Listening is the number one step in dealing with “unreasonable” people. Everyone wants to be heard, and progress is unlikely to take place until everyone feels acknowledged. 1. Stay calm and don’t judge. When a situation is emotionally charged, it’s easy to get caught up in the heat of the
Ground beef, pinto beans, and tomatoes spiced with chili powder bubble under a crunchy, gooey topping of tortilla chips and two cheeses in this quick and easy, kid-friendly casserole. Ingredients 1 medium white onion, diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 tablespoons tomato paste 2 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin […]
Although Canada is a safe country, the fact remains that crime was on the rise in 2017 for a third year in a row, according to recent data from Statistics Canada. Every year, 10% of older adults in Canada are victims of a crime, and about 4–5% say they have experienced some form of abuse, […]
Caroline Tapp-McDougall, the publisher of Caregiver Solutions magazine and author of the forthcoming “Complete Guide for Family Caregivers,” tells Verywell that COVID-19 turned up the volume on the caregiver role. “Before that, there wasn’t that label, so to speak,” Tapp-McDougall says. “We were just doing our job within the family.” Tapp-McDougall recommends
Roast potato, parsnip, leek & sage traybake, pear & watercress Serves: 6 Cooks In: 1 hour 45 minutes Difficulty: Not too tricky Ingredients 1.2 kg potatoes 2 parsnips 2 leeks olive oil ½ bunch of sage (10g) 3 higher-welfare Cumberland sausages 1 x 1.5 kg free-range whole chicken 1 pear 85 g watercress Method Preheat […]
Here, the polenta is already made — just bake this flavorful blend of sausage, artichokes and onions with it, and serve like a lasagna. Prep: 25 mins Total: 45 mins Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced […]
Even though the expression “never judge a book by its cover” is popular, the truth is that most people do decide very quickly about a person based on their appearance. Psychologists and other mental health professionals use a term called “Thin-Slicing” to refer to how our brains make millisecond judgments based on what we see. […]
You might be surprised to hear that an older relative is quite happy with their desktop computer circa 2015 and a more basic phone. Truth is, a lot of older adults now like technology and have become much savvier when it comes to upping their game. So, despite our personal preferences, family members need to […]
Having more free time and living in the country, or a small town, has tremendous benefits for older adults or retirees who want to spend more time enjoying a less hectic lifestyle. But, being away from the hustle and bustle of city life, means you or a loved will have to rely more on technology and […]
Simplifying your life 5 ways to make technology work for you. Who’d have guessed that in our lifetimes, we could access endless amounts of information, call anyone from almost anywhere, send instant messages and have in-person video chats. Technology has made this all possible now and Facebook, Zoom and Google are many of our […]