Father’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate not only our fathers but also the influential male figures who have played a significant role in shaping our lives. It’s a time to honor the torchbearers—the wise and resilient elders who have guided us and passed down their wisdom to the younger generations. This… Continue reading Honoring the Torchbearers
Valentine’s Day, a holiday dedicated to love and romance, has a rich history that dates back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Named after St. Valentine, the patron saint of love, this day was originally associated with romantic love. As years passed, the celebration of Valentine’s Day has evolved and changed, becoming a day not… Continue reading History of Valentine’s Day
The holidays are the perfect occasion to spend quality time with loved ones and reminisce. It may come as a surprise, but reminiscing can positively affect aging adults and the elderly. The team at BeeHive Homes in Texas hopes you’ll make time to reminisce and focus on holiday traditions with your family this holiday season.… Continue reading Holiday Traditions and Reminiscing
With the holidays approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gift-giving. As much as we love them, grandparents can be especially hard to shop for. In many families, grandparents are the ones who give, rather than receive, gifts. This holiday is the perfect time to find a meaningful gift for your elderly loved ones. BeeHive… Continue reading Gifts for Grandparents
The holidays are a wonderful time of year; however, there can be a lot of pressure associated with the holiday season. While aging can bring wisdom and experience, there are struggles that many seniors may face, especially during this time of year. The team at BeeHive Homes is here to bring awareness of the holiday… Continue reading Awareness of the Holiday Blues
Today, Halloween is big business with nearly 10 billion dollars expected to be spent on decorations, candy and costumes in 2022. But for those in their senior years, Halloween was a very different holiday in their youth. How has Halloween changed? What are some of the Halloween memories of today’s seniors? American colonists celebrated the… Continue reading Halloween Memories of Today’s Seniors
For some families, this subject is almost taboo but it is so important. The term refers to planning for end-of-life decisions and the challenges that the family may face. It does include more than just end-of-life wishes and should include conversations between the elderly person, medical providers, and family members. Advance care planning also covers… Continue reading Advance Care Planning
In most living creatures, their longevity is closely tied to reproduction. Life is about having offspring, and once that no longer happens, life usually ends. But not so with humans. Why? Lets talk about the importance of elders. A recent research paper from the University of California – Santa Barbara says the long post-reproductive lifespan… Continue reading The Importance of Elders
Father’s Day is a holiday in June, but it’s much more than a day to barbeque or attend a baseball game. It’s really an opportunity for meaningful time and conversation with your father. The power of fathers in your life can be expansive. If you’re an adult in your 50s or 60s who is beginning… Continue reading The Power of Fathers
There is a lot of value in grandparents! Knowing your family history and passing it along to younger generations is important to most families. Preserving your family history and passing along the stories builds bridges between the future and the past. Keeping those memories alive can be challenging. Take the opportunity to pass along the history,… Continue reading Preserving Family History
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