What it means to Live and Die

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We’ve been going through a tough experience with my mother-in-law.  She was diagnosed with cancer a year ago and has been fighting a courageous battle that she will inevitably lose.  We as a family have come together to be with her as much as we possibly can.  Some of us live a distance away and […]

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The Faces of Aging

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A Look at Aging Through Animals In the March 2012 AARP Bulletin there was an article that really touched me.  It highlights a Philadelphia photographer Isa Leshko who studied and photographed older animals.  She cared for her mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, and started to feel anxious about her self growing old.  She came across […]

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Choosing Care for someone with Alzheimer’s

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I would have to say it’s not much different from choosing a care giver for someone in general need.  But there are some differences because of the cognitive issues of someone with Alzheimer’s disease.  The article is from a book I have, “The Comfort of Home-A Complete Guide for Caregivers” and this excerpt was on […]

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The Challenges of Aging

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KCET, the public television network in Southern California, has a new documentary with host Holly Robinson Peete.  There will be four half-hour episodes aired, focusing on the stages of caregiving.  The website offers amazing resources and answers to questions regarding the challenges facing our growing generation of Baby Boomers as it relates to caring of […]

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Companionship, A Natural Antidepressant

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Many studies have shown how important companionship is in regard to both mental and physical health.  Douglas Mennin, as assistant professor of psychology at Yale University, points out that “Many older adults are faced with increasingly stressful situations, such as loss of friends, mobility and job, and anxiety is a natural result.”  This kind of […]

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