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Busting the Top Ten Retirement Myths -- Part 2 -
 - Cynthia Barnett (90)   There are many myths abroad about retirement, and many people who continue to believe them are being held back from fully enjoying the second phase of their lives. To help you avoid holding on to these detrimental myths, I'd like to offer my take on five more of the most widely held retirement... ( added 17 days 19 hours ago.) |
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Remembering Mom - Honoring Dad -
Dave Potchak (1,379)     Dave Potchak Unless you recently experienced the loss of a loved one, you may have trouble understanding this story. And unless that loved one spent the last seven or eight years of her life, suffering from numerous physical and dementia issues, you will have difficulty appreciating what my dad has recently... ( added 1 year 80 days ago.) |
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How Can I Choose a Senior Facility For My Elderly Loved Ones? -
Nostalgia John (273)  Nostalgia John  In my capacity as a professional entertainer touring coast to coast to Senior facilities, I am VERY aware of the wide/wide disparity of facilities. There are the modern, comfortable sometimes even luxurious spots. Nicest places to live in their entire town or suburb! Then, there are the almost... ( added 1 year 82 days ago.) |
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What Do You Really Want Out Of Retirement? -
- Joel Hendon (4,300)   Joel Hendon  What a person expects out of retirement varies widely based on several things. Interests, health, income, savings and preferences, to name a few. But don't let a lot of your feelings dictate you right into unhappiness. I had a friend who owned a nice home in the country of eastern North... ( added 45 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Discover the Joy of Living in the Now in Retirement -
- Cynthia Barnett (90) One of the most important keys to truly enjoying your retirement lifestyle is learning to live in the now. Unfortunately, this is not the easiest thing to ask people to do. Many of us are constantly overshadowed by the past or worrying about the future. Once you learn to live in the now, however... ( added 60 days 13 hours ago.) |
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Pardon Me, But I am NOT Superwoman! -
Judi Lake (2,537)  Judi Lake Since I have only one child, many people “assume" many things. The church assumes that I am “aloof" because I have limited involvement; friends “assume" I am inflexible because I can’t be spontaneous, and, people “assume" that my business is a hobby because I work from home. A lot of... ( added 206 days 3 hours ago.) |
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Beginning the Real Adventure -
- E. Raymond Rock (3,120)  E. Raymond Rock Whatever you do, resist becoming trapped. What you decide to do when you retire eventually traps you, and will never sustain you. It’s the difference between concept and reality. Anything we depend upon for an escape from Reality only puts off, for a little while, the acknowledgment that not... ( added 1 year 61 days ago.) |
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A Word of Advice to those with living parents -
- David Tanguay (5,887)   David Tanguay A Word of Advice To young people reading this article, listen intently to what I have to say. I was 36 years old when my father died and 48 when my mother died. I have had problems with my personal life through these years. However, in my situation it seems it took me a long time to grow-up. I... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
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Caring for Elderly Parents -
Iris Taub (636)  The old expression "What goes around, comes around" comes to mind when we think about caring for elderly parents. Our parents care for us when we are children and there are circumstances where eventually we are now responsible for caring for them as they age and are now unable to care for... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
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The Years of "Taking Care of 'Nana" Were the Best Years of My Life -
Jan Hayner (3,018)  Jan Hayner The memories it brings back while writing this article bring a tear to my eye and a smile on my face. They were the years when I REALLY learned about my grandma and the exciting life she lived. I wonder how many other people get this same kind of opportunity. In the newspapers, T.V., support... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
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Helping the Caregiver of the Alzheimer's Patient -
Jan Hayner (3,018) Jan Hayner It is hard for anyone to watch someone that you love deteriorate from the Disease of Alzheimer's. The once vivacious individual that you always knew is still there-somewhere. The problem is that it may only be for a fleeting moment at eventually not at all. Is it hard for them as well? Do... ( added 1 year 92 days ago.) |
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Being a Happier, Healthier Caregiver -
PRA Law (252) When Helen's mother had a stroke in 1994, Helen became her caregiver. Working full-time as a teacher and living an hour's drive from her mother, each visit takes at least half a day. Fortunately, Helen's mom's stroke left few physical side effects, so she was able to remain independent for... ( added 60 days 16 hours ago.) |
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Inspiration for Your Retirement Lifestyle -
- Cynthia Barnett (90) The question most frequently and consistently asked by retirees and people planning for retirement is something like this: "I have no inspiration about what I want to do next, and I don't know how to find my inspiration. How does one begin?" There are three primary and usually connected ways to... ( added 74 days 15 hours ago.) |
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Tips For Helping Elderly Parents Cope With Loneliness -
ROSEMARIE GLANVILLE (15)  Statistics clearly point out the leaning towards an aging population and coping with elder care and loneliness will become a concern for many of us at some stage in our adult years. Possibly a phone call from a anxious relative or neighbour will force us to confront our parent's changing... ( added 94 days 11 hours ago.) |
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15 Great Things to Do with Your Time in Retirement -
- Cynthia Barnett (90) I hear so many retirees say they are bored. This sentiment also takes the form of, "I don't have enough to do to fill my time." If you are bored or you find yourself with far too much spare time, you are not alone. There are two main types of responses to boredom or lack of purposeful activity:... ( added 107 days 18 hours ago.) |
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Questions To Ask When Considering A Care Home -
ROSEMARIE GLANVILLE (15) When visiting a care home the first thing you are likely to consider is its location: - Is the home conveniently situated, public transport, shops etc? Will your family and friends find it easy to get to the home? Do you like the surroundings? Can you sit outside if you want to? First... ( added 114 days 23 hours ago.) |
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5 Tips for Starting the New Year on the Right Foot in Retirement -
- Cynthia Barnett (90) Getting focused, organized and structured in a New Year is something we approach with great intentionality when we are working. We set our goals and make plans to achieve our goals. After retirement, however, many people drop the planning and goal setting at the beginning of a new year. The... ( added 128 days 17 hours ago.) |
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Unjust Treatment Of Our Elderly -
MAXINE46 (220)  MAXINE46 It amazes me that senior citizens, who supposed to be on a fixed income still have a hard time getting services that are vital to their well-being like, affordable health care and, housing. Sure, they may receive SSI but, by the time they pay rent, there's hardly anything left over to maintain... ( added 187 days 11 hours ago.) |
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How To Break Free of Fears About Retirement -
- Cynthia Barnett (90) Many people anticipate boredom, misery and uselessness in retirement. In fact, many people are living this kind of retirement right now. These fears often weigh people down and actually stand in the way of enjoying a fulfilling and happy retirement. But you dont have to be one of the people... ( added 192 days 17 hours ago.) |
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Five Tips to Design Your Legacy -
Cynthia Barnett (90) By definition, a legacy is something that comes down to someone from a predecessor or from the past. Most of us want to leave behind some kind of legacy for our children and grandchildren, or for future generations. Many people think of a legacy only in terms of some financial bequest or gift.... ( added 218 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Who Will Take Care of the Person with Alzheimer’s disease if Something Happens to You? -
Jenni Baty (3) No one likes to think about it, but as a carer for a person with Alzheimers Disease, it is important to have a plan in case of your own illness, disability, or death. The following guidelines will help you start your own planning as to whom will care for the person with Alzheimers... ( added 263 days 2 hours ago.) |
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Retirement: A Blessing or a Hazard -
Jan Hayner (3,018) Jan Hayner We all look forward to retirement; but there is a drawback that we aren't ready for. One day we are a name in the business world and workplace, in our minds, we had an identity, we were 'somebody'. However, the next day we become John or Jane Doe, another member of the human race and some of us... ( added 303 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Retire to Asia - And Why -
Brian Bees (27)  Brian Bees In reading this article you may realize that the best part of your life could be in Asia , and the best time is now. The theme of most retirement articles is the best place to retire in the USA . However, according to the AARP about 80 percent of Americans do not plan to move when... ( added 356 days 3 hours ago.) |
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The Heartache and Heart Healing of caring for Elderly Parents -
Sandra E. Graham (842)  Sandra E. Graham Most of us don’t remember who changed our diapers; who spoon-fed us; who walked the floor with our tummy and earaches; who did without so that we could be provided for comfortably. We have to assume, of course, it was our parents; it just happened at a time when our memories hadn’t quite formed... ( added 1 year 79 days ago.) |
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He Who Laughs Lasts - Defy Aging -
Michael Brickey (56) As Michelle Pritchard put it, “You don’t stop laughing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop laughing." Cultivating a sense of humor is one of the best ways to stay youthful. Our society tends to regard humor as frivolous. Few activities, however, are as mentally demanding and... ( added 1 year 111 days ago.) |
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