Tips For Hosting An Outdoor Winter Party Having a winter birthday can be tough. Just ask my mum. Not only did she never have an outdoor winter party but, her Christmas birthday celebrations always got lost in everyone's else's celebrations on Christmas Day. Other kids at school got to enjoy balmy September or May birthdays when the weather was warm and obliging, and they … [Read more...] about Tips For Hosting An Outdoor Winter Party
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The Difficult Conversation: Talking With Mom And Dad About “The Move”
The Difficult Conversation: Talking with Mom & Dad About “The Move” One of the most difficult conversations to have with your parent or loved one is about whether or not it’s time for retirement community living. Retirement living can be a difficult subject to bring up because of its implications, but it’s necessary to address your concerns. Often times, adult children … [Read more...] about The Difficult Conversation: Talking With Mom And Dad About “The Move”
24 Important Things To Bring For A Stay In Hospital
A stay in hospital is something most of us try very hard to avoid, right? As we found out with my mum, a sudden, unexpected stay in hospital can result in many important things being forgotten at home - important things a patient needs. Family and friends are often left to organize a bag of personal items to bring to hospital on behalf of the patient. Of course, … [Read more...] about 24 Important Things To Bring For A Stay In Hospital
12 Ways To Help The Family Of A Patient In Hospital
My mother spent 3 weeks in hospital before she passed away. Three very long weeks. While she received wonderfully compassionate care from the doctors and nurses at the hospital during this time, this lengthy stay hospital stay was something my family and I had not faced in many years. Although we wouldn't have it any other way, spending so much time at … [Read more...] about 12 Ways To Help The Family Of A Patient In Hospital
Death Of A Parent – Helping Dad Live On After Mum Passed Away
It has been just over a year since Mum passed away. Since then, my 90-year-old father was left behind to pick up the pieces of his own fragile life, trying to live on without her as best he can. Mum's death left a huge void in Dad's life. When Mum passed away, Dad lost the woman who had been by his side for 60+ years. A spouse he had spent two-thirds of his life … [Read more...] about Death Of A Parent – Helping Dad Live On After Mum Passed Away
