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The 4 Poignant Questions Older Men Ask Themselves
What the author of ‘Old Man Country’ learned talking to elders By Thomas ColeAuthor, ‘Old Man Country’ (We’re always interested in new research and insights about growing older in America and the new book by Thomas Cole, Old Man Country: My Search for Meaning Among the Elders, has them in spades. Cole traversed the country interviewing men...
Why It’s Best To Involve People With Early Stage Dementia In Care Planning
Families often wrongly assume they cannot, or don’t want to, participate By Judy Stringer-Holman (Editor’s note: This article is part of an editorial partnership between Next Avenue and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers.) Receiving a diagnosis of early stage dementia can fill...
When You’re Depressed During The Holidays
Grief can get in the way, but don’t feel like you have to fake it By Emily Gurnon December 25, 2018 In the midst of frenetic advertising, pressure to shop for gifts and the ubiquitous seasonal music, the holidays can be an especially hard time if you’re depressed or missing a lost loved one. The contrast between...
A Christmas Message from Pastor Larry Stappler
Hope is in air around us this time of year. Hope for a wonderful Christmas Season. Hope for the love of Christ Jesus, born in Bethlehem, to shine in everyone. Hope for the health of loved ones. Hope for family members and friends to be reconciled. Hope that those traveling for the holidays will arrive...
LISTEN: Retirement Planning Doesn’t Stop When You Retire
In this ‘Friends Talk Money’ podcast, financial planning after you retire By Richard Eisenberg Money & Work Editor December 23, 2019 So much about retirement planning is about making smart money decisions to get you to the time when you’ll retire. But what about managing your money after you retire? The latest Friends Talk Money podcast episode, which you can hear...
Broaching The Subject Of Hearing Loss
6 ideas for bringing up an often touchy subject with your loved one By Mark Ray December 20, 2019 Helene Rosenthal’s day starts when she gets out of bed and puts in her hearing aids, something that’s as natural as brushing her teeth. It ends when she climbs into bed and says to her husband, Jim, “Is...
HOW FRIENDS CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR WELLNESS
4 ways that choosing, and hanging with, the right ones can help By Rashelle Brown You know that friend who’s kind of a bad influence? The one who’s great at convincing you to have one more glass of wine or to split the appetizer platter when you know you should opt for the steamed edamame instead?...
Marjorie Johnson’s Recipe for Longevity
The centenarian baking champion shares ingredients for a long, sweet life By Kevyn Burger Credit: NBC Universal Marjorie Johnson celebrating her birthday on The Kelly Clarkson Show In honor of her most recent birthday, Marjorie Johnson was serenaded by a Grammy Award-winning singer and an Emmy award-winning comedian on a national TV show. It wasn’t just any...
The Spirit of Holiday Giving
Immanuel Foundation Director Heidi Hickethier is inspired by the spirit of holiday giving.