Relationships
Relationships are the threads that weave the rich tapestry of our lives. In this category, we explore the many connections that bring meaning, support, and joy to our senior years. From the unbreakable bonds with our family and cherished friendships that have stood the test of time, to the new relationships we form and the special connection we share with our pets, we cover it all. Discover advice on nurturing these connections, navigating changes, and celebrating the people (and animals) who enrich our lives every day.
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Helping Adult Children
Marie thought the world had ended when she was laid off from her job as a buyer for a furniture store. She loved her job and had worked her way up from the clerk position she took right after college. Then about a month later, her husband, Ben, lost his job when the woolen mill…
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Our Parents Get Older Too
In his book, How to Say It to Seniors, David Solie says, “Aging is seen as being an adult, just older.” He says we see our parents as older versions of the people they have always been. As people age, there are physical, mental and emotional changes. Some are positive and some are not. Eventually,…
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