Life

Today I'd like to throw in a couple of points for raising teenage grandchildren today... keep in mind that these can also really help any relatives, or caregivers too!

With increasing longevity, particularly over the past century, our lives can roughly be divided into thirds. The growing up years, working years, and the ageing years.

John Patterson, a New Zealand Positive Ageing Ambassador, has done much to promote positive ageing throughout the country and, in particular, in his own community of Christchurch.

This week I've decided to share a few easy and quick ways you can stimulate conversation with a teen even during a busy day!

What obligations do ageing parents have for their adult children and what obligations do adult children have for their ageing parents?

So right now, you're just about to find out ways to spot a lying teenager (or co-worker, partner...etc....we're all human, right?), and the VERY interesting tip to take out of this is at the very bottom.

A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!

Timber doors and door frames react to the humidity in the air as well as the changing seasons. Doors that open easily in the summer just can't be budged on a wet winter's day.

've been obsessed with genealogy all summer. Never got around to it before but the internet makes it so very easy and fascinating.

Bruce Kaye is an active supporter of Abbeyfield, which provides living accommodations for older people who want affordability, security, companionship and independent living