Right now the so-called sandwich generation — middle-aged parents of children who are the children of baby boomers — are struggling to care for their own kids while also looking after their aging parents. Life is a veritable ball of stress for the vast majority of the younger generation. The…
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Wedding of number two son has come and gone. Like all other big events in my children’s lives, there is a first and a last. Ups and downs. Joys and sorrows. Just like giving birth to them, I never much thought about any of it in advance. Sometimes I wonder…
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Mental illness is becoming increasingly common in older adults. Fifteen percent of those over the age of 60 suffer from some kind of mental disorder. Often, however, the symptoms are mistaken as a normal sign of aging, and disregarded. By educating yourself on the warning signs, you will be better…
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Mental health issues are on the rise, even as we are living longer, healthier lives. It’s predicted that by 2030, depression will be the most common medical condition in the world. While there are ways to treat mental illness with medication, some all-natural remedies have been shown to be effective.…
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I’m not in my twenties any longer. Some women hate this fact, but I’m not bothered in the slightest. Do you want to know why? It’s because I live my life to the fullest regardless of my age. So, it’s safe to say I haven’t stopped dating and I won’t…
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In your 20s, you fear nothing because you’re young and headstrong and everything is so far away. As you age, the things you dreaded come into view and it’s almost as if you can touch them. That’s what’s scary – the prospect of the unknown. Regardless of your mindset, it’s…
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