Posted on 28 December 2012. Tags: eating, healthy, holidays, syndicated
Nothing says the holidays like firing up the oven to do some baking! For some families, fudge is the treat of choice and the season isn’t official until the whole house smells of chocolate. For other families, it’s the scent of mulled wine and hot cider brewing. From apple pie to sugar cookies, hot chocolate […]
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Posted on 12 December 2012. Tags: elders’ elves, holiday helpers, holidays, syndicated
Holidays are “the most wonderful time of the year” to many – but for seniors, it can also be one of the most challenging. If seniors’ children can’t be by their side to help them put all the dressings on the holidays, Holiday Helpers can! These elders’ elves drive the cars, open the doors, and […]
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Posted on 04 December 2012. Tags: conversations, family, guide, holidays, syndicated
When family is gathered for the holidays, there can be every emotion from joy to frustration, excitement to relaxation, but the holidays can also provide a great opportunity to have important conversations with the whole family. To help you navigate the waters of “family meetings” we have put together a “Holiday Family Meeting Guide” that […]
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Posted on 22 November 2012. Tags: conversation, family, holidays, syndicated
Can we be honest for a minute? Some parts of the holidays are wonderful… but we’d be kidding ourselves if we didn’t admit that other parts can be a little stressful. Being surrounded by loved ones can provide comfort, peace and wonderful holiday energy, but can also bring with it the challenge of looking out […]
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Posted on 07 November 2012. Tags: holidays, senior help, syndicated, warning signs
Has your family reunion been planned yet? Cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandparents may all converge at one home to share gifts, eat good food and talk about family memories from years past while making new memories together. This article was syndicated and originally appeared on the Senior Helpers website.
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Posted on 06 September 2012. Tags: holidays, syndicated
National Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day, which is September 9th this year! As a child, I always looked forward to “Grandparents and Special Friends Day” at school. Having a special day each year when my grandparents could come spend time with me at my elementary school was a highlight. Looking […]
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