How to make a Christmas Cake

In the hustle and bustle of daily life – with spouses, children, friends, pets, work and hobbies – the modern person appears to have very little time to spare. And while trying to juggle everything, the people who are most likely to be “left behind” are their elderly parents. “In the pursuit of happiness, getting... Read More

A charity is bringing a smile to the faces of nursing home residents this Christmas by bringing children dressed as elves in to visit. The United Kingdom charity, Friend in Deed’s ‘Little Elves’ program aims to bring young and old together, forge new friendships, and spread a festive spirit of kindness. The children (and sometimes their... Read More

  A Japanese woman celebrated her 117th birthday on Sunday, extending her record as the oldest living person in the world. Kane Tanaka celebrated the milestone with a party and cake at her nursing home in Fukuoka. Ms Tanaka’s life spans Japanese history. She was born prematurely in 1903, the seventh child of eight.  In... Read More