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		<title>The &#8220;Stuff&#8221; of Life: Sorting Through Your Senior Loved One&#8217;s Belongings</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/10/20/the-stuff-of-life-sorting-through-your-senior-loved-ones-belongings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recent death of my husband’s grandmother reminded me of an issue that many families have to wrestle with after (and sometimes before) the passing of a senior loved one: what do we do with all their stuff?  Forget what’s in or out of the will – a person’s estate encompasses much more than the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caring for a Relative with Dementia</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This guest blog post is contributed by Boomerater, a free online resource for Baby Boomers helping you find everything from financial planners to vacation packages. Seniors for Living contributes its properties to Boomerater’s retirement living directory. 
A new Q&#38;A discussion from Boomerater’s forums appears here each Friday. In this week’s post, members share their experiences [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boomers/Seniors News You Can Use: Celebrations, Kindness &amp; a Grain of Salt&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/09/22/boomers-seniors-news-you-can-use-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:26:31 +0000</pubDate>
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It&#8217;s time to fall into autumn with our September 22, 2009 edition of Boomers and Seniors – News You Can Use. The chillier weather makes this season the time of year when you just want to snuggle up and stay inside. But there&#8217;s a harvest of opportunities to enjoy, even when it&#8217;s brisk out there! [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Story of a Six-Year-Old Senior Living Resident</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/09/17/the-story-of-a-six-year-old-senior-living-resident/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MSeitzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few months back, I highlighted a fascinating social experiment – Steve Gurney, the founder and publisher of “Guide to Retirement Living SourceBook,” wanted to enhance his 20 years of experience in the senior living world by taking things a step further: he moved in. For one week, Steve completely immersed himself in the world [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Study: Family Tensions Between Parents and Adult Children May Worsen With Age</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/06/18/family-tensions-may-persist-for-many-years/</link>
		<comments>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/06/18/family-tensions-may-persist-for-many-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ethielke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I was a young adult when my maternal grandmother was in a nursing home and I remember my mother bickering with her at times for various reasons. During those times, I remember thinking, &#8220;Wow, I thought people outgrew that.&#8221;
When it was my turn to take care of my mother a few years ago, I learned [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boomers &amp; Seniors Blog Carnival: Dementia, Caregiver Burnout, Selling Your Parents&#8217; Home, More&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/06/09/boomers-seniors-dementia-caregiver/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:02:26 +0000</pubDate>
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Welcome to the June 9, 2009 edition of Boomers &#38; Seniors &#8211; News You Can Use. Here, you&#8217;ll find a plethora of diverse topics pertaining to caring for an aging loved one while taking care of yourself. Did you ever try to imagine what it must feel like to have dementia? Are you interested in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Respite Care: A Caregiver&#8217;s Best Friend</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/06/01/respite-care-in-assisted-living/</link>
		<comments>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/06/01/respite-care-in-assisted-living/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:06:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MSeitzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many assisted living facilities offer respite care, a valuable service for family caregivers. In fact, you can search for respite providers here on SeniorsforLiving.
Merriam-Webster describes respite as “an interval of rest or relief.” These intervals can vary in length, purpose and location. Sometimes, a family member needs major surgery and cannot care for his loved [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aging in Place, Designer-Style</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/05/28/aging-in-place-designer-style/</link>
		<comments>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/05/28/aging-in-place-designer-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 12:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MSeitzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“In an aging population, no one knows what they are going to face. But we all know that as we grow older, we can’t do what we used to do.&#8221; &#8211; Rick Watson
A few weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Rick Watson. Rick is the Vice President of Italbec US, one of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Young Professionals Unite for Alzheimer&#8217;s Awareness</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/03/25/collective-consciousness-benefit-young-professionals-unite-for-alzheimers-awareness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/03/25/collective-consciousness-benefit-young-professionals-unite-for-alzheimers-awareness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:40:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MSeitzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How many young professionals are aware of Alzheimer&#8217;s and want to do something about it?  It&#8217;s typically not one of the &#8220;sexier&#8221; causes. But while many 20-somethings are thinking about pursuing an advanced degree, the next stop on the career path, or perhaps getting ready to move out of Mom and Dad&#8217;s basement, there are a growing number of young [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What You Should Know About Estate Planning for Your Aging Parents</title>
		<link>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/02/19/estate-planning/</link>
		<comments>http://www.seniorsforliving.com/blog/2009/02/19/estate-planning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:14:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>ethielke</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Talking to your aging parents or loved ones about finances is often a tough thing to do, but having these issues in order is one of the most important things you can do. Since my mother died a couple of years ago, I always remind people of the importance of planning in case of your [...]]]></description>
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