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 13, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors |
The ultimate fear of the unknown. What will happen once our spirits leave our bodies? By identifying your fear, you are more than halfway to conquering it. Action is the antidote to fear. In most cases, you’ll choose wisely and your fears won’t be realized. In the...
by Gayle Palmer | Jan 12, 2017 | Emotional and Mental well being, Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Bereavement and managing the various stages of grief which one can go through can be difficult. There are various strategies and some are able to come to terms with what has happened better than others. This is to be expected. We all have different reactions to a loss...
