Archive for June, 2011
Aging Doesn’t Have to be an Obstacle to Creativity
Question: I have a good friend, age 70, who retired about two years ago as a dynamic international management consultant. She was creative in so many ways – gourmet cooking, painting, writing and more. Today, her life appears as a shell of her past. She focuses on television and her granddaughter and sees few people. […]
Posted: June 27th, 2011 under General, H.E.L.P..
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Getting Work at an Older Age Can Be a Challenge
Question: I am a 65-year-old woman facing a dilemma. I have a home in the South Bay where I have lived for the past 30 years. For a variety of reasons, I took a home equity loan which I cannot continue paying. I have tried to re-finance my home but the bank will not do […]
Posted: June 20th, 2011 under Financial, General, H.E.L.P., Legal.
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Personal Reflections on Being a Caregiver
Dear Readers: This week I would like to share an experience I had as the closing speaker at a 48-hour caregivers retreat. It was sponsored by the Los Angeles Caregivers Resource Center and held at the Mary & Joseph Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Posted: June 13th, 2011 under Care, End-of-Life, Family.
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TV and Advertisers Catering to Older Viewers
Question: Now that I’ve turned 60, I have become more aware of the youth emphasis of television shows. Recently, however, I’ve noticed a change. In fact there are a few more shows that I now can relate to. Is it my imagination or has there been a shift? A change would be a welcome relief. […]
Posted: June 6th, 2011 under General.
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