This post may contain affiliate links, and I may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. I recently interviewed Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It, written in 2022. While the origins of ageism go back centuries, she also believes …
Holidays
Good Grief! Sorrow in 4 Healthy Steps: How to Grieve Losses from Covid—or your Life
The following article was written on February 2, 2021 by Katherine Esty, Ph.D., author of “Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness”. This article is reprinted by permission. Image by © James Thew from AdobeStock My January began with mourning. My beloved brother-in-law died in late December at the …
Five Grounding Tips for the Holiday Season
The following article was written by Dr. Lise Deguire. She is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and author of Flashback Girl: Lessons on Resilience From a Burn Survivor. Permission to publish the article has been granted. Observations As we officially enter into the holiday season, anxiety hangs in the air, with so many worries. …
Handling Difficult Conversations About Senior Care Following The Holidays
This post may contain affiliate links, and I may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. How Difficult Conversations Begin Seniors get together with relatives they don’t see often over the holidays. Because it is usually the first time relatives have seen each other all year, changes such …
Getting Through The First Holiday Season Following The Loss of a Loved One
This post may contain affiliate links, and I may earn compensation when you click on the links at no additional cost to you. Why First Holidays Can Be Difficult The holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas may be one of the saddest times of a family’s life following a death in the family. It may …
Remembering a Deceased Father on Father’s Day
Reflecting on Father’s Day Without Dad This will be the 17th Father’s Day without my father. My mother is still alive and I am able to celebrate her special day with her. I can only light a candle and pray for my father on his special day. Who Are Those Men in the Picture? The picture …