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Posted by Deborah Miller on October 19, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Written for Caring Transitions by Rhiane Jessica.
Stress is manageable, but staying on top of it gets harder as you get older. Studies show that adults aged 50-64 are 19% more likely to get stressed. This is mainly due to increased pressure from numerous responsibilities, like preparing young adults for adulthood and assuming bigger roles at work, and in part due to a "cultural deemphasis on people as they gradually get older."
What's worse, th...
Posted by Deborah Miller on September 15, 2020 at 8:53 AM
With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 dominating the news, it’s hard to think about anything else
sometimes, especially if you are trying to stay home as much as possible and practice social distancing,
as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Following these recommendations may help
protect you from contracting the virus, but it could also have negative effects on your mental and
physical health.
Seniors who are forced to stay...