Life

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.

It never ceases to surprise me how many people, even in this day and age and with all the publicity around opportunist crime, still leave an open invitation to opportunist thieves.

During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home.During the past few months I have been doing a lot of renovation work around the old home. During the painting phase I noticed that a few of the windows had become s

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.

'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

Recently I was asked a question that crops up on a regular basis and the question is "What finish should I use on a particular piece of furniture"?

A friend asked question last week about the best method of painting an old dining room chair with a wicker seat. Without hesitation I suggested using a tin of spray paint.