On November 27th, 2017 by Geoffrey
The Holidays have a tendency to bring out stories from the past. It can be a great time of re-living tales of holidays past, or other entertaining memories. It can also be a time of disturbing or deeply saddening stories that tell tales of your family history. As family members age, sometimes they feel […]
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On November 25th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Aging sometimes has unexpected side-effects. There are some things that we just don’t think about ahead of time. There are some things that we can’t see coming or prepare for. Loss of loved ones & friends is one of those things. Sure, when we’re young, we notice that it seems as though quite a few […]
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On November 22nd, 2017 by Geoffrey
Most people find it challenging to cook flavorful, nutritious food. When you're trying to cook for one or two people without food waste, it becomes even more challenging. When those people are aging and are in need of special consideration in their diets, it becomes particularly overwhelming. So how DO you cook for a senior […]
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On November 20th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Most of us are familiar with moving. Some of us have moved far more times than we'd ever hope to repeat. Others have stayed in their starter homes for the entirety of their married lives and a few lucky (or unlucky, depending on your view) souls have inherited their family home and been able […]
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On November 17th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Aging has a number of benefits. Hindsight, wisdom, peace, quiet, and a slower pace of life. Along with the benefits come a series of challenges, though. Mobility, vision, dexterity & finances can often be compromised as we age. There are a number of reasons why transportation on a daily basis becomes difficult, but all of […]
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On November 15th, 2017 by Geoffrey
All of us have experienced periods in our lives when it's either difficult to go to sleep or to stay asleep. These are quite common when our bodies are going through changes. But what if these bouts are not just for a limited time? What if the disturbed sleep goes on for months or even […]
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On November 13th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Do you have a loved one that is aging to the point that you are beginning to get worried about their ability to take care of themselves properly? It might be time to open the discussion about hiring a caregiver. The discussion itself can be a time-consuming process, so prepare yourself to have to approach […]
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On November 10th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Almost all of us celebrate birthdays. We love to be able to mark how many years we've stayed alive on this planet, have cake and talk with friends and family. Some people insist that you don't know the number of years that they've managed to collect during their sojourn on earth, but it is indeed […]
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On November 8th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Have you ever noticed how the light begins to come back into the eyes of an elderly person when a child enters the room? Actually the light tends to come back into the eyes of a person of almost any age when a child enters (unless, of course, the child is behaving disrespectfully). There is […]
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On November 6th, 2017 by Geoffrey
It’s being said that 50 is the new 40. People have begun doing more and more, later and later in life. People have children later in life, start new careers, & even go back for further education. As you travel through life & have more experiences, many times you find that you have several new […]
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