On December 20th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Vitamin D deficiency is an issue of concern for more than just the elderly. Many people who live in extreme Northern climates are very aware of how the lack of sunlight can affect their energy levels, their immune systems, their sleep cycles, etc. Those who work nights & sleep days are also aware of the […]
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On December 18th, 2017 by Geoffrey
We have all heard throughout our lives that volunteering is a good thing to do. “Giving back to your community,” is lifted up as something that the best people in the neighborhood are known for. And, many people, while young, do take the time to volunteer in various ways when they have time. The […]
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On December 15th, 2017 by Geoffrey
This day and age, the news is ripe with all types of frightening scenarios. Assaults, breaking and entering, & identity theft are among the top concerns of people living throughout our nation today. As we age, it can become even more frightening. Generally speaking, we have less ability to fight back physically & may have […]
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On December 13th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Age comes with a variety of fun & not so fun side effects. For some people, arthritis will be a daily burden, for others it will be a loss of vision or hearing. For many people, especially women, osteoporosis is something to be constantly aware of. Osteoporosis is a condition (often occurring during aging) which […]
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On December 11th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Everyone thinks that by the time Americans are retired, they should have plenty of money to live on from day to day & have living expenses all figured out. This is becoming increasingly untrue as we watch Social Security ages rising. Many people wonder how they will make ends meet, even with Social Security […]
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On December 8th, 2017 by Geoffrey
We all come to the end of life. That is difficult for some of us to deal with emotionally, & in some cases it causes people to neglect preparing for it. But neglecting to think about it does not make the issue go away. In fact, the longer the task is put off, the more […]
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On December 7th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Have you ever experienced what you would consider extreme frugality in an elderly parent or grandparent? There are varying levels of frugality for each person, but what about things like saving aluminum foil, plastic containers, glass jars or re-using tea bags? It can be somewhat frustrating for those who have not walked the same roads […]
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On December 4th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Many people struggle against the old enemy that accompanies aging...arthritis. Pain, stiffness & swelling in the joints may not seem serious, but when you've started to experience it on a regular basis, it becomes clear why we should do all we can to treat this problem to regain mobility & lack of pain. If you've […]
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On December 2nd, 2017 by Geoffrey
Staying in touch with family and friends that you care about has long been an issue that has needed to be addressed. From very early times, people have sent messages for other people along with a courier of some sort, even if it was another friend who was travelling nearby. In Victorian times letter-writing became […]
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On November 29th, 2017 by Geoffrey
All of us have probably experienced the benefits of nature at one time in our lives or another. The calming sound of waves on the beach, the gentle rain on a roof or the canopy of the forest, or even the calm breeze through the pines can knock our anxiety levels down a few notches. […]
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