Healing – A good way to eat Much has been written about healthy eating and the benefits of staying well hydrated. So much, in fact that you might think there’s
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Early signs of Dementia
Forgetfulness We have all had moments of forgetfulness, particularly when tired or stressed. That’s normal. But how can you tell when that moment of being unable to remember someone’s name
Musical medicine – Yellow Door Care
Snippets of joy and soul-food With so much to bring us down, it’s time to see a few happy words from songs and musicals that we have grown to love.
Difficult family relationships, conflict and illness.
Complexity of the family unit Families are complex, multi-faceted relationships that almost never look like a happy sit-com. Within the structure of the family unit are the archetypes which include
Fear of Death
When thoughts turn to death and the end of your life. The first time you really consider your own mortality is possibly when someone you love passes on, or you
Alzheimer’s Dementia
Alzheimer’s There is no doubt that having a relative with Alzheimer’s is depressing and sad, especially when you meet other people of a similar age who live independently and have
Happiness is attainable
How do we find an ounce of happiness when going through the difficulties associated with illness, caring for others, struggling to get by or recovering from loss? Finding Happiness Your
The Cure of Creativity
Creativity There is a soul enriching reward felt when using our own two hands and creative urges to produce something worthwhile. Whatever we make, even if it isn’t perfect, contains
Aging – Old or just ‘old’ thinking?
Aging Have you watched the milestones of life come and go? Do you remember looking forward to being sweet sixteen, and now you have age spots on the back of
The Curse of Insomnia!
Insomnia Never was there a more widespread, quietly insidious burden affecting every age and condition than the dreaded insomnia. Usually no-one is aware that you were awake half the night,