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Reducing and resolving chronic inflammation
Inflammation is the way the immune system attacks bacteria, viruses, and any perceived foreign agent in the…
Is assisted living a good fit?
The original idea of “assisted living” was to give generally healthy elders a social option to offset…
Suicide and older adults
While older adults make up roughly 17% of the population, they constitute 22% of deaths by suicide.…
Strategies for older adults
Hope: It’s not what you think
It may not be obvious, but you can usually find something to be hopeful about. So much is out of your control as a family caregiver. While hope can make caregiving easier, it’s not always easy to find. Check out these thoughts about “realistic hope” to reduce your stress and improve your own sense of well-being.
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Estate planning for blended families
September 16 is National Stepfamily Day. This month we look at the issues of blended families when you consider how to divide up the estate fairly between the “new” spouse, first-union children, and any subsequent children born from the new marriage.
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