source This weekend sees the knockout stages of the rugby Investec Champions Cup with the quarter finals matches. Maybe 15-20 years ago I would be chomping at the bit wishing to be out on the field playing,

source This week a WhatsApp message went out within the family circle asking for help with regard to an elderly aunt who needs 24 hour care. This family member has not had private medical or funds for

Greetings to all the readers here, Today a lot of kids came to my home and that is why I was unable to do anything. Though it was my holiday, I like to spend my holidays in peace without any noise around

@LadiesofHive Community Contest #248 questions for the week are: 1️⃣ What is the most dominant color in your wardrobe/closet? Was it a conscious choice, or did it just turn out that way over time? Feel

This is my post for #freewriters 2797 prompt a bridge to nowhere hosted by @mariannewst I was going to have my husband take me to the walk-in clinic when he got home from fishing on Friday, but by the

Old age is painful

First of all, let's set things straight—this is not an ageist post. I don't hate old people. In fact, some of the people I get along with best are old people—I'm talking octogenarians. But man, old people

@Merlysmont Planning for Old Age?... I'm Just Trying to Survive My 20s @Merlysmont In a few weeks, I will be turning 20, and let's just say I really haven't planned what I want to do on my birthday. I

Hello Friends! Today I asked one of my friends how she and her husband celebrate their anniversary. The friend I am talking about here is not someone with a very positive approach to life. She's a skeptical

My siblings and I had a conference WhatsApp call recently with our uncle from our mother's side because this is a once-in-a-while thing. We spoke at length, and that was when we got to know that our

There was a grandma who lived behind my mom’s shop many years ago. Her apartment was a small one that was jampacked with a lot of items that needed to be decluttered, but there was no one who would help

I still think of that old lady that came in for consult because their main doctor recommended having them see a psychiatrist for trouble sleeping and increased irritability. Trouble sleeping and increased

Ever thought about the cycle of life? We were once babies, now we grown and are now adults.. We keep surviving until eventually we meet our end. I met Mama Dorcas today and it hit me differently that one

source You spend a large portion of your life working hard so you can be setting aside savings for your retirement years and possibly leaving some inheritance for the next generation. No one knows what

Hello users, it is no secret that the vast majority of people want to have a dignified old age, although many do not even like to tell their age, it is a great blessing to be able to live the stage of

As I sat down under a mango tree, looking and observing my parents from a distance, I noticed their physical changes. They don't look like they did when they were younger,they are supposed to be young

Ellos tenían una frase que decía que después del medio cupón todo era gratis. …después de los 50 años ya no había más nada que hacer, …tocaba disfrutar el resto y esperar la muerte.

It is not a must you take care of your parents as they did for you growing up! After all, they didn't ask for your permission before giving birth to you. They shouldn't expect you to give back what they

Things are looking up, living with regrets

Day before yesterday was Nowruz, it's one of our festival. It's a celebration which marks the first day of the Spring and also the Iranian New Year. It's the day of the equinox. Me having Iranian roots,