Adult and Senior Development Articles

This is from my personal point of view, having just broken my ankle, but what other point of view is there? People have offered to do every one of these things for me, and I’m so grateful and will be passing it on. I should preface this with the fact that I’ve offered people help from ...

As 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.nnSmiles are irresistible, contagious and fun. If you don’t believe me, try it. Be a smiling maniac for a day. Share heartfelt smiles with everyone you see. Share extra big smiles with your family and friend

Things change at Christmas time - new people come to your house with strange new things, you rearrange furniture, add new things like trees, get more tired, and pay less attention. All these things can confuse your animal companion causing them to do things they ordinarily wouldn’t do, and ...

If you’ve read my articles, you know I sometimes talk about knowing your time zones. Sometimes we can get stuck in the past, or treat current situations as if they were like something from the past, or spend all our time dreaming about the future and miss the opportunity that would get us the ...

Someone emailed me recently, "Do you think it's possible to have too much emotional intelligence going on? To the point that perhaps logic takes a backseat?" Good question. The fact is, we need both IQ and EQ. You can't have "too much" emotional intelligence, but that doesn't mean atthe ...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects about 5% of us severely and perhaps 25% of us more mildly. Women and young adults are more likely to suffer from it. It’s a form of depression that, according to the National Mental Health Association (NMHA), is a real illness with sometimes severe ...

Perhaps you’ve asked yourself this question in the past few years, or asked someone else whom you thought might have the answer. You’re wondering what you can hang on to, where you can find an anchor, or at least a marker bouy, in a world that’s never the same, and more not the same all the ...

Ever 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 DNA is now being made increasingly common due to its use for genealogy. It can now be used in determining ancestry and proving relationships. DNA is something that gets passed down gene

Drug rehabilitation centers have helped countless individuals win their battle against addiction. Receiving proper treatment is a necessary step for anybody who goes through a substance abuse problem. Yet many sufferers find themselves avoiding the formal care afforded by rehab centers. It’s not uncommon to hear people wanting to try to do everything by themselves. In reality, however, it proves too tall an order for any person to break free from substance abuse without pro

Her hair was disheveled, which was unusual for her. The mini stroke she’d suffered after the sudden death of her longtime friend (right at the breakfast table. Put her head down and BOOM. Transitioned into whatever awaits us upon death with nary a peep) was evident in her slowed speech and ...

You are in a situation where the hospital has done their job, but you still need outside care. In this situation a person can receive the care they need at home with the assistance of Arlington Home Care. There is a wide range of home care situations ranging from supportive care to more critical services. Depending on the type of care needed, a home care practitioner such as those provided by Arlington can be a registered nurse, a social worker, or therapist. Supportive Care

Around the end of January, post-holiday blues combine with bad weather, debt, allergens, failed resolutions, and long hours of darkness. In fact last year a scientist, using a formula of things that make us feel bad, labeled January 24 the most depressing day of the year. It’s a nasty ...

When you find yourself crying a lot, getting angry a lot, complaining a lot, feeling depressed a lot (you get the idea); your emotions are out of check. You’re being flooded with emotion, which makes “thinking”, good judgment and decision making impossible. This so frequently happens as ...

Currently, a number of people who are enrolled in Part B are expressing conce s regarding the enrollment process. The people are requesting for the Congress to help them be informed on when and how they are to enroll in Medicare.

Older people sometimes mistakenly feel that exercise has little benefit for them. They assume that because they have gotten on in years, and haven't been active for some time, that exercise really wouldn't do them any good. That is false; something as simple as taking a walk or starting a garden can be a good start to producing noticeable results. One should first consult with your Forth Worth Home Care aid before beginning any exercise program, but there is always a safe lev

Purchasing health care coverage is one of the most daunting tasks. Navigating through health insurance companies, choosing coverage and ensure you have received the best coverage at the best price, with the best service. This is all a bit overwhelming. It doesn’t get any easier dealing with Medigap supplement insurance plans either. There are a number of policies to choose from and a variety of private insurance companies willing to sell you the coverage. This makes it all

Her hair was disheveled, which was unusual for her. The mini stroke she’d suffered after the sudden death of her longtime friend (right at the breakfast table. Put her head down and BOOM. Transitioned into whatever awaits us upon death with nary a peep) was evident in her slowed speech and ...

Have you heard people say “It’s not my fault I’m unhappy, I had a bad childhood/spouse/employer”? Or maybe “I can’t ever be happy unless <insert name> changes their attitude.” Well, it’s time to put your life–and happiness–back in the hands of the only person who really understands you. Yourself. When you know the true source of everything in life and are able to access and use it, you are empowered. You are no longer at the mercy of chance and fortune. You are not a victim of circumstances; instead, you are the creator of your own life, responsible for everything you experience.

A common phrase used in Coaching and therapy is experiencing an “Ah Ha” moment. A thought occurs to you that shifts your universe, you get a different perspective. A basic value that you live by is changed or altered. Everything concerned with your life, relationships, faith or even who you think you are can be effected. It happens in an instant. The roller coaster just reached the top of the ride and then, you just took off! This was mine, yesterday.

What do you do when you don’t know the language or customs? That’s when your EQ, or Emotional Intelligence, comes in handy. On my recent tour to Russia, the people in large cities (Moscow, Saint Petersburg) knew English, but not in the small villages (Yaroslavl, Uglich). I thought I’d pick ...

If parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is the safest place on earth. Well, it isn’t but there are ways to make it safer and more child-friendly. Image via Pregnancy And Baby At Pinterest  For starters, let’s have a rundo

This question appeared on a blog recently, and of course it caught my interest as it was framed in terms of Emotional Intelligence. I maintain the answer is quite simple: because no one ever taught them how. Now, let me say that I don’t know that middle managers don’t know how to lead. In ...

First of all, what is emotional intelligence? I bet you’ve read some fancy definitions, and maybe even some of the academic articles trying to distinguish between emotions, feelings and moods. Part of emotional intelligence is what we could call “common sense.” So, some common sense ...

The Equalizer doesn't seem to be answering the phone so it looks like its up to you. What? Oh any of those nasty chores we all hate to do. For me its keeping lists, keeping records. Of course I can DO them. I was an event planner - it's nothing BUT details - but it's not my strong suit. ...

If parents had their way, their children will always be safe. Not even a single scratch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way. Even if we never take our eyes off our kids, bad things can still happen. Some parents would rather have their kids stay in the house, which to their mind is the safest place on earth. Well, it isn’t but there are ways to make it safer and more child-friendly. Image via Pregnancy And Baby At Pinterest  For starters, let’s have a rundo

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The importance of managing your personal health record cannot be emphasized enough. If there is a health crisis and a patient goes to an emergency room, the doctors do not have access to your personal health information. They could administer drugs to which a person is allergic or refuse to provide care without the proper information. Caregivers must organize the information and keep it handy so that it is available in a crisis. This is true especially for older adults who often have multiple medical conditions and a lifetime of medical history.

It's heating up. Lingerie, perfume and flower ads are flooding your email. The radio pumps out dining specials at various restaurants. In San Antonio, where I live, it shares airtime with the rodeo, and my thoughts wander ... I'll take my love to the rodeo and kill two birds with one stone! ...

I read an article this week dubbed “The Greatest Real Estate Deal in History”. Any clues to what that might be? Well, what was known as the Louisiana Territory (a whopping 828m square miles) was sold to America from its’ French owners in 1803 for a mere… $15m! That’s a few cents an acre! So why did they sell it so cheap?

With a plethora of old diseases resurrecting, increased obesity rates, an influx in diabetes and many other maladies, never before have people been more health conscience than they are today. Despite the awareness, Albuquerque Home Care understands that many still fail to implement a varied diet into their lifestyle, and this can reduce a person's lifespan significantly. Many people do not act until it's too late; they prefer the conveniences of continuing their current diet,

“Anger kills,” says Redford Williams, director of Duke University Medical Center's Behavioral Medicine Research Center. He references studies of cancer and cardiac patients. He has also authored the book, "Anger Kills". And “Prayer saves lives,” says Harold Koenig, director of the medical ...

For too long the mystery, fear and trepidation surrounding the elder years have kept us from maintaining meaningful relationships. Let’s start a movement to reframe our misguided perceptions and let the elder years be a time of continued living, not a time of waiting to die! Connection. Some family members have a hard time accepting that their elder relatives are not the “same” as they used to be, and hang on to that outdated vision of how they were. Relating during this new developmental phase requires a specific skill set for strengthening connections.

I grew up with the Edwards boys, Eddie, Freddie and Paulie, I’ll call them. Paulie was the youngest and his face and hands were terribly scarred. Eddie and Freddie had found some matches and gone out back and set a fire, bringing Paulie along to watch. Somehow Paulie was the one who ended up ...

Fred Rogers is one of my heroes. He was gentle "before gentle was cool". 1. You can never go down, never go down, never go down the drain. When life can involve divorce, layoffs, losing a child, being a single working parents, or starting a new career at 55, it's good to know you can never go ...

I am a mother. I had a mother. I write about emotional intelligence. There is nothing more emotional than "mother." Be prepared to welcome some visceral emotions. We depend absolutely on our mothers for survival, and this sort of feeling, or instinct resides in the reptilian brain, hundreds of ...

I just hung up the phone with Li-Yan, who wants me to come to Malaysia and present a workshop with her on emotional intelligence for businesses. She quit her corporate job there, because she found the work environment stifling, unethical and demoralizing. Now she wants to help businesses in ...

Halloween is an exciting night for children and a busy time for their parents. With such excitement, it’s easy for children to forget basic safety rules. n When emotions are running high, it’s a good time to remember to “use your head.” Plan ahead and plan to have a safe Halloween. Raise ...

One of the hardest things for some people to do is to accept the blame for something they did, as in admit they made a mistake. This has to do with authenticity, with being honest with yourself, and with your self-esteem. Perfectionists have the hardest time owning up to a mistake; in fact ...

You want to live longer? Here are five proven ways to enjoy your senior years. 1. Choosing what you eat: the Japanese have a very simple way to ensure that every meal is as nutritious as possible: ensure that the food on your plate comes in five colors. This is like saying always include fruits and veggies in your meal. For example, you may include melons, yams, tomatoes, carrots, and broccoli. After all, seniors have a greater pressure to carefully choose what they eat on a

My years in public relations taught me a lot about settingnup successful events – and that’s what you family nreunion can be. Here are some tips. 1. You take the lead. Maybe your family’s never had a family reunion. Probably nthey’d all like it, but someone has to get the ball rolling. It ...

After spending several days hanging out with my eighty-nine-year-old mother, she was quite pooped and in a deep sleep when I arrived at the nursing home the next morning. My sister, Sharon, and I checked in on her periodically. Later in the morning, Sharon announced that mom was awake, and ...

Some 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 down” could possibly come over you. Belly fat is a stark manifestation of extra pounds and more worrying, it’s a negating threatening condition. The majority put on pounds su

When we are not living consciously we run the risk of making choices that we don’t realize are choices – on autopilot. We become victims of our own conditioning. Unconscious living makes us susceptible to making choices for the wrong reasons – without checking our motives. Exhaustive research reveals that about 96% of humanity does not even realize that this is an issue, which is to say that 96% of humanity is sleepwalking. Fewer realize that present moment conscious awareness is the single most important factor of success in life – whatever success means to each of us.

As a midlife transition career coach, I often encounter clients are are initially afraid they won’t get hired because of their age. They’ve all gotten good jobs, but I decided to verify my experience with some senior HR professionals. Here’s what they told me: Q: Is age an issue? A1: "Age ...

In today’s world, computer technology is been used by human in almost every sector. Whether it is bank or shop or school, computer technology is widely used in all ways. The mobile and internet technology are growing leaps and bound rate. Linking of software with the internet provides an easy way to access the software from anywhere and anytime. Web Based School Management Software provides a perfect solution for the school management to manage their school function without

Have you gotten older and think that it is the end of all sexual activities? It should be as gratifying and spectacular in your golden years as it was in your teens. There are several people who experience the problem of erectile dysfunction and never get to experience this bliss if they do not take any measures to improve their condition. There are several drugs that are available in the market and help in this condition. You can buy cheap cialis through the physical stores

Keely is 30 and has been married for about 6 months. Last time we talked, she was expressing dissatisfaction with the man she’d married. They had disagreements over political issues that were influencing where they shopped, where he worked, and what TV shows they watched. She was wondering if ...