Self isolation during this pandemic has given us the gift of time…something to savour or save for later. For me, it is to consciously slow down. It’s been an interesting exercise. I am now aware of my speed when eating, I don’t rush when I’m cooking or baking, I try to focus on the job …
Author Archives: Joan Craven
Be An At-Home Hero
As seniors as can be positive and cheerleaders for our families. What can you do today?
Slow Down and Enjoy…give yourself permission
Nourish your close relationships and achieve self-satisfaction when you give yourself permission to slow down.
The Urge To Purge…things to do while in self-isolation
We are home from our winter spot and are on Day 6 our our self-isolation. What better time to begin to purge? As I put clothes away I decided there was no time like the present tackle jobs I have been putting off. I went on various websites and blogs for information on how to …
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Capturing Your Memories
Writing down memories is a super way to preserve our family history for our children and grandchildren. Begin today!
Travelling is Good Medicine!
Travelling as a senior helps boost confidence, expand our knowledge and is fun!
Memories of my Grandma
What memories are we baby boomers leaving with our grandchildren?
Importance of Friendship As We Age
It is important to nurture friendships as we age.
Change Happens…how can you support it?
Let’s look at change positively. How can we assist young people? Look for what’s right with the world instead of what’s wrong.
Seniors and Driving…when do we give up our car?
One of the most difficult conversations my husband had with his father was trying to persuade him not to drive anymore. We had the warning signs, dents and scraps on the vehicle and sides of the garage. He had macular degeneration and we could tell his eyes were failing. At one point the family doctor …
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