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If you have retired, you may be thinking about selling your home and moving to a smaller one. This may be because all your children are fully grown or they live overseas. Downsizing your home is a good decision for many retirees as they do not need the responsibility of having to take care of a […]
Empty nest syndrome is a real thing. For many parents, their children’s departure from the home can be a difficult time. You may feel like you have lost your life purpose or are all alone now. This can lead to depression and feelings of isolation. However, there are ways that you can stay happy during
Those of you who have been following me for a while, know that I have Panic Disorder and CPTSD which has lead to long bouts of agoraphobia. Right now I am in the midst of one of those bouts where I have not left my house in several months. As a matter of fact, I
Like most people, many of my New Year resolutions fall by the wayside by mid-January, so this year instead of making resolutions, I am choosing to focus on a word. By focussing on a word as opposed to a resolution I am not putting any pressure on myself to reach a benchmark or
Many of us have known people in life who aren’t properly equipped for it. Luckily, most people will grow into functioning capable adults around their 20s, with a few taking an extra decade off to prepare themselves. For the parent of an unprepared child, especially one who is approaching or at adulthood, it can become
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Natural and manmade disasters happen all over the world, often with very little warning. As global warming’s effect is making natural disasters more commonplace, it has become vital for disaster management solutions to evolve to meet the need. Between 2011 and 2013, the federal government spent over $135 billion on disaster relief. This
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Old age comes to us all, and this can be a source of worry or anxiety for many of us, largely due to the unknown nature of what the future will bring. It is natural to be worried and concerned about what to expect from your retirement years, and the best thing you can do
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It may get to a time in your own life, or in the life of a loved one, where you will have to make some changes to the living situation that you or your loved one are in. There can become a point where it is not sustainable to live on your own, but it
We are all more than aware we should prioritize our immunity. Our immune system will keep us healthy, and this means that we’ve got to give our immune system the support it needs. But this also means understanding the ways that we can damage our immune system. Let’s show you some things that could have
As a woman of a certain age, in my fabulous 50’s, I am concerned about retirement. I have worked and raised four children living mostly paycheck to paycheck and have nothing saved. Taking steps to take control of your retirement planning could have a positive impact in many areas of your life. Start today with this…
Health is something that changes slowly over time but has a big impact on the person you become as you grow older. It’s an especially relevant subject if you became ill as a child, and have never lived without the effects of a chronic illness or an infection that had you deep in its grip
One’s retirement is something that many people look forward to. No more commute, no more putting in long hours, no more wondering whether you’ll get the promotion that’s available…there are a lot of upsides to leaving the workforce for good! However, the good times won’t naturally arrive. You need to think about many different aspects
