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A New Meaning for the Words “Senior Prom”

Written by Linda Abbit on March 9, 2009 - 0 Comments
Categories: Golden Oldies, Visiting

If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I’m a huge proponent of intergenerational visits with our Golden Oldies. The Orlando Sentinel recently ran a story about an intergenerational event I think simply takes the cake — a senior prom held at an assisted living community, Summerville at Oak Park, [...]

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Funny Fridays 3/6/09 — Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!

Written by Linda Abbit on March 6, 2009 - 6 Comments
Categories: Finding Laughter

One bath tub: included with the house One portable bath spa mat: $30 One bottle of bubble bath: $3 Losing my wife in the shower stall: Priceless Photo and Caption Credit: Mr.Thomas’ photostream ———————————– Top 10 Signs You’re Getting Old You try to straighten the wrinkles in your socks and suddenly realize you aren’t wearing [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 3/4/09

Written by Linda Abbit on March 4, 2009 - 4 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. ~ M. Kathleen Casey ************************* It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it. ~ Lena Horne ************************* Others may argue about whether the world ends with a bang or a whimper. I just want to make sure mine doesn’t end with a whine. [...]

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Book Review: You Want Me To Do What? Journaling for Caregivers

Written by Linda Abbit on March 2, 2009 - 7 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, Reviews

“How can I possibly find time to write in a journal?” I said, thinking of my already never-ending “To Do” list. In this brief and encouraging book, “You Want Me to Do What? Journaling for Caregivers,” author B. Lynn Goodwin shows caregivers how we can make the time — starting with just a few minutes [...]

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