10 Things People with Alzheimer’s Have Taught Me
I was a caregiver for my beloved Romanian life partner for seven years when he had Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, I previously volunteered to make weekly visits…
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Top 6 Tips To Manage Stress
Identifying our stress triggers is a key step in the journey to manage and mitigate stress. But despite our best efforts, stress can sneakily manifest…
Getting Past Ageism
A milestone is defined as an “action or event marking a significant change or stage in development.” It is usually a good thing: a graduation,…
Tips for Funeral and Cemetery Planning
None of us likes talking about death. Or funerals. But at some point, you’re going to shuffle off this mortal coil and need a funeral.…
What Causes Foot Drop And How To Recover From It
Foot drop is the weakness in the foot muscles that causes the inability to lift it. It’s a symptom of an underlying muscular disorder. If…
How To Find A Senior Living Community For People With Disabilities
It can be challenging for people with disabilities to find a suitable senior living community because many disabilities exist. Some of the most common types…
How Strong Is Your Sense of Self?
Life is full of unexpected demands and challenges. We can easily find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and distraught as we attempt to tackle the hurdles tossed…
What Is Blue Light?
Blue light is a color in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes. Blue light is a short wavelength, which means…
Taking The Bait
Legends are stories that are exaggerated for effect. They may be told for entertainment purposes or to provide insight into our lives. Sometimes they do…
The Realities of Elder Abuse
Gerald, 73, had a stroke, which left him unable to care for himself. His son offered to help, and Gerald moved in with him and…