Archive for November, 2009
Gift Giving for your Dog
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By Shirley Price
Pampering our pooch with a special pet gift at Christmas and other occasions is something that has become more and more popular over the years. At one time a dog gift was a
Gift Giving for your Dog
stocking filled with dog treats and a rubber bone to chew on. How times have changed.
Your four legged friend is someone that’s always there for you no matter what. Whatever mood you are in they never judge you or expect anything from you, but are over the moon when you make a fuss of them. So why wouldn’t you want to spoil them?
In recent years many more singles and couples have opted to have a pet as many are choosing not to have or are physically unable to have children. By having a pet they still have someone to care for, love and come home to.
Like people dogs are living longer and need extra special care at times. Like us they have their health problems. Many dogs suffer with arthritis, ear infections from wax build up, and they can have annoying itching and a number of other problems that make them uncomfortable.
As much as we love our dogs there are times when they are smelly. They can have smelly breath, and sometimes a strong dog odour that can permeate into our homes and cars. Read More→
Tips to Choosing Golf Gifts For Those You Love
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By Shirley Price
So how do you know what your loved one would appreciate as a golf gift? Their personality will tell you a lot, so give that some thought before making your decision. Do they have a great 
sense of humor and would really have fun with a funny gag gift? If they are the more serious type they may not really appreciate the gag type of gift and would prefer something more practical. Then there are those that may like to collect things that they can have on show in their office or den; things that would display their enthusiasm for the game or be a conversation piece.
Are they a beginner golfer still building up their golf equipment? Are they into gadgets or maybe always searching for new methods to improve their game? Most golfers are always looking for ways to improve their golf swing. Once you have decided which category they come into you can at least have some idea of what type of gift that you are looking for that reflects their personality and needs.
Personalized gifts are always a nice touch and can have real meaning for the recipient. Does your loved one have a special brand, logo or design that they prefer? Make a list of what you think would really be something that they would like and appreciate then start shopping. Read More→
Light Therapy for the Winter Blues
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By Shirley Price
Light therapy is help for the mind.
Do you find that you want to hibernate during the darker colder days of winter? Do you feel depressed and lack concentration and feel irritable? You may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Many people find that light therapy is very advantageous to them. While light therapy is used for a number of mental issues most of us will be more familiar with its use for SAD.
If you are a woman you will be more likely to suffer from SAD as opposed to a man. Also, the farther away from the equator you reside the higher your risk to seasonal Affective disorder. This condition can start during the fall months and not dissipate until spring arrives. It can become an annual condition for many and can affect people at varying degrees from mild to severe symptoms.
Is it any wonder that we like to take off to tropical climates during the winter months? Many of us don’t have that opportunity for one reason or another so we need to do what we can to survive those dark dreary days. Sun light makes us happier as it increases the serotonin in the brain. During the gloomy season we are deprived of this. The light therapy supplies us with some of that need we have and helps us to be able to cope with the winter blahs. Read More→
When Christmas is a Challenge
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By Shirley Price
If Christmas is a difficult time for you – you are not alone!
Especially as we get older Christmas is a time that fills us with memories of Christmases past. Some of those memories may be wonderful and some we would rather forget. Most of us can recall at least some good times at Xmas, especially when we were children having our own parents around. It’s the good memories that make us realize how much we may have lost. And if they were mostly bad memories then there can be feelings of sadness because of how much we may have missed out on.
If life has changed dramatically and has become more of a challenge for us we may find it difficult to know how best to survive this season.
Christmas is a special time for families and it’s a time when we especially think about family members and friends that are no longer with us. If we focus on sad thoughts and feelings we can get pretty melancholy at this time of the year. And of course it’s okay to feel sad for those we have lost and miss. Regardless, we really need to acknowledge where we are in our lives and do what we need to improve our own situation.
There are a number of challenging holidays, Christmas is not the only one but it is the main one when the celebrations last for more than a day. However much you may try; there is no getting away from it. It’s not a one day event where if you choose you can stay in bed, hide under the covers and sleep the day away, or have a movie marathon and eat your favourite junks foods all day. Christmas is a season with the pre Xmas celebrations going on all around us, the Xmas music that you hear in all the stores that cheer some people and sadden others. There are weeks of Xmas movies, Xmas lights and the crowded stores. It’s impossible to ignore. Read More→
10 Signs That You Are In An Abusive Relationship
Posted by: | CommentsAge makes no difference when it comes to relationship abuse. We tend to think that abusive relationships generally happen to the young because they are naive and do not have enough experience in relationships to know better. Many older people will have stayed in abusive relationships for many years, and there are others that may have got into an abusive relationship after losing their spouse through divorce or death. This is a time when many are at their most vulnerable and make decisions based more on desperation than what is best for them.
Abuse in relationships can come in two forms: Physical and Emotional. There are relationships in which the other partner inflicts emotional pain to the other. This type of abuse is emotional. However, there are also relationships, which are underlined with physical pain or violence. This form of abuse is labeled as physical.
Often a combination of physical and emotional abuse can happen in a relationship. It can be said that abuse is present in a relationship when one person endeavors to take dominance over his or her partner’s life in many or all aspects using fear, force, pain, intimidation, shame or guilt.
The perpetrator of abuse can be a man or woman and the abuse can happen in homosexual or heterosexual relationships. The following 10 signs can be a determining factor whether yours is an abusive relationship. Read More→
Singles Cruises
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By Jason Black
Are you looking to connect with other singles over 50
Nowadays in the travel industry, catering to specific niches and customer desires is an important part of their business, and there are many cruises for singles in the over 50 age group. The nice thing about this option is that there will be a variety of structured and non-structured activities to suit all personality types and needs, and you can do it without facing any kind of pressure. You don’t have to do any planning; there is a smorgasbord of activity and opportunity awaiting you. Relax in a fun atmosphere and enjoy the interesting surroundings while meeting new people. Make some new friends or perhaps even a special new one. Read More→
Learn a New Language
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By Jason Black
Now that you are enjoying more personal freedom at this stage of your life, why not stretch yourself in a new way? Chances are before your fabulous 50s, you were too busy to even consider learning a new skill that didn’t relate to work, your family, or other obligations you had.
Learning a new language is a great way to stretch yourself. It’s not something you’ll master overnight, it does take some personal commitment, but so does anything worthwhile. Not only is this something that is interesting and practical for traveling to one of those countries that you’ve always dreamed about visiting, but it can also help to protect your brain. Learning a new language is proven to be a good defense against Alzheimer’s disease.
How does learning a new language help your brain?
It keeps your mind active, and the mental challenge of learning a new language may help strengthen connections in your brain, keeping them sharper. It will improve your memory and retention of new information, which is especially important here because Alzheimer’s, a form of dementia, mainly affects people over the age of 50, and most commonly over 65 years of age. Keeping your brain active and stimulated is just as important as staying physically fit. Brain Fitness Software Featured on PBS Read More→
Baby Boomers-Popular Hobbies and Interests During Retirement Years
Posted by: | CommentsThe Baby Boomer generation has a novel concept of what they envision their retirement to look like. While generations past had relatively short retirements, 10-20 years in duration, Baby Boomers are retiring younger and living longer, giving them more opportunity to explore their interests and hobbies. A recent AARP study examining the plans of the Baby Boomer generation completed in 2009, found that the group anticipates spending their time working, traveling, exploring new hobbies, volunteering and starting new business ventures.
Working During Retirement
While many Boomers don’t need to work for financial reasons during retirement, many are choosing to. Part time jobs in areas of interest, full time consulting work and even starting a new business are some of the options this generation has to consider.
Learning
Many Boomers are choosing to enhance their educations during retirement years, completing degrees, attending colleges through their adult learning programs to take courses of interest, learning new languages and even indulging in learning new crafts or skills. You could even attend a lecture or exhibit at your local museums covering a topic of interest. Check your local papers, community centers, local college and universities, and museums for information, class listings, and pricing. You will find many courses offered free of charge, as well as many affordable courses for retirees within your local community.
Learn at Home
Many start to learn to play an instrument when we are younger and put it aside only to regret it later. It really is never too late to pick that skill back up and become an accomplished musician whether it’s the guitar, piano, drums or other instrument. Many have found this is one of the best things that they could have done for themselves as they approach their retirement years. It is easy to learn these skills at home with the Legacy Home schooling courses.
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Clever Gifts for Golfers
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Finding gifts with meaning for those you care about is not always an easy task. If you have a best friend or your spouse, or even a companion that is very much into golf, knowing that this is their main hobby, you would want to give them a great gift that they will appreciate and use when they play.
The golfer in your life could be young or older, male or female. One thing for sure is that golfers come in all ages and with all levels of expertize and all aim to improve their golf swing and their game. Regardless if it is their birthday, Christmas or your anniversary or whatever occasion it is, offering a gift a golf lover can truly be pleased about is heartwarming and a sort of an accomplishment on your part as well.
Even if you are not a golfer yourself your loved ones like to know that you are taking an interest in something that they like to do. Knowing what their needs are makes it so much easier when purchasing a gift it shows that you are genuinely giving from the heart and with considerable thought. Regardless of golf expertise most golfs are continually trying to perfect their golf swing and lower their score. And there are a number of gadgets that will help a golfer with their game.
Anyway, let me hand over to you my list of the clever gifts for golf enthusiasts. Here they are.
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Reinvent Yourself After 50!
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By Debe Lange
How many times did you tell your children to share, be kind to others, and to put others before themselves? Then too, didn’t you lead by example? It didn’t matter how tired you were when one of your children developed an earache or the flu and woke up in the middle of the night. It didn’t matter how busy you were when they needed to get to practice. It also didn’t matter how “stressed” you were when they needed to talk about their latest teen crisis. Regardless of what other responsibilities you had to do, you made time to tend to the needs of your family.
Well, things have changed just a bit. The children you nurtured, coddled, and told to “grow up” did just that. They grew up, but then isn’t that what you taught them to do? Now they’re out and about and making decisions on their own.
I’ve often heard it said: “Little children, little problems … big children; big problems.” I’ve found that to be quite true. However, although you never stop being their parent, and although you can still be there for them when they ask for advice or they need a babysitter for a few hours, your role has changed. Not only are you no longer needed in the same ways as you once were, the times you’re now needed are fewer and farther between. Read More→
