Denise’s Viewpoint Retirement is defined as an action or fact of leaving one’s job and ceasing to work. Or, the withdrawal of a jury from the courtroom to decide a verdict. I am not a fan of the word ‘retirement’ because both definitions sound so
This month’s post is dedicated to my grandchildren. February is known as the month of love, generally a love between adults. Of course, I love my husband of 29 years, Greg, and my two adult children unconditionally. But the bond I am forming with my
Happy New Year!! I cannot believe we are already well into January. Little tidbit. January comes from the Greek word Janus meaning transitions, looking to the past and to the future. Looking back, 2022 was a year of multiple transitions for our family as I’m
What has your 2022 been like? I know you’ve had some real joyous days in your year and that you had the strength and courage to overcome any obstacles that came your way. I trust you can rejoice in experiencing another year and hope you
Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays where families of many generations customarily gather. Initially we plan for that “Norman Rockwell” gathering where there is much joy and delight in seeing everyone. Hugs and kisses are exchanged. Then afterwards, it is not uncommon for age groups to
Almost a third of our lives are spent sleeping. Therefore, it’s important to understand the relationship between aging and sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for both physical and mental health and one’s overall quality of life. Poor sleep is not a normal
Aging is a universal process. It’s highly personal. But growing older doesn’t mean you have to stop having fun and “act your age.” You may slow down and rightfully rest more. But don’t put the brakes on living life to the fullest, being joyful and
Family Character Definitions We all play a role in our family of origin-the family we were born into and/or the family we grew up in. Family roles shape how we interact with each other in the family system. At times, these roles function to create
Recognizing and Preventing Elder Abuse No one wants to admit our elders are abused, neglected and exploited. It’s much like hushing up about child or domestic abuse. Many think if it’s not spoken about, it doesn’t occur. But it does. According to the Centers for
Alzheimer’s is a progressive, irreversible type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Many confuse Alzheimer’s disease with dementia. Alzheimer’s progressively takes over the brain and is the most common form and cause of