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Loss of a Pet
BY SHELLEY WHIZIN “Nobody can fully understand the meaning of love unless he’s owned a dog. A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes.” – Gene Hill Introduction In this article, we explore...
The Meaning of Happiness Over 50
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..." - United States Declaration of Independence. 1776 Is...
Benefits of Playfulness in Older Adults
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." -George Bernard Shaw Growing older is an interesting journey. You're wiser, more experienced, more mature, and you grow in many different ways. Hopefully, you’ve taken the...
The Bucket List: Personal Priorities, Mission & Visions
"And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years." – Abraham Lincoln “…. It’s the life in your years … “These words hold a poignant reminder to live life by doing all the things you love freely and with the joy of...
Aging & Sex: Relationships, Benefits of Sex and Sexual Performance
Jim Croce wrote a beautiful love song back in 1970, called, "Time in Bottle." He wrote that song right after he found out his wife was pregnant, overwhelmed with love for her. He wanted to savor every moment. Unfortunately, he died only 3 years later in a...
Bereavement: A Process of Healing the Loss of a Partner
The loss of a loved one turns our life upside down. Our world as we knew it has changed and those changes require that we, in turn, adjust to a new "normal." - Author Unknown When we fall in love and become partners, either through marriage or life commitment,...