#Assisted Living | Health & Wellness | Lifestyles & Activities for Seniors
On February 3rd, 2020 by Geoffrey
Have you ever noticed how little children get so excited about the smallest of things? You could be walking down the street with a child, and the child will reach down and get excited about something as simple as a shiny rock, or a leaf, or a bug. As adults, it’s so easy to be […]
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On January 28th, 2020 by Geoffrey
Going into an assisted living facility is a big decision, and one that should not, (and often cannot) be made on the spur of the moment. Many people will want to stay independent for as long as possible without being a burden on their families, so it makes assisted living a great alternative to […]
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On January 21st, 2020 by Geoffrey
Purpose is an important part of living a fulfilled life. Having a sense of purpose can help us through the bumpy patches and give us a reason to get out of bed on the days that it seems impossible to talk ourselves into that simple act. As human beings living on this planet, however, it […]
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On January 13th, 2020 by Geoffrey
As we get older, it is a fact of life that we will lose more people who are dear to us. It is a part of how life works. Those we've grown up emulating are getting older, those we've grown up with are aging. Many of our elderly friends and family have already lost a […]
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On January 7th, 2020 by Geoffrey
Most people do not ever think that they will need false teeth. Dentures may bring back memories of elderly people in by-gone eras, perhaps teeth on a bedside table with bubbles floating around them. No one wants to admit to needing teeth other than the ones they were born with and it can be […]
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On December 30th, 2019 by Geoffrey
Many people experience hospital visits in their golden years. Bodies begin wearing out and the struggle against certain ailments or diseases can be grueling. It is common for people in older age to go in because they've broken a bone, or had a stroke, or ended up with pneumonia that needed to be treated in […]
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On December 23rd, 2019 by Geoffrey
The holidays can seem to be a very daunting and stressful time at the end of the year. The last minute shopping, food preparations that we're not accustomed to, scheduling of activities and the level of constant activity can be exciting, but it can also become overwhelming. There are generally certain people within family […]
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On December 17th, 2019 by Geoffrey
Okay, let's all just admit it, nursing homes can be rather depressing. The visitors notice it, the staff notice it, & the clients do not mince words about it. Long hallways with group dining rooms at each end make one think of hospitals. Even if there are colorful decorations on the walls, the comparison is […]
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On December 11th, 2019 by Geoffrey
For many people, the holiday season is filled with amazing wonder and happy thoughts. They seem to dance around in perpetual joy, filled with good thoughts and smiles while “visions of sugar plums dance in their heads.” For the rest of us, it can be a struggle to figure out how we're going to shoehorn […]
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On December 3rd, 2019 by Geoffrey
I know, Thanksgiving was last week. That is precisely why I chose this week to write about gratitude. My daughter pointed out to me on Black Friday that it's strange that people in our country say how thankful for everything they have on Thursday, and then go out and buy a whole lot more on […]
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