What’s most important to you as a parent or grandparent?
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 question perhaps? We are all...
Stress is an “inside” job
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 you PERCEIVE this will then determine...
Burials at Home – a less usual option
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 briefly discuss the...
Exercising your inner peas!
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 benefit. Variety is...
How to manage when the weather gets really hot!
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 save...
Health is not a Right or an accident!
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 Healthy”...
Great tips for making new shoes comfortable to walk in
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 your mobility...
What sort of Granny are you?!
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 the...
Life threatening accidents can happen in a moment but last….
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 crew and I...
More activities for the Over 60’s for health and fun!
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 supported by the...