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Love Is Forgiveness, Compassion, Submission and Respect- We've Come Too Far to "Think Old"-- Right? - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Sherry GavandittiWe’ve come too far to ‘think old’...Right? The answer is a resounding YES. But we’re not all there yet. In the prime of our lives we felt age-neutral. We didn’t feel too young and we didn’t feel too old. We were ‘just right’. At least by our own perceptions. We made plans and worked hard ...
Views: 1328(1 vote) - ONE DAY, SOMEDAY, TOMORROW - by How do you change a thought, how do you live into a new thought, how do you embody a new thought? The starting point is waking up to the current thoughts; then consciously making choices about the thoughts we have and creating a new thought pattern, a new habit of thinking. Here's one story:
I ...
Views: 1298 - SpectraMaxx- The World’s First Megatonic! - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Henry BizaSpectraMaxx fills in the gaps found in our modern diets by providing the broadest spectrum of antioxidants and trace minerals ever contained in a single supplement. By combing the incredible ingredients of Spectra AO and SupraMaxx into a powerful supersaturated formula, Sisel has created the ...
Views: 1292 - The Masculine Mystique - Field of Lost Dreams - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2008 from H. Les BrownEach of us begins his or her life at the center of a perfect 3-pronged conspiracy. Born into an established environment, you immediately commence your cultural formation. After the initial explosion of neural and synaptic formations, for the first three years of your life, your environment plays ...
Views: 1277 - Yoga Eye Exercises Rule - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Hal WechslerYoga Eye Exercises Help Double Reading Speed If you get bored by these facts about your eyes, hang in because coming up are baby-easy two-minute exercises to improve your vision to function up to ninety-five years. Have you noticed that many Seniors past eighty years old, read with ...
Views: 1272(2 votes) - Buts Are Nice - by No, you can’t have a raise.
No, you can’t go to the show tonight.
No, you can’t have an extra $5.00.
No, you can’t have a new dress.
BUT . . .
And there should always be one . . .
You CAN have, be, do something else.
Why make *no* what it has meant to generations of people?
Point in ...
Views: 1260 - Are there any exercises that help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from dr kellyWhen people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing and even sleeping. Research indicates that not only do we need to exercise our ...
Views: 1259 - Basics You Should Know About Medicare Health Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Kevin GermainHealth insurance is complicated. It is no surprise that people are confused by the intricacies. Medicare and supplemental insurance prove to be no different than ordinary health insurance plans as it also comes with multiple puzzle pieces and supplements that leave little room for error. ...
Views: 1257 - "Want to know some weird tips about your Health?" - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Want to Know Some Weird Tips About a Healthy Body?” • 1. Me: “I’m a certified skeptic with a Master’s in Sarcasm cynicism & Contrarianism. But some weird stuff really…” • 2. You: “I don’t gotta believe it, right? OK.” • 3. Me: “My kids screamed bloody murder before getting an injection ...
Views: 1256 - Key Benefits Of Cauliflower in enlarged prostate - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanNutrient-rich cauliflower - one of the most commonly used for cooking vegetables in our kitchen. Cauliflower - is not only very tasty vegetable, but also herbal remedy. Inflorescence of this vegetable contains such vital nutrients like indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which help in preventing ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - Planning for Success? Don't Leave Out the Most Important Ingredient! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2002 from Susan DunnAccording to research by Martin Seligman, Ph.D., pessimists are more often right, but optimists accomplish more. Optimism is an emotional intelligence competency, can be learned, and it can be twice as important to your success and happiness as your IQ. Take a look at some of this exciting ...
Views: 1253(1 vote) - A 'Magic Bullet' For Treating Stroke - It's t-PA - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Junji TakanoIschemic stroke (cerebral infarction) is the most common type of stroke. It is a deadly condition caused by blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain. Paralysis on one side of the body is one of the sequelae of stroke. According to the World Health Organization, ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - The "I'm Right, You're Wrong" Dynamic - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Jane ShureA few weeks ago my buttons got pushed. Oh yes, I sure did get triggered. In March, I was invited to be a guest on the NPR radio program, "Voices in the Family," hosted by Dan Gottlieb. I am a psychotherapist with 30 years of expertise in treating trauma, shame and eating disorders, and was ...
Views: 1247 - A Way to Find More Happiness Through Your Work - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Susan DunnOur mantra is “if you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting.” With that in mind, let’s talk about “happiness.” If you're into professional development, you've heard of Martin Seligman, Ph.D., who developed the theory of Learned Optimism. Optimism is ...
Views: 1246(1 vote) - Changes to Your Healthcare: What You Might Have Missed - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaChanges to Your Healthcare: What You Might Have Missed As many already know, the new healthcare overhaul this year will allow young adults to stay on their parent’s healthcare plans. But there are a few lesser known provisions that will be taking place in the coming months that might have a ...
Views: 1244(1 vote) - How you React to CHANGE Influences your Success At-Work & At-Home. - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“How do You React to Change at Home, At-Work, & in People?” (For me, it sucks.) • 1. Me: “How do we decide to pay attention or mentally SNOOZE when someone is talking?” • 2. You: “Uh, I don’t know and I don’t care. Why should I?” • 3. Me: “If you don’t get it, you’re leaving money on the ...
Views: 1244 - What can Home Care do for me anyway? - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Johnny LoweryWHY HOME CARE? There is some kind of saying somewhere by someone about a time for everything. There is also a saying about paying the piper. If, in a wise moment, you put the two together they answer the why should I get Palo Alto Home Care question. Let’s take a look at an example of what ...
Views: 1239(1 vote) - Oxygen Concentrators – A Vital Tool for Oxygen Therapy - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlPeople who suffer from COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) often experience a narrowing of air passageways, making it hard to breathe. Chronic bronchitis is a type of COPD, and it gets progressively worse as time goes on. While it has some similar symptoms as asthma, symptoms don't ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Notes to Brainiacs or Those Who Are Becoming Brainiacs - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Hal WechslerNotes to Me, Myself, & My Shadow • 1. Our brain is a creator of ‘habits’. Its goal is to organize what we do as daily Routines on auto-pilot. That’s good & bad. The benefit of Habit is Not to have relearn daily how to drive, read, dress ourselves & do our job. • 2. Excessive-Habits turn us ...
Views: 1234 - Grandpa, What's a Grownup? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Gary Robertson“Grandpa, what's it like to be grown up?” “You want a big answer? Or a little one? “Little.” “Well, then. Being grownup is like having two arms and two legs. You need them before you can run around and do what you came here to do. Come here and sit on my lap. Now give me your legs. See, ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Excellence: An alternative to perfectionist - by Excellence: an Acceptable Alternative to Perfectionist
excellence: very great merit, quality or ability The New Lexicon Webster’s Dictionary
perfectionist: the quality of being perfect - not content with anything less than the very best
excellent: adar, aw-dar?- to expand to be great or ...
Views: 1228 - Make New Year's Resolutions That Work This Year - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2002 from Susan DunnMaking resolutions means resolving to do something, committing to do something. In Emotional Intelligence terms this is called Intentionality. It means saying what you mean, and meaning what you say. What are your intentions for your life this coming year? What do you intend to do to make this ...
Views: 1225(1 vote) - How An Oxygen Concentrator Can Eliminate COPD Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Scott RidlAn oxygen concentrator can eliminate COPD symptoms. For those seriously contemplating investing in an oxygen concentrator, the chances are high that you’ve been prompted to make this decision due to a long-term battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder, or COPD. COPD is a dual-disorder ...
Views: 1223 - Establishing Tai Chi as Usable, Credible,Accepted Complementary/Alternative Medicine Practice - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2012 from Laddie SacharkoAs a Tai Chi teacher in the communities of NE Connecticut for the last 15 years, I have found consistently that Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, MD's and Nurses will almost universally affirm a patient's practice of Tai Chi for many chronic health conditions, ...
Views: 1222 - 4 Amazing Home Health Care Services for Your Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2015 from Anica OaksYou might not be surprised to know that seniors require more care than children due to the numerous ailments, the medications that must be carefully measured, and the amount of supervision that some medical conditions require. What you might be surprised about is the variety of options your ...
Views: 1218 - Five Tips for Visiting an Elderly Loved One with Alzheimer's or Dementia - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from Dixie SomersCurrently, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and 1 out of 3 seniors in America will die from some sort of dementia. These numbers are staggering in and of themselves, but these are only a small fraction of the people whose lives are impacted by Alzheimer's and dementia. ...
Views: 1213 - Your Midlife Crisis: Transition or Transformation? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2009 from H. Les BrownI've been away . . . yes I have. But all that's behind me now, and this month is shaping up to be a transitional one. I'm needing to take my business from a disappointing conclusion with the end of 2008 into something even more dynamic and transformational as we move more deeply into 2009. ...
Views: 1209 - What's Synchronicity? - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Hal Wechsler--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What Picture Comes to Mind With The Word, Synchronicity? If you have to stop and analyze it – Latin: combining Syn (together) with Chronos (time), like I do, and still cannot get a handle on ...
Views: 1207(2 votes) - Pros and Cons of Long Term Care Insurance - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2016 from Brandon LeibowitzIn recent years long term care (LTC) insurance has gained in popularity, mainly because it is so new and takes time for people to comprehend. Crated in the 1980s as a way to prepare oneself for retirement, long term care insurance policies are now held by nearly eight million group or ...
Views: 1206(1 vote) - What changes in the brain to people with Alzheimer's disease? - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from mijlo cirejcAlzheimer’s disease affects the brain of a person. It incapacitates a person and makes them totally dependent gradually. The cerebral cortex reduces in size. The cerebral cortex is the external covering of the brain and it is responsible for scholarly performance. The brain undergoes many ...
Views: 1204 - When to Stop Driving - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkDRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving. For many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting ...
Views: 1202(5 votes) - Grief Work Transformation - by Loss is an experience that affects us all at various times during our lives. Our society tends to deal with loss the same way it deals with death and dying - as a painful event to get over rather than as a natural process that can cause growth and transformation.
Every loss leaves us with an ...
Views: 1201 - Fall Prevention and Home Safety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkFALL PREVENTION Every year over 1.6 million older adults go to the emergency department for fall related injuries. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the main cause of fractures, loss of independence, hospital admissions and death. Hip fractures are the most common and ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - Sleep Patterns Change with Age - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Josh TalAge is the most important determinant of the required amount of sleep a person needs. The volume of children’s sleep hours will depend on the stage of they are currently in. In the case of newborns, they sleep an average of 16 to 18 hours a day. As they reach the age of one, children’s sleep ...
Views: 1199 - Geriatric Care Manager (GCM): A Professional That Caregivers Should Know About - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2013 from Nancy SteinOld age isn’t for sissies. Or for their caregivers, who often juggle full-time jobs, families of their own and other responsibilities. Taking care of an elderly loved one can be an overwhelming, challenging, emotionally draining "job." And, yes, sometimes it does take a village. We’ve found ...
Views: 1196 - Summer Can be a Dangerous Time for Seniors Citizens - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Sky PalmaSummer Can be a Dangerous Time for Seniors Citizens When the weather gets hot, seniors are prone to some of the same dangers as children. Like children, they have much more sensitive body reactions to changes in weather conditions. It’s not widely known that a simple air-conditioner can be a ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Boomer Women: Ready to Change Your DNA? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that ...
Views: 1194(2 votes) - Shedding off belly fat via fitness treadmill machine - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Charles OngSome individuals will advise you that getting rid of abdominal fat is one of the hardest obstacles in fat-shedding efforts. There’s reality in this. Examining yourself in the mirror prior to slipping into your working dresses in the morning, a bothersome thought of “how come it’s not ever going ...
Views: 1190 - Individual Care: Treating the Elderly with Respect and Dignity - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2015 from Rachelle WilberEverywhere you look, people are living well into their eighties, nineties, and hundreds. These are the new elderly with a longer life expectancy, especially for women, increased mobility, and greater opportunities to enjoy their golden years. They are in addition to the generation of fifty- to ...
Views: 1187 - What Einstein said about life without mentioning Relativity. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Do You Know These Einstein Quotes?” • 1. “The only valuable thing is Intuition.” • 2. “A Little bit of knowledge is a dangerous thing. But, a Lot of knowledge is too.” • 3. “If you cannot explain your amazing idea, invention or theory to a smart ten-year old, you may NOT be on to ...
Views: 1185 - True of False: What your Eyes See... - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Hal WechslerTrue/False: “What your eyes see, your ‘heart’ is bound to believe.” • 1. “I don’t even know what that means. What’s-In-It-For-Me? to even think about it?” • 2. “If you take this knowledge to mind, you will be in the top 5% of students and executives. Example: if we see it on TV, hear it on ...
Views: 1178 - How Can DNA Testing Help Me with my Genealogy? - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Tim WrickEver wondered if DNA testing could help you discover who your ancestors were or where they were from? Now you can find that out with such a test. Testing DNA was made popular by the numerous high - profile paternity tests and criminal investigations it has been used in. These days testing your ...
Views: 1177 - How do you feel about yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2006 from Craig NathansonFaith Shades did all the right things—all the things society expected. She attended law school, was involved in television and news production and was a top producing real estate agent. Suddenly one day a new perspective emerged about her life and what she really wanted. Today, Faith is the ...
Views: 1175 - "Is the Power of Suggestion Making your Life Better & Rewarding You with Wealth?" - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Is The Power-of-Suggestion How You Make Money, Cement Relationships, & For Personal-Protection?” • 1. Me: “Mike, (my teenage kid) do you intentionally use “Suggestions” to motivate yourself to ace exams & classes, and to influence, persuade & convince girls?” • 2. Mike: “Pop, you just got ...
Views: 1174 - Depression and the Elderly - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Cheryl ZangrililDown in the dumps, hopeless and helpless, feeling that all of your best days behind you or no one really cares? And on top of it all, you keep getting older. This is how many older people feel on a daily basis. Which is why depression represents one of our great fears of aging? Everyone has ...
Views: 1172(1 vote) - Why It’s Never Too Late To Start Exercise - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from Richard ClarkeThe westernized world is pretty unhealthy. I come from Wales and more than a quarter of all over 40’s are obese. We are also an ageing nation, with around 45 per cent of us being over 45 years old. These figures, combined with the continued downward trend in activity levels, makes Wales a ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - Express Yourself with Internet Articles - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2003 from Susan DunnSelf-expression is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. It helps you solidify your thoughts and feelings, gives you a chance to pass on the knowledge and wisdom only you have to give, and nourishes your creativity. Perhaps you’ve seen an article on the Internet and said, ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - Be Generous - Give A Smile! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Richard NeufeldAs we go through our daily lives, doing the things that keep us busy, it is easy to forget about giving to others. We forget even though we may be able to improve someone’s day with something as simple as a smile. For most of us this is a very easy thing to do. Smiles are irresistible, ...
Views: 1165 - When Perfect Isn't Good Enough - by Being a perfectionist can do you in. Excellence is good enough; don't saddle yourself with perfectionism.
If there's one thing that can really hamper a person, it's perfectionism. it's like a wolf in sheep's clothing, because it seems to be heading in the right direction, but it's actually way ...
Views: 1164 - The Voice as Spiritual Ally - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Jocelyn RasmussenWhether speaking or singing, many of us want to change our voice to sound richer, sweeter, more authoritative or more sensual. However, practices intended to alter vocal qualities from an external desire rather than from an internal transition are limited in their impact and sustainability. It ...
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