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5 Things You Should Know If You’re Living with a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

Body, Family, Life

One of the most difficult people to live with is a person with Alzheimer’s disease. But unlike the chronic complainer, the know-it-all, the narcissist and all those other obnoxious personalities, the behavior of an Alzheimer’s-afflicted individual is not of his own making, but is the result of failing brain cells. Which adds to the difficulty because you can’t call them out for their inappropriate behavior as they cannot control themselves.

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Originally posted on May 7, 2018 @ 11:00 am

How to Help Kids Deal with Grief

Family, Healing, Life, Spirit

The loss of a loved one is a devastating event for both children and adults. Following a loss, it’s perfectly natural to experience emotional turmoil and a wave of different feelings. A major part of dealing with death is the grieving process that allows us to accept that a person has died.

Since children are diverse in nature there is no single way that every child will experience the grieving process. It is dependent on a variety of factors such as age of the child and the bond the child had with the recently departed. One thing’s for sure though, during this difficult phase children need solid support from their parents and other adults in their life.

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Originally posted on March 23, 2018 @ 8:30 am

Wonderful Examples of Kindness

Inspiration, Life, Spirit

Feeling stuck in life is normal for many. When you have been going through the same motions for what feels like an eternity, it can easily wear on you. While you might feel like you have tried everything to break away from routine, there are probably still countless options you have not yet considered.

In many cases, feeling better about your own life is all about taking a moment to see how you can make a difference in someone else’s life. Acts of kindness can get you far and most of them do not require much from you. [Read more…] about Wonderful Examples of Kindness

Originally posted on March 14, 2018 @ 11:00 am

It’s Okay to Quit Sometimes

Inspiration, Life, Spirit

No one likes a quitter.

Never give up.

The chances are you grew up with these tenets. We’re taught to keep our eyes on the prize, to persevere until we reach our goals, and that giving up is not an option.

But guess what?

Sometimes, it’s okay to quit. Depending on the circumstances, giving up IS an option. And sometimes, it is the smart thing to do.
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Originally posted on March 7, 2018 @ 11:00 am

How To Help Friends And Family Members That Have Financial Problems

Family, Life

Times are tough so sooner or later we are going to have close friends and family members that become unemployed. Alternatively, they can end up injured and insurance does not cover medical bills. Responding when someone you love has financial problems is quite difficult simply because they might be too proud to accept help. Fortunately, there are different ways to help them out. Here are some ideas that you can always try.

Offer Cash Gifts

When short term cash flow difficulties appear, financial gifts are highly recommended. Just think about how much you can offer without ending up in a tight situation and offer that maximum all at once. Smaller gifts from time to time can also work. The idea is to be sure that the receiver understands the fact you are offering a gift. They can always visit instant payday loans direct lenders or similar for loans. Since you care, highlight that the money is a gift. [Read more…] about How To Help Friends And Family Members That Have Financial Problems

Originally posted on February 22, 2018 @ 2:19 am