Sit down and plan your meals

Sit down and plan your meals

A well-balanced meal plan adequate in nutrients and calories should be an essential part of our lives in our golden years. One kind of food we can add to our diet and which will keep us healthy is fibre. Studies have shown that fibre is important in keeping our bowels...
Dealing with family conflicts

Dealing with family conflicts

In the course of our aging journey, we get to a point where we begin to rely on our children to take some decisions and for some other things. This sometimes causes conflict among our children, which if not handled properly, can tear the family apart. When it comes to...
What happened to our values?

What happened to our values?

Many of us seem to have lost the values that we were brought up with. I often find myself wondering, “Where are the values that used to be part of the fabrics of our society?” I believe that as parents and grandparents we can bring back the values that we were brought...
Don’t let pain take over your life

Don’t let pain take over your life

“My knee is aching; I can’t go for a walk today.” For many of us, this is our story every day. We feel this pain either first thing in the morning or after sitting for a long time. It could also come after walking and standing for a long time, as a result of having...