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Deciding On The Move
by Rebecca White It’s difficult to watch a loved one’s ability to care for themselves independently decline, but as we age, needs change. How do you decide if it’s time to make…
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What If Tomorrow You Couldn’t Drive?
by Myrle Gilpin Bowe How would you cope if, suddenly, you lost your ability to drive, particularly if you live alone or have little access to friends or family? Educate yourself on…
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5 Tips to Talk Politics with Friends and Family—and Still Have Some Left
By Kerry Patterson You can’t turn on your TV or listen to the radio without tuning into the drama that is the 2016 U.S. presidential race. As the primary elections come to…
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Elder Abuse – The Invisible Epidemic
Elder Abuse Elder abuse – a devastating, worldwide problem with potentially life-threatening consequences – remains a hidden threat to the well-being of older citizens. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+…
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Wisdom Begins With Wonder
The Delaware Aerospace Academy Celebrates 26 Years of Excellence Just because your grandkids are on summer break doesn’t mean they have to suffer “Brain Drain.” Experts say those three months off can…
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Your Aging Parents And Their Changing Needs – Smart Ways to Start “The Talk”
by Joyce Koria Hayes Why won’t my father listen to me? I only want what’s best for him. Are you working and attending to the needs of your spouse and children, while…
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Friends Make The World Go ‘Round
Surprising, but in this “connected” world we live in, a lot of people are actually lonely. But there’s no need to be! It’s true – sometimes we get so busy we don’t…
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Goin’ Green – Why Can’t I Recycle All Types of Plastic?
My community accepts plastics for recycling, and I see the recycling symbol on all my plastics, but my neighbor has mentioned that I can’t recycle my plastic take-out food containers. Why can…
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In The Garden in April
At long last, spring has arrived! Are you wondering, “where do I even begin?” There’s so much to do in every corner of the yard this month that it’s difficult to know…
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Spring Cleaning: 5 Tips to Get It Done
It’s time to let in the fresh fragrance of spring! If an older loved one’s home could use a good corner-to-corner cleaning, here are five steps to get it done together. 1.…
