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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- 4 Ways an Active Adult Community Is Great for Your Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2016 from Anica OaksIf you are seeking the right living situation for an elderly loved one, an active adult community may be the right choice. There are many types of centers for older adults and it's important to choose one that fits the need of the person about whom you're concerned. The following are four ways ...
Views: 1260 - A New Tool for the Families of Older Drivers - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Matt GurwellIs your loved one experiencing diminished driving skills? Are they becoming lost in familiar places, bumping into curbs, mailboxes or scraping the sides of the garage when they back out? Have they been involved in a minor parking lot fender-bender or do they complain about being honked at? ...
Views: 1259(2 votes) - Want To Live To 100? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Michael Rosenbaum“I’m 103,” she says with a twinkle in her eyes and an impish smile. Born in 1910 in the Southern Canadian prairie town of Bow Island, centenarian Mary Ell is one of those rare people who has cruised past the century mark and is still living life to its fullest. Want to live to 100? Take ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - The Truth About Adult ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickAdults with ADHD have trouble concentrating, struggle with organization, lose things, forget things, feel restless, and make impulsive decisions. These are all the same symptoms that children with ADHD experience. But ADHD impacts adult lives in some very specific ways. There are a number of ...
Views: 1256 - When Are You Planning to "Get Old"? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2003 from Susan DunnWhen are you planning to get old? According to a recent study, you'd better move the date back. "Contrary to common belief, many people can live well into their 90s without becoming cognitively impaired, study findings indicate." - Neurology 2003; 60: 477–480 But statistics are ...
Views: 1256(1 vote) - Laughing Toward Truth: Six Tips for Lighthearted Thinkers - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2004 from Maya FrostDo you believe in the power of your convictions? It's time to lighten up. People love attaching themselves to ideas. We can get pretty feisty when one of our beloved beliefs is challenged. We're too busy defending to spend our time analyzing. Truth has a tendency to get in the way of ...
Views: 1251 - The Top 10 List of Free Assessment Tests on The Web - by 1. Communication Style Profile
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Are you looking to become a better communicator to even more people? This assessment tool will assist you to narrow down the specific communications areas you'd want to work on next.
2. Do You Have a Fear of ...
Views: 1251 - Milwaukee Home Health Care Has Emerged As a Popular Choice - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Angie TurnerHave you ever wondered what reasons have led to such a huge popularity of Milwaukee home health care agencies? The answer to this question lies elsewhere and can be found in the kind of benefits it offers. For instance, they give the much needed human touch to their services. The caregivers ...
Views: 1248 - Use these Three to Win in Your Career - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2013 from Hal WechslerUse These “3”, & Your Willpower Makes You a Brainiac • 1. “Tell me what makes SpeedReading101 work.” • 2. “You control the three (3) elements of your life, & work them. Do you really care, or just want to focus on the “take-away”, the end-results?” • 3. “If I’m going to be an expert ...
Views: 1247(3 votes) - Aristotle Rules - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Hal WechslerAristotle’s Model Still Works Frankly, we personally would not know Aristotle’s principles if the Google information system landed on our thick, three-pound cabeza. If we ever learned his ideas, they are buried in the same crypt with algebra, geometry and Shakespeare. Just to sound ...
Views: 1245 - Golf Swing Tempo as well as Understanding Specifically how Your Rhythm and Tempo Produce Consistent Golf Swings - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2023 from Leon EdwardThe best way to develop a consistent rhythm is to develop a consistent tempo. Tempo is best defined as the rate of speed used to perform each incremental part of the swinging process. Note that rhythm and tempo are distinct conceptions. Rhythm connects to how each component of the swing ...
Views: 1244 - How is Coaching Different from Therapy? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2003 from Susan Dunn“Oh,” said Bob, after listening to me explain what I do, “So coaching’s like therapy for healthy people?” No, because for one thing there are healthy people in therapy, and for another, coaches aren’t doing therapy. In fact this strikes many of us coaches as funny, because we intentionally ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - Personal Growth tip of the week - by The power of a smile, try this out for just one day. Smile at everyone you make eye contact with today. What do you notice? Isn't it contagious? I've often wondered why people choose to respond to such an intimate gesture. I think I've found the answer. Human beings want to create relationships ...
Views: 1244 - How We Are Effected by The Unfavorable Effects of Napping and the Best Ways to Nap or Sleep Better - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2018 from Leon EdwardAs you may like your day-to-day nap, a nap is not always a beneficial thing. A nap can leave you feeling more groggy and sleepy and this can put you into a nasty mood. The most awful thing a nap might do is to interrupt your routine resting pattern during the night. If you want to have a good ...
Views: 1243 - Why midlife career change can feel like getting a divorce - by Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events -- relocation, divorce, illness -- can also be experienced as loss.
Losing a professional-level career can also be a source of grief, anger and ...
Views: 1243 - Can I really trust home care with my aging parents? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryAs your parents age, they will require a significant amount of home and medical care. Often times most people who provide home care for aging adults are usually trustworthy such as Arlington Home Care; however there are many things you should investigate first. One of the most important things ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Effects of Alcohol for Older Adults - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryOlder people are more likely to fall, get into a car accident, and have other kinds of accidents when drinking alcohol. Seattle home care knows that some older adults may not realize the effects that can occur when combining alcohol with any of the medications that they may be taking. People ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - The Broken Window - by Submitted on May 09, 2004 from Anand GhuryeThe Broken Window Concept says that the most tiny but visible part of your personality can be most effective improvement tool if you show that you care .In other words the God is in the details . This concept has come up from the neighborhoods of Chicago . In a house , a small broken window ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Barack Obama And The World At Midlife - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2008 from H. Les BrownNever fear: this is not a political exposé. Instead, it's a reflection on a fascinating conversation that I had with Dr. Jed Diamond last night on my internet radio program. As you may know, Dr. Jed is the author of the best-selling books, Male Menopause and The Irritable Male Syndrome. ...
Views: 1239 - What Are The Parts of a CBD? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2020 from jitender jaggaGiven that old times, areas survive via activities that generate food and basic needs. When specific items are doing not have, individuals have sought other neighborhoods to get these items. Oftentimes, these trading/business activities are carried out in certain places such as a market location ...
Views: 1233 - Meeting The Unprepared Generation - by I treated myself to a coffee from the kiosk and sought a seat beside a willow with weeping branches already green-tipped. I drew a deep breath of the clear air and rejoiced with Pippa at the break to freedom we had both made.
Lost in my thoughts, I had not noticed that a young woman had seated ...
Views: 1228 - Commit or Die - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from H. Les BrownLast Friday, I had an unsettling experience. I've been spending the past few months scouring the web, looking for places where men leave — and find — wisdom-droppings. You know what I mean by 'wisdom-droppings' don't you? They're those little sayings or stories or insights that you ...
Views: 1224 - Are you searching for Neuro spine surgeon in India??? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2018 from spinesurgery indiaNeuro spine surgeon in Delhi has an appreciable role in the contribution to resolving the problem of neuro spine disordered patients. There is different neuro spine surgeon in India having highly skilled and experienced with an appreciable success rate. Some of them are Dr. Arun Saroha, Dr, ...
Views: 1223 - Midlife Career Transition: Do you jump or hold on? - by During midlife career change, do you jump or hold on?
Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife career changers: Jumpers and Clingers. Jumpers thrive on energy, enthusiasm and improbable luck. The last three times they leaped, a net appeared. They see no reason why the next jump ...
Views: 1220 - Health is Wealth - Franchise India - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2016 from Meenu JainHealth care in our country In our country, it is the private sector which is responsible for the majority of healthcare of the citizens. Most of the time healthcare healthcare expenses are paid out of people's already low running pockets and hardly through insurance. Our population is a ...
Views: 1216 - Anger and Gratitude Don't Mix - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2008 from H. Les BrownI wanted to write an article that somehow relates the midlife transition with the Thanksgiving Holiday (as I'm writing this, it's the day before US Thanksgiving). The answer that came to me was surprisingly simple: all that would be necessary would be for me to point out that you can't be angry ...
Views: 1212 - How Can I Improve my Self-esteem? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2003 from Susan Dunn“Having decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self-confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.” ~ Thomas Bennett You can’t talk yourself into self-esteem, and neither can your coach, your best friend, your boss or ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - The Roses Won't Be There to Smell if You Don't Do the Weeding - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2004 from Susan DunnSaul's mastered enjoying life and smelling the roses, but his job is in jeopardy because he doesn’t get enough done, and so is his marriage, for the same reason. What can Saul do to improve his efficiency? Well here at EQ Central, we teach Emotional Intelligence, not just a list of to-dos, ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Leading With Love - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Laura DavisEveryone loves a good story. Great leaders are aware of this and inspire others to own and share their own unique and special story. They help us to see how our narrative fits into the whole to make a difference. Corporate employees rarely go to work each day pondering the CEO’s vision or ...
Views: 1206 - Maintenance of Your Ride means way to keep it safe and secure - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2012 from Adriel AbbsEverybody knows that the vehicle which is owned by someone with their hard earned money is really precious to them. But owing a bike is not enough to impress your friends and girlfriends, as you need to maintain it also. Wherever and whenever you ride your bike it gets dirt and you just keep on ...
Views: 1204 - American Family Insurance (aka AmFam) - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2016 from shafat aliAmerican family insurance launched on 3rd October1927. Now, it has completed 100 years of professional services. This company has been started in Madison, Wisconsin when a salesman Herman pinged the doors of Farmers Mutual insurance Company. On that time, this insurance agency was offering ...
Views: 1199 - Fit Golden Years: Top 5 Exercises for Seniors - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Hannah WhittenlyThe golden years are the lovely times after retirement. All your bills are paid off and you no longer need to sit in early morning traffic to sit at desk from nine to five. These are the years when you get to enjoy your own schedule and life to its fullest. Don't look at the golden years and ...
Views: 1199 - Join a Fitness Vacation to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Jemmy CarrolPeople who do sedentary job accumulate body fat easily due to lack of regular exercise. They sit on their system for hours and keep working without moving. They have their lunch, snacks and even dinner in the same place without moving which creates problems. They accumulate so much fat that they ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - Is The Man in the Mirror a Fraud? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 from H. Les BrownFor the past few days, I've been reading Dr. Jed Diamond's newest book, The Irritable Male Syndrome with rapt attention (in advance of interviewing him on my upcoming internet radio program). In my estimation, this book is required reading for anyone in the helping professions. It explores a ...
Views: 1198 - Q10 can help you decrease the typical signs of aging. - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Sergen TashoIt is a brand new year, all of us are just in to the third month of 2012, approximately eight or nine weeks have passed since we made those new years resolutions to follow a health program. Those of you, who had such a great time over the holiday period, will most most likely have to lose a bit ...
Views: 1198 - Mindfulness and Conversation: Northwest Earth Institute Plants Powerful Seeds - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2006 from Maya FrostA few years ago, I was the national outreach coordinator for theNorthwest Earth Institute in Portland,Oregon. It was a very cool job. All day long,I talked to people across the countrywho were interested in gathering oncea week with a few friends, neighbors or co-workers in order to discover ...
Views: 1197 - To bee or not to bee? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2015 from Kenny McDowellI have recently been experimenting with healthy recipes in which I have included honey as a sweetener but I haven't really considered what it's true benefits are because honey is usually taken for granted as being a "healthy ingredient". I decided then to delve a bit deeper to see what ...
Views: 1196 - Seniors homes for elderly couples - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from larne btulaAdult couples who have just celebrated their silver wedding anniversary can consider relocating to one of the seniors homes to lead a happy and healthy life. These homes are part of independent living communities that offer a massive array of luxuries and activities to adults who want to lead an ...
Views: 1195 - A Friendly Gesture Can Go A Long Way For Seniors In Assisted Living - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Gloria Hao SchneiderHow would you feel if someone greeted you with his or her arms folded across their chest and their lips scrunched up to one side of their face when you walked into a room? Most likely, you would predict that something was wrong and with scrutiny, that the person is angry with you for something ...
Views: 1193 - Meditation Fundamentals - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2014 from nancy traversMost of us are so busy that the thought of sitting still for 20 minutes or even 5 minutes a day is beyond us. We know meditation is probably good for us, but rewards seem fuzzy and methodology even fuzzier. What, exactly, is meditation? And do you have to be religious? Meditation is often ...
Views: 1193 - Alzheimer’s disease, dementia risk lower in seniors who exercise which protects brain’s gray matter - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAlzheimer’s disease and dementia risk are lower in seniors who exercise as physical activity has been shown to protect brain’s gray matter. A new study found that seniors who exercise regularly have larger amounts of gray matter associated with better memory and cognition. Numerous studies ...
Views: 1192 - How to Find the Best Home Care Agency in Milwaukee - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryWhen you are looking for a good home care agency, it is important that you check into difference sources before you make a choice. There are so many home care agencies in Milwaukee, so there is no reason to settle for poor service. Many health conditions can cause you to need the services of a ...
Views: 1190(1 vote) - What is Flow and How Do You Get Some? - by A good place to look for a definition of flow is in Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book called Flow. He describes flow as "the way people describe their state of mind when consciousness is harmoniously ordered and they want to pursue whatever they are doing for its own sake." Flow is an optimal ...
Views: 1190 - The Power Of No! - by How often do we find ourselves in awkward situations we could have avoided simply by saying "no"? It is only after getting into those situations that we remember the simple act of saying "no" would have kept us totally out of them.
Your time and peace of mind are invaluable. There are times ...
Views: 1189 - Create a Vision You Life Deserves! - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2013 from NICHOLAS DillonDo you struggle to design and carry out a vision for your life? Do you find yourself living day-to-day without a plan and feeling like you have lost your focus? Read on to discover some inspiring tips on how to develop a vision for your future: Allow some time in your schedule to do ...
Views: 1188 - Are You a Midlife Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2009 from H. Les BrownHere's to a new beginning. You're off to a fresh start. You have new hope, new prospects, new horizons, a new vision. Your life is half over, you're dissatisfied with what you've accomplished, and here's your chance to get moving. No time like the present, you say. You look at what your boss ...
Views: 1187 - How to Beat Procrastination - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2003 from Susan Dunn“In the time you spent complaining about this, Susan, you could’ve had it done.” Did anyone else’s mother used to say that? She also might’ve added that if I’d just gone ahead and done it, I would: 1. Feel good about myself, with a sense of accomplishment 2. Free the energy of feeling like ...
Views: 1187 - Relieving Baby Boomers Pain and Movement Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Sheldon GinsbergThere is no way to quantify the influence the baby boomer generation has had upon our world unfortunately, they are only now beginning to be aware of the price they are paying for their efforts... While their highly intelligent and articulate minds have produced amazing results their lifelong ...
Views: 1182 - Senior independent living: An overview - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from larne btulaOne day you would retire from work and then you would have plenty of time to pursue your hobbies. Also you would have ample money to visit places and do whatever you want you do. If you can plan your post retirement living early then you can spend your golden post retirement days relaxing in a ...
Views: 1180 - 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 ...
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