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Joined September 2009
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"If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having" Henry Miller #T4TD
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"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important" Arthur Conan Doyle #T4TD
"Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart" Phil Jackson #T4TD
As we age, our strength & balance deteriorates & our risk of falling increases ow.ly/l5lm8 <~ Dan's tips to minimise the risks
With prolonged recession it's easy to find the daily grind gets you down ow.ly/l5lWP <~ Lynda Shaw shares her tips on staying +ve
"Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom" Thomas Jefferson #T4TD
Dementia is a life-changing disease – but what are the key signs you need to watch for? ow.ly/l5jxK <~ Rob's brief summary
Caring for a loved one can be tough, but moving on after they’ve gone to a care home can be just as hard ow.ly/l5odK
Making a will & sorting out your finances are key parts of putting your affairs ow.ly/l5uzB <~ Dan explains them & others
Malnutrition affects half a million older people in the UK & can cause serious health problems ow.ly/l5nVK <~ Dan investigates
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails" William Arthur Ward #T4TD
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Properly caring for your joints can ensure you continue to stay mobile well into later life ow.ly/l5kPD <~ Rob offers some tips
"A good head & a good heart are always a formidable combination" Nelson Mandela #T4TD
Music plays an important part in daily life in care homes & can make a real difference to residents lives ow.ly/l5oFg #ageingwell
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path & leave a trail" Ralph Waldo Emmerson #T4TD
What to consider when looking at care homes ow.ly/l5mM9 <~ We share 12 yrs experience & the findings of some formal research
Approx 800k Britons have #dementia, although it's more likely to affect over 65s it can affect younger people ow.ly/l0Ice
"Joy descends gently upon us like the evening dew, & does not patter down like a hailstorm" Jean Paul #T4TD
"Only those who have learned the power of sincere & selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment" Tony Robbins...
"If you live to be one hundred, you've got it made. Very few people die past that age" George Burns #T4TD <~ mans logic!!!!