Tag Archives: friendships

Time to celebrate the gift of friendship

Time to celebrate the gift of friendship

The International Day of Friendship is a United Nations initiative developed from a proposal made by UNESCO in 1997, which defined a Culture of Peace as a set of values. Acknowledging the damaging eff ...
Is multi-tasking the enemy of listening?

Is multi-tasking the enemy of listening?

We recently had a reader call to share her response to our series of articles on loneliness in older people. She described how a visit to see her family, instead of providing support and companionship ...
Five ways to enjoy your retirement

Five ways to enjoy your retirement

If you’re sitting there wondering what to do with yourself after retirement, then you’re not the only one. Let’s be honest – our day to day lives are shaped around our working lives for many yea ...