Category: Senior Living
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Home Sweet Home The road to independent living has many facets. The number one focus of course, is where you are going to live. That’s what this is all about, isn’t it? The desire to age in place is universal but coming to terms with how, what, when, where, and why will determine your success.…
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Old As You Feel It may be time for an attitude adjustment. If you start embracing old age at sixty you may miss out on the best of times. Of course, there will be days when you feel your age, but it won’t be the first time, and likely won’t be the last. You will…
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What does independent living really mean? The word independent is the first clue, but keep in mind that it entails more than just doing whatever you please. There is a reason why this concept is now called Ageing in Place. Baby Boomers coined the term as they fought to bring the idea of successful ageing…
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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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Your first steps, as a toddler, were a big deal. You knew, right then, that you were the master of your universe. You could do go anywhere, and you could do anything. As time went on, unless you were a marathon walker/runner, you did not give the joy of ambulation much thought, until now. Painful…
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There are dozens of self-help books on the market that will tell you how to handle just about anything. You may have read several of them, but if they didn’t strike an emotional chord, you are still in limbo. Reading is a good thing. You will not only absorb information, but you will find that…
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You are not alone. The quest for independence is alive and well. It had been your goal since that day, when you were barely two years old, that you said “no” for the very first time. The feeling was exhilarating. It didn’t always turn out the way you hoped, but that sense of power lives…
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Why hobbies? Are they just a way to fill in time or do they represent a way to engage in a lifelong passion? A friend recently moved into an assisted living facility. There are many “activities,” going on, but she isn’t really into them. How often can you play Bingo. So what can she do…
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List to End All Lists We are a generation of list makers. I’m not sure how younger people do it without the benefit of pencil and paper, but I know that they are just as obsessed as we are. I can’t imagine that hitting a delete button can be as satisfying as crossing items off…
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Anyone can be creative. Creativity, while often associated with the arts, is more than that. It is about being open to new ideas and being brave enough to try something new. It may seem “Pollyannish” at first, but don’t you envy people who can think outside the box? They are the ones who end up…