Living alone for the first time as a grown-up can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to home maintenance. However, once you establish a seasonal routine, everything seems more manageable.
Retirement Living
Hair Care for Seniors
As we age, our bodies change – and that includes our hair. That’s why we asked a trusted hair stylist, experienced at working with senior clients, for her advice.
Living Alone? Maintain your Nutritional Independence
For seniors living alone, it pays to think ahead. With some smart planning, you can be well nourished while saving your energy for the pastimes you really enjoy.
Seniors in Summer – How to Turn Down the Heat!
If you’re suffering from heat related problems, check with your GP or try the following to stave off the effects on your body, of rising summer temperatures.
How to Beat the Holiday-Season Blues
Part of beating the holiday blues, is to arm yourself with practical ways to keep up your spirits until your loved ones return from their break. And here are some suggestions for doing just that!
Retirement or ‘Renewment’
I have been working with some people who are 'planning for retirement' and I would like to share with you some comments about this.
Why Some Retirees Save, and Others Spend
If you’re stepping back from your working years, or are about to, you’ll no doubt be familiar with conversations among friends about spending and saving after retirement.
The Losses of Ageing
Loss is inevitable as we age. Physical capabilities diminish, and we may need to relinquish possessions and our homes. So how can we manage these losses and stay engaged and hopeful about life?
Pallative Care in New Zealand
From the author of THANK YOU, ELISABETH. A book relating the musings and journey of a Palliative Medicine Specialist.
Too Thrifty for Too Long – how to say ‘yes’ to spoiling yourself in retirement
Saving more than you actually need to? Are you being unnecessarily thrifty, and hard on yourself, while you do so? So what is driving folks to do this?





