From Kindergarteners handing out cards and candy to classmates to elderly loved ones and everyone in between, Valentine’s Day is a holiday for people of all ages to enjoy. However, for senior citizens, it can serve as a sad reminder about a love who has passed away. The build-up alone can ... Views: 19
Buying a new home can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first. It is exciting, but full of complexities. Between the euphoria of buying a property and the stress of its financial implication, a first-time buyer often becomes susceptible to making errors.
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E-commerce is all the rage these days, thanks to global digitization and the pandemic. Many avid shoppers are now making the shift from brick-and-mortar shopping to online shopping, ever since the world was forced to go into isolation in early 2020. The convenience, as well as the ... Views: 38
Diabetes happens to be one of the chronic ailments that affect the lives of people, particularly in old age. Statistics show that an estimated 33% of adults aged 65 or older have diabetes. This population is more at risk of developing diabetes-related complications ... Views: 32
Diabetes is one of the biggest challenges facing the world today. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 422 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. The disease mostly targets older adults, as the risk of developing diabetes increases with age – internal body functions ... Views: 58
The real estate market has been on fire throughout 2020 with record-low mortgage rates and a sudden wave of relocations made possible by remote work. The market even kicked the traditional fall slowdown, with unseasonably strong demand well into the cooler months. All this, despite an ... Views: 47
Caves are some of the most beautiful natural wonders on Earth. Some are made in an instant while others have been thousands or even millions of years in the making. And caving – also known as spelunking and potholing – is an adventurous hobby (also often done via virtual ... Views: 36
In a world that has been hit by a pandemic causing people across the world to work from home, it comes as no surprise that the real estate industry is booming and virtual real estate viewings are increasingly gaining prominence. More and more people are investing in properties as a means of ... Views: 71
The real estate industry is booming and thanks to virtual real estate viewings, it has certainly become one of the most lucrative sectors around the globe. Going online to view property sites has undoubtedly made life more convenient – whether its reviewing photographs of the site, looking ... Views: 66
In a real estate boom, especially at a time when virtual real estate viewings have gained prominence, homebuyers will clamour for almost any house that hits the market. This is great while it lasts, but when the party's over, only homebuyers who choose the best locales will be holding the most ... Views: 88
As caregivers, we want to provide the best elderly care possible for our senior loved ones and one way to do that is by giving them a furry companion. Dogs are wonderful friends to people in every stage of life. Just because one has grown older is no reason not to enjoy canine buddy. They ... Views: 96
Online shopping has caught the fancy of people around the world for the simple reason that it provides so many benefits, especially after the pandemic began. The question is no longer whether or not online shopping is here to stay, it's whether brick-and-mortar stores are going to make it.
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The elderly are often perceived as easy targets for criminals. Their slow gait and frail appearance are a sign to criminals that they can be overpowered. Estimates suggest that roughly 1 out of 10 adults over 60 experience some form of what is known as elder abuse, though researchers believe ... Views: 116
The world of Internet has brought us the opportunity of buying anything virtually online through e-commerce retailing and live online shopping. E-commerce is proving to be the best channel for selling niche products and brands are able to reach their intended audience regardless of location, ... Views: 82
The pandemic may have resulted in cancelled travel plans in 2020, but that doesn’t mean 2021 has to be the same way. Being stuck at home for so long, there’s no doubt people would want to get out and explore new places sometime in the new year – once the situation settles down, ... Views: 91
As we get older, it takes us longer to learn new things and to recall information. Many of us worry that each time we or an elderly loved one struggles to remember a name, a word or an event, that this could be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease or of dementia.
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With the real estate industry adapting to virtual tours and live open houses, it’s not a surprise that agents around the world are diving in to get a taste of it too. Real estate viewings in the virtual world have been gaining momentum and seem to be progressing with an amazing pace.
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Exercise and nutrition are essential parts of a healthy lifestyle throughout one’s life, and as we age, our requirements are ever changing. Research has highlighted the importance of exercise as a part of elderly care and how more seniors are opting for a healthier lifestyle instead ... Views: 115