Category: Senior Housing
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Ah, I know what you are thinking. Leaving the nest is all about the kids leaving home. You have been there and done that, but what does that have to do with you now? Experiencing the classic empty nest syndrome, and physically leaving your own nest, is an entirely different story. However, the emotional overtones…
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You are not a failure. Your life may not have turned out exactly as planned but you still have time to make a difference. It would be great to jump right in, but back up just a little, and start a little closer to home. Can older people leave their old biases and prejudices…
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Our neighborhood, while not exclusively a retirement community, is home to a great many senior citizens. The community is growing, and the neighborhood is changing, but age seems to be a constant. The only difference is that new residents are building larger houses. It is mystifying that old people, like us, are building what I…
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Aging in place takes on a whole new meaning when you find yourself staring 70 or 80 in the face. If you are still of sound mind and reasonably sound body, you may be wondering “what happens now?” You still have options. Several friends have opted to move into retirement communities, but several others are…
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I met, alright, I was passed by an older woman, the other day when I was hiking. Not surprising because my dog likes to sniff every bush, but she caught my eye because she was wearing a pretty turquoise shirt. Of course, I felt compelled to tell her how much I liked it. She whirled…
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Vacations are fun but there’s no place like home. If you had the opportunity to spend any, or all, of your vacation with family, you may have some questions. Like how many more times do you think you will be able to travel across country, or whether or not you should entertain the idea of…
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Vacations are fun but there’s no place like home. If you had the opportunity to spend any, or all, of your vacation with family, you may have some questions. Should you, or would you, consider living with or near other members of your family. Face it, you probably felt a little uneasy about disturbing everyone…
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Holiday memories revolved around piling into the family car and going to grandmother’s house when we were kids. Family gatherings were, and still are, a family tradition. The difference is that today’s grandparents are often the ones doing the traveling. Whether you travel by car, plane, or train it is important to plan ahead if…
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After years of being surrounded by others the thought of living alone can be quite daunting. The idea of home sharing isn’t new but it wasn’t until the television series “The Golden Girls” that it became a household word. The show aired in l985 and continues to be popular today, because it is still relevant.…
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Last week we talked about cleaning and organizing the refrigerator. The emphasis was on easy access, and keeping leftovers from becoming science experiments. Hopefully your refrigerator is now clean, well organized, and free of practically all leftovers. Wait a minute you say, “I want to have those leftovers for dinner tonight.” Well okay, but only…