If you feel fear where once there was optimism, it may be helpful to remember that this is a common experience as we age. For some, ‘tomorrow’ has become a bit of a dreaded thing. Living with fear and dread, as common as it may be, isn’t a way to…
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It’s the bitter truth we face when we look in the mirror. It’s the fact of life that hits us when we suffer from aches and pains. It is the worry that keeps us awake at night. We are, of course, talking about aging. It happens to us all. Short…
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Women are more adept at recognizing worrisome symptoms and getting them checked out. It’s a fact. However, as we age it’s more difficult to tell a normal aging symptom from something we should pursue. A back twinge here, a headache there and a dodgy knee tweaking can overwhelm us and…
View More ESSENTIAL HEALTH RISKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW ABOUTThe day before my youngest son got married, his older brother announced that he and his family were moving back to NC. He’d got a new job. We were thrilled. I missed having he and his brother close to home and the 1,000 miles between us grew enormous once baby…
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As we get older and our children venture off on their own, the relationship can begin to fray. Adult children often move away and build their own lives that we no longer have access to on a regular basis. In some cases, a difference in opinion on some topics can…
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Caring for an aging parent is something few people find easy. It’s a complete role reversal, both for the parent and child. The older generation has to give up independence and control, while the younger needs to look after someone who has always looked after them. It’s a very…
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