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Growing Old - Joel Hirschhorn
Once again I noticed in an alumni magazine that someone I went to college with had died, an event that has occurred with increasing frequency as has the deaths of many big name entertainers that had enriched my life. So, not unexpectedly, I found myself contemplating the process of growing old.... Submitted 2 years 238 days ago.

Loneliness Kills, Some Seniors on Death Row - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I remember when my mom was alive; she spent the last three years with my wife and I. We loved having her, and it took some getting used to, we laugh together, loved, and even got on each others nerves sometimes, but there was always love. There is one thing that used to bother me though, every... Submitted 2 years 316 days ago.

Age Discrimination In Our Hospitals, Senior Citizens Limited Care, Based On Age? - Gary W. Halsey Sr.
I was talking to a friend of mine at work, and her father has been pronounced terminally ill with prostate cancer according to his doctor. He keeps going into remission, but then he goes back to things getting worse. This has been going on for about the last four years. His heart is not good, he... Submitted 2 years 330 days ago.

Our Propensity To Toy with Toys - - Tex Norman
I guess, going to see my aging parents, has had an impact on me. These people were so powerfully part of what makes me me. In fact, they continue to live within me. I continue to hear their voices. The are still giving me internal advice, and pointing out where I have screwed up, where I... Submitted 3 years 59 days ago.

Picking Beans In The Hot Summer Sun! - - Bob Alexander
There were 15 of us with our backs stooped and sweat running down our foreheads into our eyes. It had rained the night before and we were slipping and sliding down the long rows, trying to fill our buckets before the sun got too hot. Even early in the morning it was already 80 degrees and... Submitted 3 years 208 days ago.

What Do You Really Want Out Of Retirement? - Joel Hendon
What a person expects out of retirement varies widely based on several things. Interests, health, income, savings and preferences, to name a few. But don't let a lot of your feelings dictate you right into unhappiness. I had a friend who owned a nice home in the country of eastern North Carolina... Submitted 3 years 316 days ago.

Pardon Me, But I am NOT Superwoman! - Judi Lake
Since I have only one child, many people “assume" many things. The church assumes that I am “aloof" because I have limited involvement; friends “assume" I am inflexible because I can’t be spontaneous, and, people “assume" that my business is a hobby because I work from home. A lot of... Submitted 4 years 111 days ago.

Beginning the Real Adventure - - e
Whatever you do, resist becoming trapped. What you decide to do when you retire eventually traps you, and will never sustain you. It’s the difference between concept and reality. Anything we depend upon for an escape from Reality only puts off, for a little while, the acknowledgment that not... Submitted 4 years 332 days ago.

A Word of Advice to those with living parents - - David Tanguay
A Word of Advice To young people reading this article, listen intently to what I have to say. I was 36 years old when my father died and 48 when my mother died. I have had problems with my personal life through these years. However, in my situation it seems it took me a long time to grow-up. I... Submitted 4 years 351 days ago.

Caring for Elderly Parents - Iris Taub
The old expression "What goes around, comes around" comes to mind when we think about caring for elderly parents. Our parents care for us when we are children and there are circumstances where eventually we are now responsible for caring for them as they age and are now unable to care for... Submitted 4 years 351 days ago.

The Years of "Taking Care of 'Nana" Were the Best Years of My Life - Jan Hayner
The memories it brings back while writing this article bring a tear to my eye and a smile on my face. They were the years when I REALLY learned about my grandma and the exciting life she lived. I wonder how many other people get this same kind of opportunity. In the newspapers, T.V., support... Submitted 4 years 352 days ago.

Helping the Caregiver of the Alzheimer's Patient - Jan Hayner
It is hard for anyone to watch someone that you love deteriorate from the Disease of Alzheimer's. The once vivacious individual that you always knew is still there-somewhere. The problem is that it may only be for a fleeting moment at eventually not at all. Is it hard for them as well? Do... Submitted 4 years 363 days ago.

How to Successfully Transition Through Life - - Tony Calabrese
Facing transitional issues at midlife confronts many of us. Whether it is if we want to continue working full-time or adjust to a less rigid schedule, or move from where we are living or pursue a passion we have always had but never had the time to fully enjoy, it is not unusual that these... Submitted 1 year 80 days ago.

Moving On in Midlife: The Challenges and Opportunities - - Tony Calabrese
Midlife can be a time for many individuals to reassess where they may want to live over the next stage of their life. In some instances, if children are grown, a current house may now be too large and require too much work so smaller quarters are sought. For others, there may have always been a... Submitted 1 year 80 days ago.

Alzheimer's: Finding the Right Facility for Your Loved One - Nancy Travers
Sadly the moment is finally upon you: You have to admit to yourself that you can no longer cope with your loved one’s Alzheimer’s, it is too far advanced and they now need specialized care. The main thing to remember is that you shouldn’t leave the decision regarding care facilities until the... Submitted 1 year 235 days ago.

How to Get an Elderly Parent to Exercise - Carolyn Tytler
In order to lead longer, more productive lives, seniors need to remain active. However, as arthritis, decreasing energy levels, lethargy, and inertia become increasingly apparent in the elderly, their children and others who love, care for and are involved with them on an ongoing basis, are often... Submitted 1 year 265 days ago.

Caring for the Caregiver: How to Ask for Help - - Nancy Travers
If you are caring for your elderly parents or your elderly spouse, you may be headed for depression or a host of other stress-related problems if you don't take adequate care of yourself. Many caregivers fall ill to viruses and other infections and also have elevated blood levels that may lead to... Submitted 2 years 93 days ago.

Why Is This Old Man Feeling Lonely? Part 3 - - Robert Bregman
(cont) Of all things, I graduated as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Air Force. In those days there was no Air Force Academy, so 25% 25% of USNA grads and 25% of West Point grads could volunteer for the Air Force. I had spent about 6 months at sea, during two summers, and it was bo-o-o-o-ring, so... Submitted 2 years 179 days ago.

Why Is This Old Man Feeling Lonely? Part 2 - - Robert Bregman
(Cont) In good years we went to private school in bad years we went to public school. to me school was school, public, private, it made no difference. I had a good time either way and I guess I was smart enough that it didn't make any difference. In those years I loved to read, I still do... Submitted 2 years 181 days ago.

5 Ways to Optimize Communication with an Elderly Stranger - - K Soash
Have you ever turned to an elderly person just to be friendly and say Hi' then next thing you know you're engaged in a one sided conversation? Sometimes when you meet an elderly person you may feel bad or guilty as you walk away because you just don't know what to say. That is because most of the... Submitted 2 years 193 days ago.

Is Your Elderly Parent Driving You Nuts? - Carolyn Rosenblatt
Caregiving can be a beautiful, though difficult experience. We love our parents, and want to help as they grow frail and less able to do for themselves. It is our last chance, at this part of their lives, to show love, to be loved and to help them as they once helped us when we were babies. But... Submitted 2 years 223 days ago.

Having the Difficult Conversation - Carolyn Rosenblatt
Why is it so hard to talk to our aging parent about difficult subjects, such as getting older, needing help, or planning for being dependent? Sometimes, the elder involved just can't face it. Sometimes, they are in denial about their own aging process and are afraid of the future. Who can blame... Submitted 2 years 223 days ago.

Health & Fitness Advice for Old People With Aching Brittle Bones - Pain Relief for the Elderly - Kacycarr
There are many things that happen to us in life that somehow because of our own inner strengths and beliefs, "we manage," "we cope," "we handle," "we put up with," "we endure" and we even "survive" in those nasty situations we may find ourselves in from time to time. What if we didn`t have the... Submitted 2 years 320 days ago.

How Can a Caregiver Take a Vacation? - Shannon Martin
More and more adult children find themselves in the role of caregiver for an aging parent. One in four households are involved in caring for an aging loved one in some manner. Often, caregivers are juggling competing demands from eldercare, work, childcare and all that life brings. How does... Submitted 3 years 229 days ago.

Inspiration for Your Retirement Lifestyle - - Cynthia Barnett
The question most frequently and consistently asked by retirees and people planning for retirement is something like this: "I have no inspiration about what I want to do next, and I don't know how to find my inspiration. How does one begin?" There are three primary and usually connected ways to... Submitted 3 years 345 days ago.