It’s the middle of the week and although most of the time it’s nice to share information, today I just needed a good laugh. Enjoy!

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I stumble upon emotionally moving videos on a regular basis. This video entitled, “Parent’s Wish”, struck me on so many levels. Josh Groban’s music in the background made the video touch my soul and brought me back to that moment sitting in the church as the service was given in memory of my mother. The only thing missing was Josh’s music. Secondly, the video, which I will share with you shortly, discusses the parent’s side of what they want as their life nears it’s end or even as they begin to age. Why do so many people find it so hard to honor our aging elders? Of all the gifts I have been given in life, none is more rich than benefiting from and truly understanding the value of our seniors. When my mother told me she was ready to die, I never once asked her to want to continue to live. Some part of me understood she was ready and my acceptance would help her on her journey. I hope many people who watch this video put what is learned into practice with the understanding that in it lies the destiny of each of our own lives. Click Here to play the video.

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We spoke with Dr. Aaron Petersen of Southwestern Eye Center in Sun City, AZ about how to recognize, diagnose and successfully treat cataracts in older adults.

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I’ve blogged before about Ninetendo Wii Bowling leagues however everytime I see a new video I just grin ear to ear. It’s so wonderful to see happy, active mature adults playing in ways they never dreamed possible. Enjoy and if your community doesn’t have this increasingly popular activity then gather a posse and head on down to the activity director’s office and let them know you want it now!!

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Tracey Longo, the Washington editor of the Financial Advisor magazine wrote a fantastic article entitled, “When Clients Forget”. The article discusses the continued need to protect our seniors and discusses the evolution of a growing trend of individuals becoming known as daily money managers. The association called The Association of Daily Money Managers can be found at www.aadmm.com. The article is important and informative. The AADMM organization is worth familiarizing ourselves with and the article will explain why there is a growing need for these individuals. (more…)

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