Author Archives: Mark

Holidays with elderly relatives and friends

Holidays with elderly relatives and friends

When ageing and health issues combine with reduced mobility many elderly people lose their confidence outside of the home. Arranging the holiday itself can be stressful and often the subsequent journe ...
Collection or hoard?

Collection or hoard?

In the June issue of Mature Times there was an article about hoarders, claiming that it is caused by a mental disorder. This made me think of my collections. I have a stamp collection that I started w ...
Share the joy

Share the joy

I was interested in Wilfred’s letter in the June issue. I agree that most of the media seems to like giving us bad news, but I wonder if this is because, although we don’t like to admit it, we secretl ...
Ian Cumming’s Merry Berry steam pudding

Ian Cumming’s Merry Berry steam pudding

The Autumn air grows chilly and cold while fruits and nuts thud on the ground, falling from trees and bushes, ripe for harvest.  It’s the perfect time to turn to warming, comforting dishes that make u ...