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“Any good therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.” Although often disputed, most attribute these words to Stephen Grellet, a Quaker Missionary. As we shroud the New …
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Whether you are a new divorcee or have been divorced for years, blending child custody and the desire to spend holidays with the children you both love can lead to long discussions, hard decisions, and hurt feelings, not only for the adults but for the children. Many couples include holidays and summer vacations in their …
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Old friends coming to call, past loved ones reaching out, strange animals at their feet, and monsters at the window and under the bed. No, they are not inhaling smoke or sniffing an illegal substance. These are Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients experiencing what can transiently turn into a dangerous side effect of their disease – …
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December and the start of the New Year are perfect times to assess the mental health and wellness of family members. Inspecting living conditions, making discreet inquiries about finances, and probing social connections can help in determining physiological and psychological health. These simple observations can identify the onset of a number of behavioral, cognitive, or …
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Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria; fires in California, Washington State, and Oregon; marches in Charlottesville; demonstrations in D.C.; and shootings in Las Vegas. Watching the news, listening to the radio, or reading a local newspaper disrupts emotional competency. Bad or negative news, actual or perceived, trigger anxiety, fear, and an emotional imbalance in children, …
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