Getting Old: What Does It Really Mean?

“Wow, that makes me feel so old!”

“I must be getting older because I never cared about that before.”

However we say it and whatever the reason, people of all ages talk about getting old all the time. And half ...

 
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Why Assisted Living Residents Want to Work

When you work, the bulk of your waking hours are devoted to that job. A career -- your vocation -- is so closely tied to identity and your sense of self, whether you enjoy the work or not. Men and ...

 
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New Ways to Show Love on Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day is around the corner, and I imagine that boyfriends, partners and husbands everywhere are anxiously awaiting the end of those pesky jewelry and floral delivery ads bombarding them at every turn.

Commercialism aside, there is nothing wrong with ...

 
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The Elderly Animals Series: Art Reflecting the Twilight of Life

As more grey and white hairs overtake the dark coat of our nine-year-old Boston Terrier, my husband and I have started affectionately referring to him as George Clooney, still distinguished and dashingly handsome (and perhaps more so) because of his ...

 
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Home Sweet Hospice: How This Vital Care Resource Changed My Life

I never spent much time in my grandparents’ bedroom, unless you count sneaking through it to get to the master bathroom, where I would try on Grandma’s perfume or powder my face with her makeup. My sisters and cousins ...

 
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Better Care, or More Caviar? Welcome to Luxury Senior Living

Butler service providing “anything, anytime.” Cocktail hour in the Regency Lounge. Turn-down service available on request; room service. Luxurious suites with kitchenettes, walk-in closets, plush carpeting and premium bathrooms. Does this sound like assisted living to you?

If you’re ...

 
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Tips from Your Future Self

Wouldn't it be nice (sometimes, at least) to know what's in store for you in the future so you make the right choices and avoid mistakes?

Karl A. Pillemer, Ph.D. is a professor of human development at Cornell University and professor of gerontology in medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College, and the author of "30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans," proposes the next best ...

 
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Have a Compassionate Christmas in Assisted Living, At Home and Beyond

With well wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season all around us, it is easy to assume that everyone will be gathered ‘round the fire, enjoying an abundance of food and gifts, and laughing and talking with the ones we ...

 
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Tips on Grieving During the Holidays

The first holiday after losing a loved one can be a painful reminder of someone who isn't with you anymore. People may be conflicted between the need to grieve and the pressure to get into the holiday spirit.

Hospice Care ...

 
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As Global Population Hits 7 Billion, Groups Say Older Adults Must Be a Priority

“The world will not solely belong to the young, older people must not be sidelined.” - Richard Blewitt, CEO of HelpAge International

As of October 31, the population hit the 7 billion mark. Of that vast number, 893 million are older adults (over ...

 
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