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 | Dec 14, 2016 | General, Health, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Choice – it is one of the main attributes which perhaps separates us from many other animals. The ability to choose conceptual and practical things. Have you noticed that as people get older the choices that they make can change? Have you ever wondered why you...
by Gayle Palmer | Dec 14, 2016 | Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Have you noticed that the period shortly before, during and after Christmas / New Year seems to bring with it an increase in the mortality rate? Have you ever wondered why? Let’s examine what is going on for many and why the risks of dying at this time of year...
by Gayle Palmer | Dec 11, 2016 | Emotional and Mental well being, Help for Seniors, Help for the mid-lifers |
Christmas and the holidays can seem a crazy time to have difficult conversations with parents or grandparents who are getting older – but it really makes sense! Gayle explains why and how to do this without trepidation. Talking to your loved one about what may...
