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76 years of marriage!

And they still love each other.
In this day of living together, quickie marriages and even quicker divorces, we seem to be surprised when we hear of 25th wedding anniversaries (I’m coming up to 24 this October!). Then, we hear of couples making it to 50. But what about a couple who married in 1933 - [...]

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Daylight Savings Time can be tough on some

If you live in a place that does Daylight Savings Time (DST), you’re likely springing forward this weekend. I remember when my children were babies, I dreaded any time change because their body sure didn’t understand the concept of one extra hour of sleep in the fall and one less in the spring.
In the [...]

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5 links to share

On my Internet rounds, I get to see many great posts that I’d love to share. So, today here are 5 of the ones I think are the most interesting and that you may get the most out of:

Seniors for Living: Geriatric Patients in Emergency Departments
Yahoo: Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later
US News: [...]

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Video: A Parent’s Wish

Many of you are watching your parents or beloved friends and relatives age and the aging process isn’t always easy. Younger people may find themselves becoming frustrated sometimes, and not knowing what to do when the adult they loved all these years becomes more childlike in need.
Here is a lovely slideshow that someone told me [...]

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Say “no” to bibs - mealtime dignity

I’m reposting this piece because it’s turning out to be quite popular. Many people are finding it through search engines, but for new visitors to the site, I thought I’d post it again and announce an upcoming contest. I have four nice aprons that would suit either women or men at meal time. So, I’m [...]

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