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Category: Relationship
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Self-Assessments How honest can you be when it comes to assessing your own capabilities or shortcomings? Try doing an initial assessment on yourself. You may not like what you discover, but it is a great tool. Are you a problem solver, or are you the guy/gal who shrugs your shoulders and thinks the status quo…
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There are support groups for nearly everything, but where were they when you needed help dealing with everyday living? You muddled along, thinking that you were fine, but were you? People didn’t air dirty laundry back in the day, so you kept things to yourself. Some people don’t deal well on their own. By now…
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There are only a handful of Christmas cards on the mantal this year. For the most part they are from local businesses who want us to know that our patronage is appreciated. What happened to colorful messages from friends and family? It is sad that people no longer send Christmas cards. They use the price…
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Listen to the Grand’s Surveys tell us that the average person has heard and retained 22 pieces of advice (pearls of wisdom) passed on from parents and grandparents. That’s good to hear, because nowadays seniors are often made to feel that their advice is no longer welcome. Parental advice has become obsolete. Children, as early…
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Have you ever wondered where the terms grumpy, sober, crochety, cranky, crabby old man or old woman came from? It’s a stereotype, right? The words go well beyond the physical pain and loneliness that accompanies aging; it becomes a matter of perception. Why old people and why now? Seriously, you could use these adjectives to…
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Loneliness is a deeply personal experience; it is multifaceted and encompasses more than just finding yourself physically alone. Even if you are a quiet independent curmudgeon, you will experience loneliness at times, it’s human nature. Studies show that more than a third of adults over the age of 45 feel lonely at times. Life becomes…
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It makes me sad to see vibrant seniors, who have served as caregivers and heads of their own households, lose their sense of self. Often this occurs when the unthinkable happens, the loss of a spouse. Of course, it is great to be cosseted and to be surrounded by love, but the aftermath can be…
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Do you bristle when a stranger, or a new acquaintance, has the audacity to call you by your first name? It seems that many people, especially seniors, feel that this is a disrespectful breach of etiquette. The sound of your name should be music to your ears. Your parents put a great deal of thought…
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A friendship takes two, right? Why is it that some people can’t be bothered to make an effort to sustain a relationship? It’s not intentional you say, your life is busy. What kind of excuse is that, especially after retirement? One day you are going to need a friend, and no one will be there…
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There could be a hero living next door to you, and you don’t even know it. No media coverage, no notoriety, and no community recognition, but a hero just the same. People think of heroes as those who can leap tall buildings, or fling themselves into harm’s way, but it is much more than that.…