Archive for June, 2007

“Every day in your life is a special occasion”

Posted: Friday, June 15th, 2007 @ 6:43 pm in Senior Living | No Comments »

Thanks to Ed Corrigan of London, Ontario Canada for passing on this inspirational story.
A friend of mine opened his wife’s underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package: “This, - he said - isn’t any ordinary package.”
He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and the box.
“She got this the […]

Second annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day observed

Posted: Friday, June 15th, 2007 @ 6:19 pm in Senior Health, Senior Care, Senior Living | No Comments »

Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal or financial in form. Neglect can also be considered a form of abuse. Many seniors do not report abuse, or feel isolated and afraid to speak out.
As a result, the problem of elder abuse remains largely hidden behind closed doors. Canadian research indicates that between four and […]

Senior turns tables on bank that bounced her check

Posted: Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 @ 2:59 pm in Senior Resources, Senior Living | No Comments »

Here is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman.
The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the New York Times.

Dear Sir:
I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month.
By […]