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Humor Therapy for the Elderly By Dr. Marion Somers
My 76-year-old father used to laugh all the time, but ever since he started having problems with his health, he stopped smiling and laughing. How can I get him laughing again? – Craig in Texas
I use a concept called “humor [...] We all need a plan for long-term care You can call us baby boomers, but don’t call us seniors. Today’s grandparents are younger in mind, body and spirit than any generation before us. We certainly don’t feel old. Nevertheless, we’re aging, and living longer than ever before. So it’s inevitable that we’ll need help someday [...] Just as many of us start to enjoy our empty nests, we’re faced with a new dilemma: the possibility of moving an older parent into our homes. When a loved one can no longer live independently, there are a number of options available, ranging from in-home care to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. But [...] We all need a plan for long-term care You can call us baby boomers, but don’t call us seniors. Today’s grandparents are younger in mind, body and spirit than any generation before us. We certainly don’t feel old. Nevertheless, we’re aging, and living longer than ever before. So it’s inevitable that we’ll need help someday [...] With every new year comes the promise of new beginnings, with many a resolution centered on improving one’s health, happiness and well-being. For those caring for an aging parent, though, it’s tough to put yourself first. Caregivers tend to overlook their own mental and physical health, and often feel guilty about taking time for themselves. [...] The holiday season is a time of happiness and excitement. We start to feel it – as early as November – as homes are decorated with lights, stores are overrun with shoppers and radio stations are playing festive music. Of course, the holidays can also bring on feelings of sadness, nostalgia and loneliness for some. [...] |
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