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Jed Diamond, PhD, LCSW
Found in: Mental Health
The first step to helping yourself and the man in your life is to put yourself in his shoes. Can you empathize with how a man feels? Can you experience the rage that comes from the betrayal of a promise? Can you understand why Dr. Jekyll becomes Mr. Hyde?
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Aging
Remember when you couldn’t wait until you were old enough to drive? Driving meant independence...and to seniors, it still does. It can be difficult to convince someone to give up an important part of a previously-independent lifestyle.
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Liz Neporent
Found in: Exercise & Fitness, Diet & Nutrition
Being eco-friendly isn’t just for tree-hugging granola-eaters anymore. Most of us understand how important it is to do our part to make the earth a better place to live. But did you know that by getting healthy you can also improve our planet’s health?
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Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R.N., Attorney at Law
Found in: Aging
When it comes to aging loved ones, a heart-to-heart talk needs to happen about what might occur if they can't manage alone anymore. Figuring out what to say is half the battle. Here are some suggestions for getting your heart-to-heart talk started.
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Diane Carbo
Found in: Aging, Home Care
Many in our aging society are not aging gracefully, fighting or ignoring their declining abilities. To assist you as you go the through the process of aging with your loved one, here are the top 8 common mistakes made by seniors and their families.
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Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D.
Found in: Alternative Health
In these confusing times it's important to remember that your health care begins and ends with you. Take responsibility for your health through healthy living. Diet and exercise, along with stress management, are the easiest ways to manage your health.
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Li Wang
Found in: Exercise & Fitness
The modern incarnation of yoga, with its requisite fancy $150 yoga pants, expensive classes and cool factor, is far from the original spirit of the ancient practice. Richard Hittleman's book teaches you all you need to enjoy yoga's amazing benefits.
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David Kennedy
Found in: Geriatric Care, Home Care
Providing care for an elderly, disabled, or sick loved one can be a difficult experience. If the responsibility of being a caregiver is new to you, the following suggestions may help.
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David Kennedy
Found in: Geriatric Care, Home Care
Our culture has attached a stigma to nursing homes, and there are other negative consequences that institutionalization can have. So it's very important to consider alternatives and choose the option that's best for you or your loved one.
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David Kennedy
Found in: Geriatric Care, Home Care
After relying on mom and dad for everything from extra cash to career advice, have the tables turned? Do they now need you as badly as you used to need them? If so, you’re not alone.
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