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Caring for our Elders and Raising Abuse Awareness

2 days ago

Caring for our Elders and Raising Abuse Awareness blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/caring-for-our-elders-and-raising-abuse-awareness/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Nearly 1 in 10 American senior citizens are abused or neglected each year, yet only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse is brought to the attention of authorities, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Elder abuse can mean physical and psychological harm, but it also may manifest thr...

5 days ago

Positive food for thought during this difficult season of life ... See MoreSee Less

Suicide Among Older Adults - And Help For Them

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Suicide Among Older Adults – And Help For Them blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/suicide-among-older-adults-and-help-for-them/ ... See MoreSee Less

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//// By Susan Birenbaum LCSW, MBA, C-ASWCM //// People do not realize that suicide is a major problem in the elderly. Since Older Adults have so many medical issues, it is assumed that death is a result of co-morbidity rather than suicide. Albeit, our society does not value older adults as other cul...

Here's Another Shortage Caused by the Pandemic

1 week ago

WOW! Here's Another Shortage Caused by the Pandemic
Reduced coin production, lack of circulation leads to rationing for banks -
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Reduced coin production, lack of circulation leads to rationing for banks

2 weeks ago

It's true! Sadly, the hotel didn't last long. But don't feel bad. Now there's the Alaska Aurora Ice Museum :)

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Happy Father's Day! ... See MoreSee Less

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My oldest of my local grandtoddlers and I worked on learning The Fruit of the Spirit last year and he has it down cold thanks to a fun song on YouTube - youtu.be/xWoWDdeD-ns
We're continuing to refresh our own memories AND teaching his little brothers as well this year and here are some of my latest projects for it - they love stickers and markers so these should work well for them all. And what a great way to look at it with the words in the Cross, don't you think? :) ... See MoreSee Less

Putting Pen to Paper in the Time of COVID-19

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Putting Pen to Paper in the Time of COVID-19 blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/putting-pen-to-paper-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ ... See MoreSee Less

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“To write a letter is human, to receive a letter, divine” – Susan Lendroth Four years ago, I downsized. Living in an apartment house, I am now part of a community, not a formal one, but one with a passing hello in the lobby or weather conversation in the elevator. However, it was my relationsh...

7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse

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7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/7-common-myths-about-elder-abuse2020/ ... See MoreSee Less

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to...

3 weeks ago

A friend and I were talking about how God can use dogs to comfort us - and even lower our blood pressure. I loved this photo - made me think of my sweet mom who has always loved them. And I love these encouraging words. Hoping this is a blessing to y'all as well! ... See MoreSee Less