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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- Can A Coach Help Me with This? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2004 from Susan DunnIf you’re stuck with something you’d like help with and no one else comes to mind, you might try a coach, and here’s why: Coaching developed to fill a need that wasn’t being met. Actually it developed to meet a number of needs that weren’t being met, and it’s still evolving. If there’s ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - How to Provide the Best End-of-Life Care for Your Loved Ones - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2016 from Anica OaksTaking care of a loved one in the final stages of their life is never an easy task, but conducting some research and planning ahead will help you avoid many of the stressful misunderstandings that caregivers often find themselves dealing with. Here is a look at some steps that you can take to ...
Views: 1194 - Best 4 Resources to Help You Care for an Elderly Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2015 from Anica OaksCaring for someone elderly is not easy, and this care can become more difficult as their age increases. The caregiver needs to be patient, dedicated, and understanding. Even with these fine qualities, there are situations that arise in caregiving that can be difficult if they are not well ...
Views: 1193 - Dr. Wendel - Travels with a Therapy Dog – Meeting Janice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockJanice was a wisp of a girl, barely twenty-three. Her distant gaze, detachment and monotone voice all told me what she couldn't say. As a psychiatric nurse for almost thirty years, I recognized her diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. Janice was being admitted into the Adult Day Care ...
Views: 1193 - You are as Old as You Feel - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2015 from Lorna YeBeing the oldest child in my family, I feel I have never been young. No matter how young I am, my siblings are always younger. My mom has never forgotten to remind me how old I have been on my birthdays and expected me to be everyone’s big sister. At 10, I felt old. At 20, I felt old. This ...
Views: 1192 - There Are Times When We Aren't Open to Reason - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2003 from Susan DunnThe reptilian brain takes over sometimes; it's there to keep us alive, and it's instinctual messages are strong. The limbic brain can also "flood" us with emotions. Have you used the phrase, "talk til you're blue in the face"? These are some of the times when our neocortex (thinking brain) shuts ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Can clogged arteries be unclogged? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBlood travels around the body through arteries. Arteries run all over your body carrying oxygen-rich blood to all the organs and extremities. In a healthy adult, blood can transport easily around the body delivering an adequate supply. But in a person with clogged arteries, blood flow becomes ...
Views: 1187 - Do You Have Germs? You Bet You Do! - by Do you have germs? Yep, you do. Everyone has germs. And summertime is such a great way to spread them!
Did you know that everyone is susceptible to certain germs?
For instance, there are *Smith* germs at the Smith house, and *Jones* germs at the Jones house. If *Smith* germs come to the ...
Views: 1185 - Pittsburgh eye care has refractive Errors and Vision's solution - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2019 from Alvina JenniferVision is the most valuable blessing we have. It enables us to see the encompassing scene like no other of our faculties. Lamentably, there is a considerable amount of eye issue characterize by Pittsburgh eye care provider that can for all time influence the nature of vision. Early ...
Views: 1184 - The Other Side Of The Mountain - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from H. Les BrownJust because I've made it "over the hill" doesn't necessarily mean that it's smooth sailing from now on. As a matter of fact, think back to when you were a teenager still walking riding your bike everywhere you wanted to go. Couldn't you just taste the freedom and all the possibilities that were ...
Views: 1184 - Vitamin C Regulates Stem Cell Function - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2019 from Alvina JenniferIf you suffer from joint pain and mobility issues, stem cell therapy can help and does so without invasive surgery. Stem cell therapy can work when more conventional treatments such as narcotics and steroids do not. It’s safe and effective. Nearly one-third of Americans suffer from some type of ...
Views: 1183 - Do it Yourself Womens Beauty and Fashion Tips - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzEver have trouble zipping up your favorite dress before work in the morning? No roommate to help you fasten a bracelet with a pesky clasp? These problems will be a thing of the past with a few easy tips and tricks. Here are five do it yourself fashion and beauty tips will have you feeling like ...
Views: 1182(1 vote) - New imaging technique aids earlier diagnosis of fungal lung infection - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGerman and Swiss medical engineers collaborated with their counterparts at the University of Exeter to develop a new clinical imaging method. This new diagnostic technique would help doctors detect the spores of the fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, sooner and more effectively and help reduce the ...
Views: 1182 - Disability Benefits for Dementia Patients - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Emely PorterDementia is a description for a lot of symptoms that can be caused by a number of disorders that affect the brain. It is also a loss of brain function that can be caused by certain diseases. There are many types of dementia and even children can acquire the disease. Dementia affects the memory, ...
Views: 1181 - After a Crisis or Trauma - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2004 from Susan DunnCrises and traumas change our lives. We talk about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, but did you know they can also change us for the better? There is also a Post traumatic Stress Growth Syndrome. Many people come out of crises stronger and more resilient, and have learned many new life ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Top Five Sporting Activities You’d Find in a Senior Community - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2016 from Mike LeePlanning a senior residence often gulps lot of invested time, professional architects, expert real estate planners as well adequate funding. Whether the project would be executed by a government body, sole individual or organisation, ensuring that necessary areas are covered in the planning ...
Views: 1179 - Accountiblity Vs. Victimhood - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Christopher AndersonMost people in the world spend all there time blaming others for there circumstances and playing the role of a victim rather than taking accountability for there lives. The victims blame everyone else, life's circumstances and everything else for their life's misery, lack of prospering and ...
Views: 1176 - TOP TEN WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE AND INVOLVED DURING THE POST RETIREMENT YEARS - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2005 from Donna BradshawThe retirement years can be the best time of your life. It is a time when you have more flexibility; you’re older, wiser and have a better idea about what you want to do with your life and what is important to you. However, there is a great deal of security with having a predictable job. ...
Views: 1176 - 4 factors which contribute to bone loss - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneBone loss, and more specifically osteoporosis, is often identified as a female health problem, but men are not immune to losing bone density. There are many factors which can contribute to bone loss, so practicing bone-boosting habits is essential, especially as you age. Bones are composed of ...
Views: 1175 - Are you piercing for reasonable Minimal invasive spine surgery cost in India? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2017 from spinesurgery indiaYes, let me tell you that choosing India as the best option for minimally invasive surgery is a good decision to get better surgery because the literally affordable minimal invasive spine surgery cost in India matter's for middle-class people otherwise if they think they can't afford then they ...
Views: 1175 - How to Have an Authentic Life and Pay the Bills! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Craig NathansonAfter 40, this is the most important pursuit in your life. After 40, we start having less tolerance for an empty life. The routine starts to drag on us and we start thinking of what we should do with our life. This is a good thing. The most questioning starts with our work where we spend the ...
Views: 1175 - Seniors residences -Much Appreciated Among Senior Home Seekers - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from larne btulaIf you are living with an elderly beloved one, it is just natural to provide him/her with the best possible care from your hand. You really want to make sure that they are happy, comfortable and healthy. Unluckily, we as a human being always are not able to provide them with an adequate ...
Views: 1175 - The Worst Thing to be Addicted To - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2004 from Susan DunnShelley is worried about her financial situation. She has a home business that seems promising but is still barely producing and her credit card bills are starting to pile up. She picks up the newspaper to look at the want ads, thinks about doing some marketing for her home business, wonders ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - No Place Like Home - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryAs parents age and can no longer do the things they used to do, you want to make sure that they are still safe and comfortable. Most people will opt for living on their own as long as possible. The feeling of independence can be a large factor in quality of life. You may be unable to provide as ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Electronic Medical Records – a time saver system! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Chad SchuerenElectronic Medical Records – a time saver system! Choosing a system like the href="http://www.healthtec-software.com/electronic-medical-records.htm">Electronic Medical Records to implement to your caring facility will be a decision that will positively affect your entire working environment. ...
Views: 1172 - Repent! The End is Near! - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from H. Les BrownWell . . . to be honest with you, the end is near whether or not you choose to repent: the end of the year 2008, that is. We humans have a particular affinity for the ending of things: like graduations and funerals (not that there's any other similarity between the two). Yet, we mark transitions ...
Views: 1171 - How to Stay Active in Your Golden Years - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2015 from Bill ClarkIt's vitally important that you stay active in your senior years, not only to keep your body in great shape, but also to keep your mind sharp. If you've ever encountered a senior who sat at home every day, didn't really go out and socialise with others, and didn't stay active, you probably ...
Views: 1170 - Training at intervals? - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2014 from Kenny McDowellTraining at intervals? 24 July 2014 In last week’s blog I mentioned that short intense workouts that can be done when weight training (HIT), why can’t the same principles be incorporated in to your cardiovascular fat burning program? If you could burn fat efficiently in short intense ...
Views: 1170 - Is drinking alcohol and taking medicine bad for your older adults? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryDrinking alcohol and taking prescription medication can be very harmful to any person’s health. But our older generation is even more susceptible to illness or death when they choose to mix alcohol with their medications. Our bodies are not as strong as we get older. We cannot recover as ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Recipes For Inner Peace; Storytelling - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Warren RedmanStorytelling is a uniquely human trait. It’s how we learn about our world and ourselves, and how we pass on to others the lessons of what we have discovered. In Recipes for Inner Peace, Jenny’s coach Nicolas asks her to write two stories. The first is the story of an object that Nicolas brings ...
Views: 1169 - Simple and Easy Way for You to Lose Excess Weight - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Intouch ReviewsPeople who struggle with their weight are often willing to try several different weight-loss methods and products in order to get the results they want. One of the most commonly advertised products you’ll see for weight-loss is diet pills. Though the manufacturers of these pills claim they can ...
Views: 1169 - The World's Having A Male Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from H. Les BrownIf I didn't know better (but I'm not sure that I do), I'd say the world was having a midlife crisis. Whether it's about half-way through it's life span, I don't know; but I do think that it's behaving just like a middle-aged guy. As I read my morning Washington Post today — with one eye ...
Views: 1168 - Musing on Adulthood, with Soulfulness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Suzanne Kyra"Healthy adulthood is a time of doing, acquiring, changing, creating, leading, influencing, and wielding power. Adulthood is a time of great strength and responsibility. It is the summer of one’s life." --Suzanne Kyra Adulthood is a time of strength, confidence, and potential power. Healthy ...
Views: 1166 - Shake a Leg! - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Stacy Kamala WaltmanI met a woman in Rhode Island at a seminar who loved to dance. She loved it so much that even when she talked about dancing, her fact lit up with an infectious smile. She had an energy that made your senses perk up and there was a lilt to her voice that suggested a brewing giggle about to emerge ...
Views: 1166(1 vote) - Retired but Active: How to Stay Involved in Your Community - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyRetiring puts you at the threshold of new opportunities. Without the obligation of a regular work schedule, you’ll have time to pursue new interests and reacquaint yourself with hobbies that you’ve abandoned due to a lack of time. There are many ways to stay actively involved in your community ...
Views: 1164 - Does Alcohol Ruin Your Chances of Building Muscle and Staying Slim? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2019 from Rahul RahejaSo you are curious as to what the effects of alcohol are on your muscle growth? That's a logical alcohol rehab question that deserves an answer. Alcohol can play a part in your muscle building journey. People ask me all the time about alcohol and its implications on muscle growth.. Does it ...
Views: 1163 - 5 Ways to Live Life to the Full in Your Senior Years - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2017 from Rebecca YoungOne morning, you know how to make a coffee and the next, the buttons on the machine aren’t making sense to you. Only yesterday you definitely had black hair, so the grey streaks that you saw this morning must not belong to you. You go to work on Monday morning to find your granddaughter’s ...
Views: 1162 - How to Learn What You Need to Learn in Order to Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2004 from Susan DunnIt used to be a college education was enough, and then you would learn a few job skills and be on your way. People often stayed in the same job, much less career, for their entire working life. In today’s fast-paced workplace, the college education is just the beginning, and you must ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Best Resources For Tax Information - by Where can a business owner obtain tax information? When you don't know what questions to ask, it's very helpful to take some classes, and read a few articles prior to visiting with a CPA. Enjoy these resources:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS has the best free classes around! Call your ...
Views: 1156 - Why Life Insurance is Important for MS Patients - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2018 from Eugenia SLife insurance is not only for people in perfect health. Those who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS) are also eligible for life insurance, including guaranteed issue (GI) and simplified issue (SI) life insurance policies. Although you may have been diagnosed with MS, you and your family still ...
Views: 1156 - 4 things you need to know about intimacy and aging - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2015 from Victor MarchioneThere are certain “truths” we are told as we age and many we just accept. For example we might be told that our hearing or vision may fade, or our energy levels won’t be as high. Many aspects of aging are discussed openly so we aren’t faced with too many surprises. But one topic that seems to ...
Views: 1155 - Things Women Cannot Stand In Bed: Things Men Do In Bed That Women Hate - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2018 from Melvin SheltonThings Women Cannot Stand In Bed: Things Men Do In Bed That Women Hate Even though most women are open to many things and are ready to overlook a number of things, there are quite a few things they cannot stand in bed. They may not kick a racket about it but from their behavior you will ...
Views: 1155 - Factors To Consider When Choosing The Right Rehab Center - by Submitted on May 06, 2019 from habib ahmed mithuSubstance addiction is plaguing our society today. There is a large number of people suffering from this problem. The only way out for such individuals is to opt for de-addiction centers. The problem is that with so many de-addiction centers promising effective results, it becomes difficult for ...
Views: 1151 - Is drinking good or bad for your heart as a senior? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryIt seems like there is a great deal of conflicting information regarding the link between alcohol and heart disease. This is because the link between them is somewhat complicated. Michigan home care states that research has demonstrated that alcohol can be beneficial to a healthy heart, but, it ...
Views: 1151(1 vote) - Macular Degeneration: Three Stories and a Guide for Prevention - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Margo ArrowsmithAge-Related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is a disease which results in vision loss in the center of the visual field. It is a leading cause of blindness, with over 300,000 new cases each year. AMD has two forms, “wet” and “dry.” Both forms affect the retina, which is the inner layer of the ...
Views: 1151 - Two Ways to Feel Fear - by Franklin Roosevelt once said, in a speech on the radio, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
He was dead right. And for the next few minutes we're
going to look at why he was right, what FEAR really is,
and how it can be turned into something strong and
productive for you with ...
Views: 1151 - Am I more likely to have eye diseases? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Wendi RogersThe eye care is an easy and effective procedure to prevent your eyes from becoming troublesome. Those who are outside most of the day should take into account these pieces of advice and follow them in order to keep one of the most valuable assets God gave us: our vision. Estimates assure that ...
Views: 1150 - Equine Affaire: That Can't Be A Thoroughbred! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Karen MurdockMy horse Lukas, an ex-racer and former rescue, and I are at the Equine Affaire in Pomona, California. We've been invited to join the "Thoroughbred Village" along with several non-profits to promote the breed. In case you're not familiar with racehorses, they tend to be rather high-strung, to say ...
Views: 1149 - Healthy living tips after 60 - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2016 from Victor MarchioneGrowing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health ...
Views: 1149 - Silence of The Lambs - by He stands back, avoiding holding eye contact or speaking up. A rapid heart-beat, perspiration, and butterflies in the stomach. If you sometimes experience these symptoms in social or business situations you have a lot of company.
Now imagine, vividly, a new book in your hands that answers ...
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