Family & Seniors

Most grandparents don't expect anything from their grandchildren. If they get an occasional hug or "I love you," they're ecstatic. However, there are occasions, such as Grandparents' Day,...

As we become fully engaged in our busy adults lives we often overlook opportunities to celebrate the loved ones who have supported and encouraged us along the way: our grandparents or parents. ...

When busy with school, work, romance and kids, it’s easy to forget to show love and gratitude to grandparents for being a special part of our lives. Memories of family vacations and fun times...

When was the last time you called your mom? Spoke to grandpa? Make sure you remember never to take the people you love the most for granted. One day you may wake up and the opportunity to show...

Sharing family history is one of the great joys and duties of Grandparents. Family stories and family trees with all their branches and connections to the past and the present are an ancient...

Grandparents have rights where the custody of their grandchildren is concerned. Civil rights for grandparents support them when parents deny visitation or limit interaction with the grandchildren....

Grandparents love grandchildren unconditionally.You are the children they can enjoy and return at the end of a good visit. You are the children they did not have to raise and worry about 24/7....

I have the absolute best Grandparents I could have ever asked for. But it took me maturing, and realizing nothing is ever given to you to realize how much my Grandparents mean to me. Here are a...

Your grandparents won't live forever. Their lives are more interesting than you know, and by documenting their story you can bond with your grandparents and create a permanent history of their life.

Life in a nursing home can be very lonely and depressing. Grandparents who live in nursing homes often feel as though they have been forgotten. If you want to express love to a grandparent, look...

Your grandparents give you so much. They give you their time, love, attention and encouragement. They also give you gifts, and sometimes even money. You'd like to give back to your grandmother...

Whether they are several hours away, in a nursing facility or living in or near our own homes, grandparents are a blessing that we should be thankful for. Not only are they a living record of our...

Grandparents Day is the first Sunday after Labor Day. Whether you see them once a week, once a year or somewhere in between, you know your grandparents have lots of stories to tell, and you know...

Get insight on things that you can do to keep your aging grandparent entertained when going for a visit.

Grandparents love to get letters from you. They love to keep up with what's going on in your lives and feel included. It's simple to write a letter to your grandparents. Don't limit your mailings...

As elderly parents become less independent and more fragile, they may require assistance from their adult kids. This apparent role switch can be tricky, causing resentment and hurt feelings if not...

Babysitting grandchildren can be a grandparent's greatest joy until the child needs to be disciplined. For grandparents who raise grandchildren while parents work or those who just babysit...

A society that recognizes the value of their elderly citizens and respects the wisdom they can offer will benefit from the interaction. Age can bring a wealth of knowledge from one's experiences,...