Elder Care Cafe

Some of the most enjoyable posts I’ve written on this site have been the movie and television reviews or updates that highlight a senior citizen or bring back memories of the past. Today I want to share my appreciation for the acting ability and fun times that one of my favorite actors has provided since [...]

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Occasionally I like to review movies that may be of interest to seniors. Some of the movies are recent releases, while others may be from decades past. Oh, God first hit theaters in 1977 and later landed on video and DVD. Recently I had the pleasure of watching it again after having seen the original [...]

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If you have been following us for any length of time, you know that I enjoy movies and television shows that come from across the pond, aka Great Britain. Some months ago as I was hanging out on NetflixI ran across a great television series called New Tricks. The premise behind this show is that a [...]

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While searching for a movie to watch that had something to do with aging, elder care, or living the senior life, I found a marvelous show staring Andy Griffith. Play the Game is a romantic comedy centered on Grandpa Joe (Griffith) who is currently residing in a nursing home. Grandpa Joe’s grandson David successfully works in [...]

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As caregivers soon learn, stress becomes part of their daily life. Long hours, mental and physical strain, and isolation, among other aspects, often leave the caregiver exhausted and at the breaking point. In the past, we have discussed a number of ways caregivers can de-stress when their duties seem overwhelming. Earlier this year I found [...]

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With the recent announcement that David Suchet is revising the role of Hercule Poirot for four episodes to air on ITV, Agatha Christie fans are rejoicing world-wide. Suchet began his portrayal of the eclectic detective over 21 years ago with great success. Although others such as Peter Ustinov have occasionally played Poirot, most fans remember Suchet [...]

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Recently, I had the very pleasurable experience of enjoying a DVD filmed and edited by Bill Manning and produced by Natural Arts Media. Waterfalls is the title, and as the subtitle notes, the DVD does “Bring a New Level of Relaxation to Your Day….”

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This weekend I got the chance to see Momma Mia! on DVD. What a blast that was to watch the fabulous musical starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, and Stellan Skarsgard. Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried) is a 20-year-old bride-to-be who lives on a small Greek island with her mother Donna (Meryl Streep). As Sophie is [...]

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