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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On November 3rd, 2017 by Geoffrey
Life can be tough. As we age, many aspects of life become even more difficult than they were before. Physically, our bodies start to break down, no matter how nicely we’ve treated them in previous years & how we babied them with pure water, healthy meals & daily vitamins. Looking at society around us, we […]
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On November 1st, 2017 by Geoffrey
Aging is something that affects every single aspect of life. But, have you ever thought about how it impacts your preparedness for an emergency or even a natural disaster? Think about how things get more difficult on a monthly basis as we age. Now think about that from the perspective of someone who is living […]
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On October 27th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Have you ever noticed that the more we age, the more likely we are to enjoy staying home & not bothering with outings that involve getting ready or interacting with the public at large? It can be exhausting to get ready to leave the house or apartment. It can be exhausting to schedule everything we […]
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On October 25th, 2017 by Geoffrey
Genealogical research can be one of the biggest, most time consuming & deeply rewarding things anyone will ever do. Even so, have you noticed how many of us do not pursue this worthy endeavor? Many times, at funerals, I have heard these words, “someone should have written down all he/she knew about the family, no […]
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On October 23rd, 2017 by Geoffrey
Alternative therapies & helps of all kinds are being researched and used on a trial basis all across the country in the care of our elderly citizens, and especially in the care of those with Alzheimer's & different dementias. In speaking with health care practitioners, you will find a number of therapies that might seem […]
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