Caregiving is hard work that challenges the heart, mind, and body of both partiesinvolved—and these challenges are compounded when it’s family giving andreceiving the care. The emotional investment becomes greater and the boundaries drawn are oftenvery gray. Clear communication between all family members involved is key! The number one issue in family caregiving is lack […]
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There’s nothing positive about anti-aging. We should lose the term! Why would anyone want to be anti-aging? Is there an opt-out on aging when you choose to be against it—does aging cease? The messages are subliminal, but are still very clear: Aging is not perceived as a positive experience. And the money invested in that
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As a CSA and a resource for seniors, I receive a lot of emails. One in particular stood out. One woman asked: “Is it normal for a doctor to ignore and not address a patient’s concerns and questions?” Here’s the reality: When we visit our doctors, we cross our fingers that all is good and
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There are many reasons for downsizing and many ways to do it. You may choose to downsize and move or downsize and stay put. No matter which you choose, you’re going to miss your home and all the memories it holds. Bottom line is: You can’t keep it all and decisions must be made! Some
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The holiday season arrives with all your emotions, good and bad, in tow. We stress over which gifts to give and over how we’ll engage with family members and friends. We’re filled with expectations and anticipation. We have so many feelings and adjustments involved, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. So what can you focus on
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Why are some of us so mad at the word Senior? We love it in every other use except when it’s referring to those of us 55 plus. It’s a highly regarded and respected title in government, corporations, small businesses, colleges, and high schools where being Senior or having seniority is sought after and honored.
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When the last time you reviewed your retirement, financial, estate or other plans and documents? You’d be surprised at what you’ve forgotten to update, or better yet, what’s actually in those documents. It’s understandable why you haven’t updated your important paperwork. You felt safe and assured that you had all documents and plans in place
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What do you do with the your regrets? You know those things you never did, never said, never completed…and on and on. Well, you could lose those regrets—yet, you hang onto them. And as you age, those regrets begin to creep more and more into your foreground. How do you acknowledge and process through those
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Aging happens so quickly. One day you’re raising kids, working, buying a home and sending kids off to college Then, before you have a chance to catch your breath, you’re filling out Medicare forms, adjusting your lifestyle, and waking up to new aches and pains. It’s called aging and many of us arrive at it
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Do you end your day feeling that you did nothing for yourself? Are your energies used in areas that don’t fulfill your purpose and passions? How much of your day is driven by other’s needs and wants? Do you want to say NO, but you don’t? Are you giving too much of YOU away? The
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