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Grief Relief: Blue Christmas: Tips for Dealing with Holiday Sadness
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
Though the December holiday season inspires feelings of warmth, belonging, connection, and joy for many people, there are other individuals for whom the month is one of increased stress, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and depression.
Grandparents: Test Your Safety Savvy
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- Written by Sandra Gordon Sandra Gordon
Among all the duties you may have as a grandparent — such as chief cookie baker, babysitter, homework helper, and sibling-squabble referee — you’re the safety police, too.
How the Virus is Changing Thanksgiving
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The pandemic will have an impact on Thanksgiving this year (along with other winter holidays).
Balancing Act: The Joys of Aging
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- Written by Candace O’Donnell Candace O’Donnell
Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design.
Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.
Remember Yourself When Making Caregiving Decisions
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- Written by Eileen Silverberg Eileen Silverberg
Oftentimes, many of us, when making decisions as caregivers, tend to leave out a vital factor: ourselves. As caregivers of our loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s, our role as the decision maker gets emotionally demanding.
Lancaster Office of Aging Announces Free Virtual Senior Center
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Lancaster County Office of Aging has announced the opening of LCOA Virtual Connections, a free virtual senior center for Lancaster County residents age 55-plus. The program is the first virtual senior center in Pennsylvania to be offered by an Area Agency on Aging.
5 Tips for Remote Caregiving during COVID-19
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- Written by BPT BPT
If you’re one of the millions of caregivers in the United States, you know that COVID-19 — and the realities of social distancing and isolation — may complicate the day-to-day tasks of caregiving.
Deal with the Stress of Caregiving — and Help the Caregivers You Know (2)
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Being a caregiver for an elderly parent or relative, or anyone who suffers health problems, can be exhausting.
Pulling Beauty from the Ashes
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- Written by Katie Weeber Katie Weeber
Since 2000, 50plus LIFE (previously Senior News and 50plus Senior News) has won more than 130 awards for its editorial content and design.
Here’s a look at an award-winning article from our archives.