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Keeping Your Elderly Relatives Feeling Young At Heart

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Your parents and grandparents (and even great-grandparents for those lucky enough) will have contributed to who you are today, and will have sacrificed things throughout their life to ensure that you were looked after. Often, our elderly relatives are very special members of a family, and everyone gains a lot of knowledge, advice, and wisdom from them over the years. However, like everyone, the aging process can take it’s toll on people physically, even if they are still sharp and sound of mind. Nobody enjoys getting older, especially when they cannot do all the things that they used to, and end up missing what they enjoyed so much.

Therefore, it’s vital that you do all you can to keep the older family members feeling as young and free as possible. You can assist them in making them feel happy and ensuring their life is fulfilled whenever possible. Looking after the health and wellbeing of your loved ones will ensure that they’re able to remain active and as witty as always. The following are some ideas, tips, and inspiration for those who want to keep their elderly relatives feeling young at heart for the years ahead so that they continue spending enjoyable and quality time with them.

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Make Time

Making an effort to pick up the phone and calling your loved one could turn their day around from a lonely and boring one to a happy and cheery one in a matter of minutes. Just knowing that they’re worth your time and efforts will lift a person’s mood and give them the boost they need to get through the rest of the day or week ahead. It’s worth encouraging other family members to do the same, and better yet; go and visit your elderly loved ones in person, as a group or individually. You can reminisce together, and they’ll be able to laugh and enjoy the conversation and contact, keeping them feeling young and alert.

Get Help

When your elderly relatives are unable to do certain tasks due to health and mobility issues; it can be an upsetting time and make them feel low. Therefore, it’s worth looking into sites like https://seniorsforseniors.ca/services and finding a service that can help your loved one do all they desire to, but with a little added help, care, and assistance. Ensuring that your family member’s lifestyle is still of high quality is a great way to keep them smiling and young at heart.

Always Include

You might have to make allowances and adjustments; however, it’s important to include your elderly relatives in family get-togethers and trips. Being included will ensure they feel worthwhile and will have something to look forward to; their week may not be as busy as yours, so it’s always good to have a focus to prepare for and enjoy. Sites like https://myageingparent.com/life/keeping-busy/ideas-for-great-days-out/ are a great source of ideas, so check them out and start spending more time with your parents and grandparents; you won’t regret it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yerba Mate Tea Comes to India…!!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

The Instituto Nacional de la Yerba Mate (INYM) has come to India with the agenda of opening its route to the Indian tea market by means of popularizing the benefits and scientific significance of the Argentine tea. The Residence of the Embassy of Argentina, Delhi recently hosted a high tea event in the honorary presence of Instituto Nacional de la Yerba Mate (INYM) along with the esteemed participation of tea sommeliers, Tea Trails, Food Halls and distributors.

INYM recognizes the fact that like the people in Argentina, households in India have immense love for Tea and endorsesthe therapeutic effects of the tea, also dubbed as the drink of the Guarani Indians. Describing the beneficial qualities of Yerba Mate, ‘Jerónimo Lagier, Director, INYM said, “With a higher count of antioxidants, it is a greener version of the healthy Green Tea, which increases one’s immunity and also satisfies the taste buds – with the Indian blends such as Ginger, Cardamom, Tulsi, Ginger, Honey and Green Tea. Our purpose in India is to cement our relationship through this drink as we know that India also consists of a large demographic of tea drinkers.”

The event marked the launch of Argentina’s National drink ‘Yerba Mate Tea’ in India. It was organized in a bid to commemorate Indian herbs and Yerba Mate Tea for its health-giving effects. Yerba Mate Tea is not only a delicious drink but also has ingredients that boost the body’s defences. The main event was followed by an elaborate tango performance and interaction session between the launch team and guests. Distributors and manufacturers of various other tea brands graced the event with their presence in obligation to partner with the Argentinian tea manufacturers.

The guest list for the evening tea included renowned food bloggers from Delhi , who imparted their expert advice on global tea culture and variety of teas as well as shared their valuable feedback on Yerba Mate Tea. Ace tea sommelier, Anamika Singh, enriched the occasion with her special blends followed by a session on the world of brewing. The event had a bright attendance of tea enthusiasts who collectively praised the tea for its taste and nourishing effects.

Often considered as a ‘Greener Green Tea’, Yerba Mateis traced back to the late 14th century and is known as ‘The Gift of the Gods.’Yerba mate contains life sustaining vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll that is directly assimilated by the human body which, when combined provides with essential elements for good nutrition and shields againstailments such as Cancer, Diabetes and High Blood Pressures. Launch concluded on a high note with the traditional ‘Gourds’ which involves drinking Yerba Mate through a Bombilla Straw as customarily used by Argentine people.

I tried a variety of blends, Paradise and Beauty were the ones I liked the most. Yerba Mate is surely gonna be one of my preferred beverages now as I loved the aroma and taste.

Kingdom of Dream Launches New Shows…!!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Kingdom of Dreams, the first to introduce a unique, Broadway style theatre in the country are now taking it a step ahead. KoD has now added four new shows to their schedule, which are performed on ice. Called ‘Theatre on Ice’, the first performance is on the childhood fantasy tale, Alice in Wonderland. Ice Vision, a troupe from St. Petersburg, Russia, is bringing the theatrical extravaganza to life. Ice Vision is famous for their unique style of performance and has worked with leading music composers like Gennadiy Gladkov and Alexsey Rybinkov. The troupe consists of more than 25 actors and stars, known world-wide like Alexey Urmanov, Irina Slutskaya etc.

We caught a preview of this musical extravaganza, and have to say that the performances, the choreography, the graphics and the way entire show was put up demands an applause. The hardworking that has gone into making it a success is evident when you see the show. The entire show is performed on ice where in the artists are wearing ice skates. Wearing ice skates, and gliding on the snow as they act and dance in itself is a treat to watch.With a healthy mix of projections and props, the performers told us the tale of Alice and her adventures in Wonderland.

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Speaking about the new shows, Mr. Anumod Sharma, MD, Kingdom of Dreams said, “We are proud to bring such unique art form to India. Performance on Ice needs a lot of practice and precision and the ICE Vision does it brilliantly. Such story telling is being performed for the first time and we can’t wait for the audiences to come and experience this grand performance. It is something the audiences will never forget.”

The troupe will also perform 3 other stories namely, ‘Dracula – The story of eternal love’ , ‘Arabian Nights’ and ‘Nutcracker and lord of the darkness’.

“We always give our audiences something unique and artistic. The Theatre on Ice is another one of our attempts to live up to our reputation off being pioneers in promoting Broadway style shows,” Sharma added.

Speaking about the performance, a member of Ice Vision said ‘ We are excited and thrilled to perform in India and looking forward to an amazing experience. We have performed in a lot of countries but never in India before. We hope we get a great response from the audience and look forward to receiving some great Indian hospitality”.

These shows will be added to the current schedule of Kingdom of Dreams. Zangoora and Jumbo will continue to be performed. The Theatre on Ice shows will be performed only for a limited period at the Nautanki Mahal. So please make the most of it while it snows.. don’t forget to watch these timeless tales in a new avatar and enjoy these moments with family and friends.

Qualities That Any Wannabe Entrepreneur Needs

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Many of us wonder if we have what it takes to run our own business. We think about what life would be like without a commute, without a boss hanging over our shoulder; a life where any profits we generate for the company go directly into our own pockets.

There is no magic recipe as to what makes a good entrepreneur; no guarantees. There are educated, intelligent people who on paper appear to be the best possible entrepreneur imaginable… and then they try, and fail. What tends to unite entrepreneurs isn’t background, history, education, or status– it’s more of a state of mind, a drive to succeed.

If you have ever wondered if you have the requisite qualities, then it’s worth perusing the list below to see if you think you have what it takes. Running a business can be wonderful, so if you recognise the qualities below in your personality, then you might just be able to run your own enterprise one day.

Entrepreneurs Are… Determined

If there is one quality that entrepreneurs have more than any other, it’s determination. The path of business does not always run smooth, so you need to have a huge amount of determination to ensure that you can overcome any issues and keep going in the face of adversity.

The source of your determination should be the idea you have; the promise of the business you want to run. If you truly believe in it, then you will be able to overcome all the obstacles, keep going even when times are rough, and work through any issues until you find a solution.

Entrepreneurs Are… Compassionate

A good entrepreneur needs to think of others, especially when it comes to their employees. Few entrepreneurs manage to achieve true success without cultivating a positive business culture; if no one wants to work for a company, then that company isn’t going to succeed.

Compassion is often overlooked as a business requirement, but it can make all the difference in the world to your chances of success. Your compassion should always guide you to make the right decisions for your employees, from making the choice to get a group medical insurance policy so you can ensure everyone has their healthcare needs covered, right through to how you deal with employees who are suffering through a stressful time. A clever, compassionate entrepreneur will be able to inspire others to want to do something positive for the business, meaning the overall chances of success are far greater.

Entrepreneurs Are… Clear-Minded

The one thing that an entrepreneur cannot afford to do is lose their cool. You have to be able to handle stressful situations and make big decisions without breaking a sweat, all the while continually focusing on the bigger picture. If you are prone to stress and fret when under pressure, you may struggle to make the clear-minded decisions that all good entrepreneurs need to be able to make.

In Conclusion

If you have the above three attributes, you may find that your dreams of business ownership are more achievable than you ever thought possible.

Self Love: How To Feel Good In The Skin You’re In

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As women, it’s not always easy to feel good about yourself. In fact, more often than not, most of us feel quite bad. It’s just so much easier to be tough on yourself than it is to try and be kind to yourself. But sometimes, you have to be able to say enough is enough, and start being a bit nicer to yourself. However, if you’re not too happy in your body at the moment, this could be something that you actually find quite hard. So, you’re going to want to work on things that will help you to shake the negativity off.

And although this is easier said than done, being happy as you are doesn’t have to be a pipe dream. In fact, it doesn’t even have to be out of reach. You just need to know how to make it happen. Whether you’ve always felt self-conscious, or you’ve recently been through a rough patch, and you’re looking to move forward in a positive manner, each of these seven points should help you. So if you are ready to change the way you feel, let’s take a look at some of the things that could help you to feel great in the skin you were born into.

Think Positive

As hard as it can often seem, you’re going to want to make sure that you change your thought processes. When you’re so used to being negative about yourself, it’s not the easiest to suddenly be positive, but you should try to work on that if you want to feel good. By having a positive mindset, you should find that it’s easier for you to feel better about yourself. When you start to manage this, you should find everything that little bit better.

Compliment Yourself

As you start to get a little more positive about yourself, you’re going to want to start complimenting yourself. It might feel a bit strange at first, but you need to make sure that you’re happier in yourself. It might feel good to say to yourself that you look good in a certain dress, or that a lipstick color suits your skin tone. It might all seem a little strange at first, but before long you’ll definitely notice that you feel so much more confident in yourself.

Work Out

When you’re feeling down, you don’t always want to do this, but one thing’s for sure, working out is a great way to feel good in your skin. So think about getting in shape. Because when you start to work out a bit more, you will find that you get an endorphin rush, and it’s always hard not to feel amazing in your own skin when you’ve got endorphins rushing around your body.

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Treat Yourself

You should also think about the things you can do to feel better about yourself too. When you’re wearing old clothes that no longer fit you, it’s going to affect your confidence. So, you need to think about investing in pieces that will make you feel good. Whether it’s something like dresses from Anthony’s, or an entire new outfit from one of your favorite local boutiques, go ahead. Because you need to feel good about yourself, and clothes can help with that.

Get Some Sleep

Another thing you should aim to do is to get enough sleep. Because when you’re not sleeping well, it will affect your frame of mind. However, when you’re able to sleep well, and get enough high quality of sleep at that, you should find that you can take on a more positive mindset so much more easily. And you should have more energy too – which will always make you feel good.

Don’t’ Make Comparisons

It’s so easy to compare yourself to others. But this isn’t always great for your self-esteem. Instead of making comparisons with celebrities or your friends, you need to feel good in yourself. So stop putting yourself down. Focus on the things you do like about yourself, and work on the things you don’t. Because comparisons don’t make changes, actions do!

Eat Well

Finally, you might also want to think about trying to eat a little better too. Again, this isn’t always something you feel like doing when you’re down. But it will make you feel better in the long run. There are certain foods that can help you feel better. And although you may be craving junk right now, it’s only going to make you feel worse about yourself. So try to avoid rubbish when you’re feeling rubbish and you should be okay.

 

Next Steps If A Relative Needs Home Eldercare

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

For many, it can be a sad or even worrying time when a relative begins to require more and more care. This care can take many forms, but very often it will mean that they need to receive some kind of home care. When this becomes apparent, it can be a shock not just to the individual in question, but everyone around them. In these circumstances, it can help to know what your probable next steps are, so that you can make the most of it all and ensure that your relative receives exactly the care they need. Let’s look into some of the major concerns you will need to consider at this point.

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Is It Really Time?

First of all, you will likely want to determine whether or not it is really time to find your elderly relative some home care. This might sound like an obvious question, but it is true that a surprising amount of people get put into this situation before it is really necessary to do so. You can be sure that it is the right time to find home care for them if nobody else is able to provide them with the care they really need, and if they are getting to the point where looking after themselves in a basic way day after day becomes difficult or even impossible. Make sure it is really time before you make the decision.

Choosing The Care

At this point, your most important decision will of course be what care to go for. It is highly likely that, no matter where you live, there will be a huge number of choices for home eldercare for you to choose between. The question here is how to know which are better than the others, something which can be hard to work out at first. To find the right home health care agencies can take some time, and it’s a good idea to have a little patience with the whole process. Remember too that you don’t want to end up choosing the wrong kind of care, or level of care, as this can actually be damaging in the long term. Don’t rush this process, and be sure to include your relative in all of the decisions as far as is possible.

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Levels Of Care

There are many different levels of care which people can need, and it is essential that you work out which is needed in your situation, so that you can be sure that your loved one gets exactly the kind of attention they need. There are so many different individual cases, and no two are ever alike, so make sure you are paying attention to the actual needs of your elderly relative. If you do this, you can be sure of finding them the care they are really in need of, and not just a generic kind of care which can be applied to all. At the end of the day, you need to be sure that they are being treated as an individual, otherwise they are unlikely to be happy with the end result.

Music For Well-Being: 11 Positive Effects Of Music On Health

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Music for me is something that soothes my soul, it sets me free, lifts up my mood and helps me unwind in the most relaxing manner.

Music doesn’t provide just entertainment, but also has lots of positive effects on our health. I came across this wonderful article on Music for Well Being: 11 Positive Effects of Music on Health.

Read the full article here

Can You Really Do What You Want for a Living?

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Have you ever wanted to make money from just doing whatever you want? It sounds ludicrous, but turning your hobby into a career is a real possibility if you know what steps to take. However, it doesn’t come without its downsides. If you’re interested in turning something you love into a career, then here are some things to consider.

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There’s a tough road ahead of you

Compared to going for an interview and hoping to get a job, trying to turn your passions into a career will be incredibly difficult. There’s no straight path to your dream job, you have to work hard and take whatever opportunities life gives you. As said by the late entrepreneur Jim Rohn, if you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for the ordinary.

Logical step to making a career of a hobby

First, you have to identify what your hobbies actually are. This sounds silly, but there’s a good reason for confirming what exactly it is you want to turn into a career. For instance, you might have multiple hobbies that you think you’re good at, but if you split your time between too many then you’ll spread your time too thinly.

Once you’ve settled on something to turn into a career, it’s time to figure out how you can turn it into a career. The first option is to sell your knowledge. This can be in the form of an eBook you’ve written or you can teach others. For instance, if you’re great at playing the piano then you can start your own private lessons. If you’re good at art, then you could teach art classes on the internet or in person.

Making a living out of creative hobbies

If your hobby is something creative such as producing music or painting, then you can also go the route of teaching others. However, you can also create things using your creative skills and sell those.

For instance, if you’re good at art then you can sell prints on the internet or you could place your designs onto shirts and sell those. If you’re good at playing an instrument and producing music, then you can record your songs and sell them on the internet or Nationwide Disc Replication to sell at a convention, public event or store. It’ll feel fantastic to be creative, make what you want and be able to make a living from it. There are many ways to sell your creative work on the internet, but it relies on something crucial: social media.

Marketing through social media

Social media is perhaps the best way to market your services or products. It’s the cheapest way to get noticed and with one or two viral videos, you can quickly build a large following. Sometimes the brand name and your message are more important than your actual products, so don’t neglect the importance of building a name around your work.

As you can see, it’s possible to make a living doing something you love, but it’s not an easy road and you need to make use of every opportunity you’re given.

When Friendships End

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Friendships are an integral part of the human experience. We need our friends to support us, help us out of bad situations, and just to be there to have someone to enjoy life with.

A lot is said about the pain and heartbreak that people experience when a romantic relationship ends, but what about a friendship? While the feelings might not run as deep as they do compared to a romance, you’re still losing someone significant from your life. You will still feel their absence; still miss them; still struggle without them.

The end of a friendship can be a difficult time, full of upset, misunderstandings, and difficulties. To try and understand how to get through this period in your life, read through the below, and try to put your experience into perspective.

Friendships End Naturally and Without Acrimony

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In most cases, friendships rarely end because of a horrible argument. You won’t lose friends to fights and acrimony, leaving you with a feeling of having been wronged, very often. The most common loss of friendship is simply drifting apart from one another, as your lives and experiences go in different directions.

When life changes, our friendships tend to change too. While TV shows and movies tend to depict friendships as existing from cradle to grave, this simply isn’t the case for the majority of us. We might have a few old friends, but we’re more likely to change friends as we go through life, drawing closer to those we share more experiences with. So if you and your former best friend don’t really hang out anymore, that’s not necessarily a terrible thing– it’s a natural part of going through life.

Coping With Bad Reactions When You Lose A Friendship

If you have lost an important friendship — either through an argument or just drifting apart from one another — then accepting this can be difficult. If you felt that person was deeply important to you, losing them can be jarring and upsetting.

If you spiral into destructive behavior, then it’s important to acknowledge it has happened and seek treatment, be it through seeing a therapist or looking for addiction counseling. There’s nothing wrong with grieving the end of a friendship, but you can’t let it drag you under forever. Feel the sadness of the loss, deal with it in an emotionally healthy way, and then allow yourself to put it into the past.

Look For New Friends Who Suit How Your Life Is Now

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There’s no doubt that it’s tough to make friends as an adult, but the internet makes it easier than it ever has been before. Look at online forums and local Facebook pages and see if you connect with someone who is more on your level. Developing new friendships to replace those you have lost is important, so while it may feel odd to “put yourself out there”, you’ll benefit from it in the end.

Overall, no matter what the reason for a friendship ending, try and accept that it’s a part of life. Move on, with the help of a counselor if necessary, but keep all the good memories. You can then look back fondly, while moving on into the future with new friends, who fit into your life, and with whom you can make new memories.

Do You Know How To Act When You’ve Been Wronged?

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Unfortunately for most of us, life doesn’t always go as swimmingly as we’d once of hoped. Life does come with its ups, of course, but we also have downs. And sometimes, those downs start to take over your life. Whether it’s something that’s affecting your health, your livelihood, or just putting you out of sorts, you have to be able to do something about the way you’re feeling, especially if it’s not your fault. You will find that you’ll be wronged at least once in life. But the important factor is, not to dwell on it if you can help it. Instead, you need to know how to take action.

Lied To By A Friend

First of all, let’s tackle something sensible but not completely soul destroying. Being lied to can hurt. It’s definitely one of the wrongs that most have of us have had to deal with. Whether you find yourself being lied to by a friend, family member, or even a partner, it’s important that you know how to act. Firstly, you’re going to want to confront them, but in a non-threatening manner. If you’re ever going to accept the situation that you’re now in, it’s important that you can clear the air and move forwards, or put that relationship in the past.

Defrauded Financially

Next up, something a bit more serious. Having fraud committed against you can be a really stressful situation. Not only can it make you anxious, but it can also set you back in life. Whether you’ve been scammed online, or you’ve had your card cloned and money withdrawn from your bank account, you need to act. Speak to your financial provider to see if they can retrieve the money. Going forwards, you need to take more precautions with your finances, and even spread money between accounts.

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Hurt In Public

And what about being injured? By now, you’re probably more than aware that you can start a lawsuit for moments like this. So you’re going to need to speak to an expert in the field, such as Patino Law Firm personal injury attorneys, that can take on the case for you. Because you may need the funds to finance your medical care, and to pay your bills if you’re unable to work.

Cheated Out Of What’s Rightfully Yours

Then, there are the times that you’ve been cheated out of something that’s rightfully yours. This is the kind of wrongdoing that you’re either going to have to investigate yourself, like when a colleague takes credit for your work and lands the promotion, or hire a law firm for, such as land or an inheritance that has been taken out from under you.

Attacked Or Victimized

And frighteningly so, it is entirely possible that you could be attacked at some point in your life, or even victimized. When this is the case, you need to speak to the police. Or another professional body that can assist you, depending on the incident and where it took place. But the important thing is that you speak up, as keeping things to yourself will not bring justice down on those who deserve it.