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Facing a Grey Divorce? Read these 7 Critical Issues first

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Divorce is difficult at any stage of life, but it could be more complex to navigate when you are older, approaching retirement, or already retired. In order to make sure everyone is treated fairly in a divorce, it’s important to consider these 7 critical issues for older couples seeking a separation. What is a grey divorce? A grey divorce, or a silver splitter, is a term for a demographic trend of a high divorce rate for older couples who have been married for a very long time. These individuals may have married young to start a family, and followed a traditional family structure of the man going out to work and the woman staying home to raise children. Once their adult children have grown up and started their own families, couples...
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What to do if your loved ones are lonely

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Reports from Age UK have shown that 3.8million people over the age of 65 live alone with 58% of them being over the age of 75. The chances of them feeling lonely, sad or even disconnected are high normally, let alone during the pandemic. The pandemic has left a lot of people feeling lonely due to the social restrictions that were put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Especially the elderly. With most things closing down and the only thing you could leave your home for was food and exercise with those you live with we had to change the method of communicating. Now restrictions have been lifted, a lot of people are still being careful on where and when they go out...
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Dating over 50: A Nervous Single’s Guide to Dating After a Long Break

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If you haven’t dated in a long time, getting back into circulation can seem overwhelming. Maybe you’ve been in a long-term relationship that recently ended, or you’ve been single and busy with other priorities. Either way, you’re bound to wonder if things have changed while you’ve been away, especially if you haven’t dated in decades and whether you’ll be able to adapt. Like most obstacles to romance, feeling a bit rusty can be overcome if you’re willing to make an effort. Try these tips for reviving your love life. Things to Do Before You Start Dating: Consider your priorities. As long as your expectations are constructive and realistic, it’s beneficial to have a checklist for the qualities you’re looking for in someone to date. Focus on the traits that matter, like kindness...
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6 Benefits Of A Good Care Home

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Life is full of magical wonders and adventure, from being a youngster running about outside to reaching our fabulous 20s and 30s, experiencing the joys of the 40s, and easing in our golden 50s. It is safe to say that life offers us a magnificent roller coaster of happiness, laughter, and memorable moments. With that said, it is also a time when we may have to make difficult decisions regarding the wellbeing of those close to us, particularly elderly parents. There will come a time where we will have to encourage them to sit back and relax. Replay the beautiful memories of all their years in a safe and comfortable environment that only a ...
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How To Find High-Quality Palliative Care: 7 Essential Elements

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Have you already decided that either you or your loved one needs palliative care? If that is the case, you should educate yourself on what you should look for to find the best palliative care there is. If you do not know where to start, do not worry! We are here to help you out. In this article, you will find a list of things that you should be paying attention to when looking for palliative care, ranging from staff proficiency, availability, and transparent procedures to very professional nursing staff and proactivity on the part of the general practitioner. On top of that, we can give you a tip for staying calm in such a stressful situation. Ideally, you should familiarize yourself with the kind of medical equipment your...
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11 Secrets from Seniors on Finding Lasting Love over 50

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Who better to ask for advice on relationships over 50 than those with long and happy relationships behind them. Seniors can offer a unique perspective on marriage and lasting love. Look to those who have celebrated their golden and diamond anniversaries. Their decades of experience can help you find love that lasts whether you are looking for a new relationship or want to ensure that your existing relationship stays the course. These are their relationship secrets: Listen to your family. Couples can benefit from listening to advice from family members. Family members can offer a different viewpoint on the relationship. Their approval may not be necessary for you to find happiness, but seniors state that listening to family matters. Listen to your friends. Your friends can...
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How Can You Help Your Elderly Parents Remain Social?

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Loneliness can become a big problem for people as they get older. You might start to lose contact with your friends, and some of them may move away or even pass away. One of the things that might make you worry about your elderly parents is whether they have the company that they need to prevent loneliness. Even couples who live together can get lonely if they only have each other. While you might do your best to keep in touch and visit when you can, you can’t necessarily be there for them all the time. So what can you do to help prevent loneliness? Find Them the Right Place to Live The right living arrangements can make a big difference...
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Dealing With the Loss of a Someone Close to You

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Unfortunately, loss is something that we will all experience to some extent in our lifetimes. The beauty of life is counteracted with the fact that we must all pass at some point or another. This will mean eventually having to deal with the loss of a loved one in some capacity. Now, this is a morbid topic and something that we often try to avoid thinking about. But really, death is natural and it isn’t something that we should really fear or avoid talking about. In fact, when people experience loss, many struggle as they’re unsure what to do, how they should be feeling and how they should deal with those emotions. Here’s some information on the subject that should be able to...
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4 Tips for Coping When You’re Caring for a Disabled Partner

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As we get older, many of us will become sick and infirm, and a portion of us will end up with disabilities. This means that a portion of us will also end up caring for a partner with a disability. Carers of the disabled are more likely to be stressed and suffer from symptoms of loneliness, isolation and depression than the general population, which is shocking, but perhaps not surprising. There needs to be a change in the way that carers are supported via official means, but until that happens, if you are caring for a disabled partner, you need to do what you can to take good care of yourself. With that in mind, here are some tips that...
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How To Support Your Husband Or Partner With Hair Loss

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Hair loss or male pattern baldness is very common. Men that are approaching their 50s usually begin to lose their hair somewhat rapidly. However, some men also begin to lose their hair in their early 20s or early 30s. This is also quite common as the bald gene is dominant and if you have a family history of baldness, you stand a high chance of losing your hair as well. For women who are married or with their boyfriend or husband that is losing his hair, it can be quite sad to witness them begin to have confidence issues. You may have never seen your husband act so timidly before, unsure of himself and unhappy with the way he looks. We always...
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