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Fostering Love: Caregiving Parents Lose a Daughter Whose Life and Death Offer Cherished Lessons

After 30 years of caring for a disabled daughter, time for parents to grieve and care for themselves

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

January 30, 2012

Fostering Love: A beloved daughter

Source: Photo by Tom Famulari

A Story of Love and Blessings: Bridgette Famulari with her parents

A Blessing: Grieving and celebrating a disabled daughter's life and loss

More Stories About: Age issues, Care Giving, Eldercare, Empty Nest, Family, Grief, Mind & Spirit, Your Kids, Your Family, Grandparents, Marriage, Partnerships, Relationships, Sandwich Generation, Doctors & Hospitals, Caregiving, Healthcare, Long Term Care, Mental Health, Health, adoption, aging, bereavement, death of a child, disabilities, foster parenting, loss, what is grief • All Categories

The Pros and Cons of Adult Communities for those of us 55 years old and Up

What to consider before you move into an active adult community.

By: Barbara Corcoran

January 23, 2012

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Real estate expert Barbara Corcoran on Adult Communities

Before you buy into an active adult community, be sure you know what questions to ask.

When it comes time to assessing an active adult community, there are a few key questions you should ask.

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Kiss & Zutell: Conquering Post Holiday Depression.

How to tackle the day after doldrums.

By: Irene Zutell

December 22, 2011

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Six tips to conquer post-holiday depression.

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Kiss & Zutell: I'll Be Home (Alone) For Christmas

Sometimes shared custody means no family for the holidays.

By: Irene Zutell

November 30, 2011

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Home alone for the holidays doesn't have to be a disaster.

When shared custody means having no kids for the holidays, what do you do?

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6 Hot Healthcare Topics You Should Discuss With Aging Loved Ones Over the Holidays

‘Tis the Season to Talk to Parents and Grandparents About Health

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

November 29, 2011

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6 Lessons in Senior Healthcare: The holidays are the perfect time to talk with parents and older relatives about healthy aging issues.

Holidays are a Great Time for the Family to Discuss Their Seniors’ Health

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Mean Girls: Is Your Mother Being Bullied in Assisted Living?

'Senior Bullying' in Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Homes

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

October 21, 2011

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Bullying in assisted living?

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Mean girls? Is there bullying going on in your mother's assisted living facility or nursing home?

Elder Bullying in Assisted Living?

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Kiss & Zutell: Help! I'm Back At Work and Don't Know How To Dress!

Midlifers back in the workforce and fashionably challenged.

By: Irene Zutell

October 20, 2011

Dear Kiss & Zutell,

I've re-entered the work-force. So much has changed, not the least of which is the dress code. It's tough enough being one of the older people in the office without looking like I got my wardrobe from a time capsule. Any ideas on what to wear?

Sartorially Challenged in Chicago

Dear SCIC:

Back to Work Fashions: The Blazer

Back to Work Fashions: The Black Dress

Back to Work Fashions: Accessories

Back to Work Fashions: The Sweater

Back to Work Fashions: The Shoe

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A 60th Birthday Bucket List: One Woman’s Birthday Gift to Herself

Here's a Great 60th Birthday Present to Yourself

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

October 19, 2011

Want a great birthday gift idea for yourself? A Birthday Bucket List!

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Want a great birthday gift idea for yourself? Create a Birthday Bucket List.

Want a great birthday gift idea for yourself? Create a Birthday Bucket List

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Midlife and Moving Back Home? College Grad Coming Back to the Nest? Tips on How to Cope With Moving in with Your Daughter/Mother

Full Nest: Aging, Debt, Divorce, Unemployment, Recession are forcing generations of families back into the same house

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

October 1, 2011

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Living with Mom? Here's how to keep the peace

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Divorce, debt, unemployment and the recession are forcing more of us to live with our parents -- new college grads, newly divorced, newly laid off? Here's how to keep the peace

5 Tips: How to Cope With Moving in with Your Daughter/Mother

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How and Why to Start Making Retirement Home Plans Now

Where do you want to live later?

By: Karen Springen

September 20, 2011

Is your dream retirement home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?

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Is your dream retirement home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming?

Even if you plan to work for many more years, start thinking about your dream retirement home now.

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