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Sharon's Senior Living Blog December 2008 Archive

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

Holiday Romance, and Romance Closer to Home

Monday December 29, 2008
Have you ever had a holiday romance, or fantasized about having one? As travelers start planning spring and summer vacations, a surprising number of them have holiday romance on their ... Read More

10 Tips to Help Older Seniors Enjoy the Holidays

Wednesday December 24, 2008
For many seniors with physical, mental, or emotional needs, holidays can be highly stressful, confusing, or even depressing. To help your older friends, grandparents, or other family members enjoy the ... Read More

A Beginner's Guide to Regifting

Tuesday December 23, 2008
Have you ever received a gift that wasn't right for you? We all have. If it's not junk, we tend to hang onto it because we like the person who ... Read More

Be Prepared: Winter Safety Checklists for Family, Home, Car & Pets

Friday December 19, 2008
The wind and freezing temperatures moving across the United State are bringing special challenges to residents of all ages, and if you're caught in cold weather it's important to be ... Read More

6 Tips for Safe Winter Driving

Wednesday December 17, 2008
Winter is a great season for travel, but winter travel can quickly become winter trauma if you aren’t prepared for the extra challenges that winter driving brings for older adults ... Read More

10 Tips for Happy Retirement Living

Monday December 15, 2008
Talk about retirement and most people’s thoughts immediately turn to money—especially now when the economic outlook is so uncertain. They wonder if they’ll be able to afford the life they want ... Read More

Humor: Holiday Eating Tips

Wednesday December 10, 2008
If you follow these holiday eating tips, you'll have a holiday you won't soon forget. But hurry: January is just around the corner...

Credit Card Late Fees: How Much Will It Really Cost You?

Sunday December 7, 2008
As the holiday shopping season gets into high gear, it's important to be careful with credit cards. Credit card late fees have nearly tripled in the past decade as credit ... Read More

Is Online Dating Right for You?

Saturday December 6, 2008
Online dating has become very popular, and it's a great way to meet people who share your interests and your geographical area. While many older adults have found loving companions ... Read More

How Well Does Your Hospital Provide Critical Care?

Monday December 1, 2008
If you suffer a heart attack, heart failure or pneumonia, which critical care services are recommended to give you the best chance of recovery? And can you trust your local ... Read More
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