Brooke says: Being a woman over 40, I know that I feel sexier than ever. My wisdom and self-confidence allows me to feel comfortable in any situation, and I shine brighter than I ever could have at 20 or 30.

The Mindset of Hip, Healthy & Sexy Women Over 40
By Sybil Henry

What she thinks, knows and does to be her best at midlife

Arriving at the mid point of life can be the most exciting and fulfilling experience ever. This is your time when you get a second chance to be better than ever. Here are some insights to help you connect with your inner hip, healthy and sexy best over 40.

A hip woman over 40 carries herself unapologetically and owns a style that is uniquely and authentically her own. Her style is a reflection of her essence on the inside that she brings forward to the outside. She is a savvy shopper and makes decisive clothing decisions that consistently reflect the clarity of her personal style and body shape. The unspoken communication of her style demonstrates to the world that she understands and accepts who she is, which radiates her personal power and confidence. She is well aware of the value she brings in her strengths and is lovingly accepting of her weaknesses.

A healthy woman over 40 is in charge of her body and is the biggest advocate for her own well-being. She is well educated about her body and the nutritional needs to keep her functioning at peak performance. She understands the value of regular exercise and has found activities she can enjoy that are compatible with her lifestyle and fitness goals. She measures and monitors her hormonal health knowing it is the single most important contributing factor affecting her emotional and physical health. She knows it has more influence on her weight and shape than anything else she will eat or do. She has given up a lifetime of dieting, trading it for a new treaty that has an awareness and respect for her natural body rhythms based on self-guided intuitive principles rather than externally imposed rules and deprivation. She does not use food emotionally; she makes conscious choices about what she decides to put into her body. She faces her feelings, feels them and expresses them assertively and appropriately rather than stuffing and eating them.

A sexy woman over 40 is comfortable in her own skin; she is self-loving and enjoys giving and receiving pleasure. She is no longer content pleasing her partner without it being a reciprocal experience. She understands that being sexy starts with her. She has taken responsibility for her feelings and starts by feeling sexy about herself. She is in tune with her body and knows her unique pleasure triggers. She communicates her needs for pleasure with her partner knowing it is a source of their pleasure to satisfy and fulfill her. She enjoys emotionally healthy and fulfilling relationships with people who have shared values. Her environment is harmonious and in balance, reflecting her values and her lifestyle. Home is her source of strength; it is nurturing and serves as a place for renewal. She has made her bedroom a sacred space of sensuality, serving her deepest desires. She is interested in growing and stretching herself and is not content staying the same.

When you are living life to your fullest potential, the beauty and power on the inside is reflected on the outside. Empowering yourself to embrace this as the best time of your life can be cathartic and inspiring for you and all of those who come in contact with you. This is your time to shine. Celebrate, own and embrace living hip, healthy and sexy over 40!

Sybil Henry brings her passion and experience from the fashion and beauty industries to help women win the battle of aging and live hip, healthy & sexy over 40. She is founder of the website The Style Concierge and delivers a free weekly email highlighting one product or service solution every Hip Monday, Healthy Wednesday & Sexy Friday. You can learn more about this free service by visiting http://www.TheStyleConcierge.com.

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Brooke says: When was the last time you relaxed by just catching a sunset or a sunrise? Taking a moment to take in beauty can give you an instant moment of freedom and peace.

By Sarah Nagel for Work Awesome

Do you ever feel like a zombie after a long day at work? You feel so depleted and tired. You hardly have any energy left at all. The only thing you want to do is eat comfort food, pop open a brewski and watch television until bedtime.

We’ve all been there. Zoning out in front of the TV can be a great way to relax, but more often than not, it just makes you feel even more useless. Sitting immobile on the couch for extended periods of time can reinforce your own sense of helplessness and exhaustion, especially if it becomes your regular evening routine.

Although it can be difficult to rally enough energy after a tough day, sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to get off the couch, turn off the TV and find something better to do (sorry to sound so much like your mother, but she was right). If you’re drawing a blank on what else to do with your time, don’t worry. We’ve got a few ways to relax that will help you feel less like a soulless blob and more like a happy, fulfilled human being.

Just go to sleep.
Take a bath, soak in a hot tub or relax in a steam room.
Change into your comfiest clothes.
Listen to soothing music.
Cook one of your favorite recipes for dinner.
Go for a walk in a park or take a short hike.
Kick it up a notch and go for a run instead.
Play a sport with friends like Frisbee golf, soccer or basketball.
Try yoga or do some gentle stretches.
Visit Oprah.com for guided meditation podcasts.
Light scented candles.
Look through old photo albums.
Write in your journal, try art journaling or make a collage.
Trade massages with your partner.
Knit, crochet or sew.
Bake cup cakes or muffins.
Go for a drive in the country.
Play with your kids (if you are a parent).
Escape into a great novel.
Take a bike ride.
Sing karaoke.
Cuddle with your cat or play fetch with your dog.
Relax by the pool with a magazine.
Play tennis, racquetball or squash.
Spend time gardening.
Sit on your front porch and watch the world go by.
Brainstorm your “bucket list.”
De-clutter, clean and make your living space as comfortable as possible.
Start planning a vacation.
Window shop in a new part of town.
Play a musical instrument.
Talk to your family.
Invite a friend over to play video games.
Go dancing.
Play pool or shuffle board.
Swim laps.
Build your own community with a blog.
Take an art class or a pottery class.
Bead a necklace with chunky gemstones.
Get ahead of schedule and make a Christmas gift for someone special.
Pray.
Write a letter or send a card…just because.
Mail a bunch of photos of yourself to your grandparent or an elderly relative so they know what you’ve been up to.
Make a cup of tea or warm up some hot apple cider.
Enjoy some deep cleansing breaths.
Sit quietly by the beach, a lake or a creek.
Savor a meal in a local café or pub.
Make plans for the weekend.
Challenge a friend to a game of foosball or go bowling.
Reconnect with a favorite childhood pastime.
Volunteer.
Call your funniest friend.
Get your adrenaline pumping with a kickboxing or spinning class.
Have a picnic.
Watch the sunset.

Brooke says: If you are tired of the same old beach, mountain, and amusement park vacays, why not consider a hot springs or mud pool resort. This is a great one in New Mexico, but don’t forget, Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, it’s a beautiful resort.

Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Not Just Another Mineral Springs!
By Gina Trujilloand Edward Gonzales

Imagine traveling throughout the high rocky deserts of Northern New Mexico in the early 1500’s, looking for gold the Legendary Fountain of Youth. Now visualize that, in the center of this arid, rocky stretch of land, you find a natural hot spring bubbling out from a hidden rock outcrop. What a find! While it may not be a legendary fountain which would turn old solders into young men, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs was undoubtedly honored as a sacred therapeutic area long before the Spaniards showed up.

A Tewa Indian village called Posi was once located near by these hot springs, where the locals left artifacts like arrow heads and pottery shards in the area around the Springs. The Springs had been noted in the journals and reports of numerous explorers, including Zebulon Pike in the 1800’s. Many who found the site recognize it is a wonder and a treasure. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs was first started as a business in 1868 by a gentleman named Antonio Joseph, a prominent businessman and politician linked to early New Mexico history. This was a ground-breaking move, setting up “the very first natural health spa in the nation.” It was also a sanitarium where it is reported that many people with different illnesses were treated and cured, earning Ojo Caliente exposure all over the country. There is even evidence that suggests Kit Carson often came to the general store that was opened along with the springs.

What is it that makes Ojo Caliente different from many other hot springs? It’s a combination of four unique minerals that well up with the waters in this area. Guests can choose between natural springs with lithium, iron, soda and arsenic. This is actually the only known spot on earth where this blend is available. Each mineral is associated with its own exclusive health benefit. Lithium targets depression symptoms and mental disorders. The soda alleviates digestion concerns and aliments associated with the stomach and intestines. Iron is useful for the immune system, circulation, and those problems associated with blood flow. The arsenic reduces arthritis suffering, skin complaints, and ulcers.

Think about a mud bath? The special mud pool area lets visitors cover their bodies with a mixture of smooth clay and then lounge awhile in the warm and comfy sun while it dries. This helps draw out toxins from the body, leaving the skin refreshed. This can be a wonderful way to unwind, and truly, how many times after the age of five do we get to just coat ourselves in wonderful, squishy mud?

While there are many lively discussion voicing concerns as to the health claims associated with the Springs. With many people asking if they are merely folk tradition passed down through a lost age or just plain false claims, lots of people continue to swear by them and investigations continue in attempts to demonstrate these natural health solutions as valid. In fact, there is a resurgence of folk medical traditions that are proving to be real and quite beneficial.

You will find many houses at Ojo that are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, for example the Historic Hotel, was built in 1916, and the Adobe Round Barn about 1924. The actual Co-ed Bathhouse is the oldest building at the springs, dating back to the early 1860’s. Ojo Caliente has a number of lodging selections, from pueblo style rooms with kiva fireplaces, to suites having a private outside hot tub. There is a new Wine Bar and Lounge, plus the Aresian Restaurant in the Historic Hotel. Where you can enjoy the spa, gift shop, and yoga exercise classes. If you’re the outdoors type, there exists a two mile bosque outdoor tail and a 12 mile mountain cycling trail. Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs offers something for everyone.

The hot spring’s pools usually open up from 8AM to 10PM, seven days a week. The mud pool is open from 8AM to 5PM, May through October, weather conditions permitting. Young children under the age of 13 will need to have adult supervision and are restricted to the Large Pool only, which is open to them from 10AM to 6PM. There is a Quite Zone with a Whisper policy in the resort to ensure the maximum amount of relaxation for the visitors.

For more information about the Hot Springs visit the business listing for Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs in our Horse Tail Trails business directory. To help you discover the marvels found in the Mountains of Northern New Mexico, USA – by the way no Passport is required, visit Northern New Mexico’s Premier Business and Community Directory: http://www.horsetailtrails.com

Gina Trujillo is an artist and writer working for ERG Enterprises LLC. Her most current project is Horse Tail Trails New Mexico Business and Community Directory. Gina can be contacted at Horse Tail Trails Business and Community Directory: http://www.horsetailtrails.com

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Screw cupcakes, this red velvet is for breakfast
From Food Republic

Okay, maybe not screw cupcakes, that’s a little harsh, but since pie appears to have taken the world by storm as 2011’s dessert of choice, we thought we’d repurpose the good old red velvet technique into something everyone can still enjoy without the shame of being “so 2008.” Of course, if just the mention of pie for breakfast sets your belly rumbling, a nice porky quiche should set you right [5]. And if you like quiche, you’ll love its simpler cousin, the frittata [6]. But we digress. Leave confections big and small behind and indulge in these impressive and tasty red pancakes for brunch.

Servings: 4
Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 egg
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions:

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
In another large bowl, beat egg with buttermilk, sour cream, food coloring and vanilla extract until smooth.
Slowly whisk in the flour mixture, adding melted butter in gradually as well, until all lumps are out.
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat, then drop in batter 1/4 cup at a time to form pancakes.
Flip when bottoms are set and bubbles are forming on top and cook until firm and fluffy all the way through.
Serve warm with cream cheese or syrup.
Level of Difficulty:
Easy
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10 minutes

How To Pair Wine With Pizza Recipes
By KC Kudra

Beer used to be the beverage of choice for enjoying with a pizza, but wine seems to have overtaken it as the favorite. Different wines suit different recipes though and because there is a world of difference between a full-flavored beef and chili pizza and a delicate, garlic-infused white one, there is no “one wine to suit all”.

It is a myth that you have to serve red with dark meat toppings and white with lighter ones but if you are not following this rule, take care. A heavy flavored red can drown out the delicate flavors in a seafood pizza or a white one. A light-flavored white might not be able to stand up to chili beef, jalapeno, or other full-flavored toppings. Use your judgment when it comes to pairing pizza and wine.

There should be a suitable white for every recipe (even if you have to find a really full-bodied one for meaty toppings) and a suitable red for every one too (even if you have to find something light-bodied or sparkling). Forget anything too strong, too unusual or anything oaked. These are much more difficult to get right.

The tomato sauce used on most pizzas is acidic so you will not want something to weak or full-bodied. A medium-bodied California Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Shiraz would work here, or you could keep in line with the Italian theme, choosing a Chianti. An earthy Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio would be good with white pizza or you could opt for a glass of champagne to make it a gourmet eating experience.

You should choose a bottle with enough acidity to stand up to the sauce and complement the topping if you want to bring out the flavor of the toppings. If you are a lover of crust recipes, pick something that will bring out the taste of the crust and tone down the toppings and sauce. If you want to match the wine to the whole dish, including the toppings, sauce and base, you will want more of an all-rounder.

Wine Tips For Specific Varieties of Pizza

For a cheese topping, try a Zinfandel, Barbera, or Sangiovese. Veltliner or Gruener would suit an artichoke topping and Chianti is usually good with most vegetarian toppings. If sausage is your preferred topping, try a meaty Zinfandel. Cabernet Franc is good with fresh tomatoes and either Chianti or Barbera, would suit pepperoni. Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Beaujolais are your options for pineapple and ham.

What to serve as a beverage depends on the occasion and your mood, as well as the recipe you are making. If you are just making something simple for the kids then you will probably want to forego the wine (at least for them!)

However, if you are making a gourmet dish to impress your guests at a dinner party, presenting the perfect bottle alongside it will do your reputation as a host a world of good.

There are wines to suit all pizza recipes no matter whether you prefer white, red or rose and no matter which types of pizza you prefer to make. Beer and pizza go great together but wine will certainly add a sophisticated element to your pizza night.

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Love and Spirituality – Explore Nonreligious Ways to Intertwine Hearts in Bonds of Love
By Donna Patterson

Is spirituality important in love relationships? You bet it is! But does that mean you have to be a religious person to exhibit spirituality? Do you have to be member of a church or synagogue?

No!

Many couples today have little interest in organized religion, yet they do exhibit spirituality. So we’re going to explore love and spirituality in religious and non-religious terms.

Religious: Many couples build their devotion for each other in ways that intertwine their hearts in bonds of love by following Bible principles. And they find common strength to endure the trials and tribulations of love and marriage through strong faith in God.

Their lives revolve around their faith that guides and directs them–this unity of purpose cements their bond.

Non-Religious: On the other hand, other couples view the spiritual aspect of their relationship as unimportant because they think spiritual means religious. But that’s not necessarily so.

There are aspects of spirituality that simply mean being a good human being with character and conscious. These are people who, by their conduct, prove they can be depended on to practice human values that, when working together with their partner, will intertwine their hearts in bonds of love.

That said, can you think of any valid reasons for incorporating spirituality into a relationship?

Well, let’s liken spirituality to building your dream house. You want one that is structurally sound, solid and secure.

You want to build a home that will last a lifetime and perhaps be passed down to your children and grandchildren. And it all begins with laying a solid foundation set deep for strength and support.

Why is setting a firm foundation so important?

It’s because everything else hinges upon the stability of the foundation.

And so it is with relationships–any relationship of substance and endurance begins with establishing a solid foundation. There has to be some semblance of spirituality in moral and ethical values such as:

Honesty, Kindness, Goodness, Love, Faithfulness, Self-control, Peace, Joy

Without such spiritual values, upon what do you build?

Ask yourself these questions:

Do you want your partner to be honest in his dealings with you and others? Would you want to live with someone who is kind and exhibits goodness to friends, his children, his parents? And do you want him or her to shower you with love and in general be a person who loves rather than hates or shows contempt for others.

What about faithfulness-is that important to you? Or would you rather him become involved in sexual infidelity and scandals? Does your partner exhibit self-control under trying conditions? Or does he anger easily and perhaps lose his patience in rage?

The answers are of course, you want your home to be a haven of peace, joy, laughter and love!

Again, is love and spirituality important?

Yes!

And when couples practice human goodness toward to one another they are exhibiting the spirituality that is necessary to intertwine their hearts in bonds of love.

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Better Sex With Yoga
By Texas B

While it’s easy to associate yoga with pretzel-like contortions, the practice can also enhance your intimate encounters. We already know that Yoga can increase flexibility, give you better muscle tone and relieve stress, but did the possibility of better sex ever cross your mind? (Yes, you heard me right) While it’s easy to see how the physical benefits of greater flexibility and strength can be a boost in the bedroom, the benefits go way beyond that.

Yoga has profound effects, both physically and emotionally. It energizes the body, calms the mind and sets your spirit soaring. Sound familiar? The intimacy of sexual union creates the same response. This is not by mere coincidence. Both are deeply sacred acts. And when treated as such, an amazing shift in consciousness occurs.

The practice of Yoga gets you out of your head and into your body. Quieting your mind and shifting your awareness to subtle sensations in your body. The true essence of Yoga practice is to offer your heart to your practice – completely. Allowing yourself to feel comfortable and safe as you enter vulnerable poses. As your practice deepens, you peel away the layers of insecurities and self judgment and come to a place of acceptance and self love. As you evolve into your true self, letting go of self imposed limitations, this can’t help but transfer to your life outside the Yoga studio, particularly your intimate life.

As you increase your ability to quiet your mind and tune into your body, you will be better able to tune into your partner – both spiritually and sexually. Increasing your awareness and sensitivity will enhance your pleasure and the experience takes on a whole new dimension.

Yoga teaches you to focus on how you feel…

Yoga calms your mind, bringing your attention away from the interferences of thoughts, judgments, attachments and anxieties and brings you to a place of inner peace and inner strength. You become more receptive to both yourself and your mate.

So, the next time you’re in Yoga class, really experience each breath, each movement, with all of your senses. Listen to your body. Offer yourself, your heart, completely. Reap all of the rewards of your practice. Life becomes a richer experience when you do.

Namaste,

Texas, Certified Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor at The Fitness Underground- Los Angeles
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Brooke says: Even if you never achieve deep meditation for long periods of time; sitting still to listen is very valuable for growth and peace of mind.

Learn How to Meditate for Beginners And Those That Have Been Meditating For Years
By Francis G Taylor

If you want to learn how to meditate, there are a few questions you would be better asking yourself first. In the same way that, if you wanted to learn how to exercise, there are many types of exercises that would be suitable, depending on your age, fitness, time available and just what are the benefits you would be looking for.

When wanting to learn how to meditate, you could ask yourself

(a) what do I actually want to meditate for?

(b) Is it for stress relief?

(c) Is it to reduce anxiety?

(d) Do I want to discover deeper aspects of myself?

(e) How committed am I to learning to meditate?

These are just a few of the questions that you could ask yourself if you want to learn to meditate. Once you have got a clearer understanding of your own desire for wanting to learn how to meditate, then you are in a better position to decide what form of meditation to undertake, as there are literally hundreds of forms of meditation.

Many beginners to meditation are looking for some peace in their lives, less stress and anxiety, and any other benefits that they experience are often seen as a bonus. However, I have run many ‘How To Meditate For Beginners’ courses, and from my experience, you will have a much more enjoyable and fruitful experience of meditation, if you sit back and really consider why you are wanting to learn to meditate.

If you are looking for less stress in your life, then virtually any form of meditation, if practiced correctly, will reduce your stress levels. Simple breathing techniques are excellent for calming the mind and reducing mental and emotional anxieties.

However, I have noticed over the last twenty years of teaching meditation, that an increasing number of people are looking for more from meditation. If you are one of these people who want to learn how to meditate for reasons other than stress reduction, then the type of meditation that you choose is extremely important.

As I have already said, most meditation techniques will reduce stress. However, if you are looking to explore the possibilities of spirituality or explore aspects of your deepest nature, or are looking for answers to the deepest questions about the nature of life, the nature of death, the nature of love, etc., then your choice of useful meditation techniques is very limited.

Many meditation teachers claim to offer meditation techniques that will reveal to you your deepest nature. Upon further questioning, (and I would always encourage you to question your meditation teacher), you will probably discover that there is some kind of proviso or limit to what they can teach you. For example, a Buddhist meditation teacher can teach you meditation, but can only offer you Enlightenment in another lifetime. So you are expected to buy into the unproven idea of reincarnation, ie; you will discover the whole truth in some future lifetime, that you may or may not ever have. The sheer uncertainty of relying on ‘faith’ or ‘beliefs’, is a cause of anxiety in itself.

My advice, if you are a beginner, wanting learn meditation or have been meditating for the last 50 years, is this. Follow the meditation techniques that I teach. If you are not getting what you are looking for, then keep looking and find another meditation teacher.

The benefits of learning to meditate cannot ever, ever, be overstated. It will change your life. You can learn to meditate by simply watching my 5 free meditation class videos.

Francis Taylor has been teaching meditation all over the world. He believes that it is possible to find the light in this lifetime rather than only when you pass on.

Finding the light will allow you to live a more joyful life. Through meditation and being initiated you will expand and grow to new heights that you never dreamed possible.

It all starts with letting go, being still and observing. You can experience Francis Taylor’s enjoyable guided mediation absolutely free of charge by visiting http://www.MeditationClassAtHome.com

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6 Steps To Losing Weight Together
By Eric G. Ho

Find that you and your partner are both overweight? What can you do together to lose that extra weight? The best solution is to make some lifestyle changes together; everything from food to activity. Don’t try to go on a two different diets. Stay on the same one. The problem with going on two separate diets is that if one of you sees the other eating a particular food, they might be tempted to go off their diet. Below are six steps to losing weight together:

1. Plan your diet or food intake together. Help one another stay on it. Both of you should write down your weekly goals and talk about your diet menu. Write steps to how you are going to stay on this diet; everything from shopping to cooking to cleaning up. Document your progress in your journals.

2. In the kitchen together, throw out all junk food, sweets, fattening foods… Don’t have fattening food in your house. Only keep in the refrigerator and pantries food that is on your diet. If you don’t want to “throw out” the food, donate it to a soup or church kitchen.

3. Plan physical activities together. For example, after dinner every night, go for a long walk around your neighborhood. If that’s not possible, find a time to go to a local high school track and walk around it together. Still more, you can join a gym together and meet there after work. You can go biking also. There are any numbers of activities you can do together. Find one that you both enjoy and can stick too. This will help your figure and your heart both.

4. Be the number one fan for each other through the diet. It’s not easy to change food intake and what we are used to eating. But if you can help each other stick to it, after a few months it will be much easier. Also, do thinks to make it more enjoyable. Place candles on your dining room table and make it a romantic dinner setting. Anything to make your time of eating more enjoyable is a good thing.

5. On the weekends change it up. Maybe go on a picnic together. This way you could mix eating with taking a hike afterwards. Eat out on the weekends but eat healthy and stick to your diet caloric intake. Eat salads, seafood, fruit, chicken instead of steak and potatoes. Avoid desert. Be there for one another in support.

6. Look on the internet for new diet meals. The internet is full of low calorie and low fat recipes and menus. Look together and find some that appeal to you both.

The key is to support one another as you venture out into this new weight lose program. I can be exciting and most certainly bring you closer together.

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Herbie Winokur, now deceased, and daughter Julie Winokur in a scene from the documentary The Sandwich Generation. Millions of adults are juggling responsibilities for children and aging parents, according to a new poll. (Ed Kashi/Corbis)

Pass the Mayo – When You’re Sandwiched Between Your Kids and Your Parents
By Jaynie Callaway

Many people today are in what experts are calling the “sandwich” generation; while they’re still raising their own children, they’re finding that their parents need assistance as well, sandwiching them between two generations that need their care. This is an incredibly trying position to be in; keep reading for some tips that can make it a little easier to handle.

Advances in medical care mean that people are living longer these days – while our grandparents could have expected an average lifespan of about 60 years, we’re looking at an average that’s a good 10 years beyond that. While this can mean more time to spend watching grand and great-grand children grow up, it also means that adults are more likely to spend at least some time caring for aging parents. When you’re helping your parents in their twilight years, try and remember that they’re not your children – don’t treat them like children. They’re losing their independence, not just their mobility and abilities, and that is a galling prospect for many folks. This can cause them to be irritable, even irrational, at times; don’t take it personally. Try and help them do as much for themselves as they can, to allow them to retain their dignity and sense of worth. Value their opinions and assistance; a person doesn’t have to be mobile to read to a grandchild.

Since you’re spending time caring for your parents, you may find that your children are feeling left out, even jealous. Again, don’t take it personally; they’re frightened and unsure of the situation, and may feel that mommy and daddy aren’t “there” for them. Try and spend some one-on-one time with your children; this really helps them understand that they haven’t been lost in the shuffle. If they’re old enough to understand, and to help, enlist their assistance in caring for the elder members of the family. It’s both a valuable learning experience, and lets them spend time with grandparents that they might not otherwise have.

Finally, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Schedule time that’s just for you; regular workouts, social activities, or hobbies are lifesavers in a stressed out life. Your “you” time is going to be your time to recharge and renew, and you’re going to need it. Ask for assistance from siblings or other family members, or consider hiring the occasional professional caregiver to give yourself a break. Remember, you’re no good to anyone if you’re not healthy and sane!

Jaynie has been an online writer for nearly 2 years now. Not only does this author specialize in travel, family, and product reviews, you can also check out her latest website on Sony NP-FG1 Battery which reviews and lists the best Sony NP-FG1 Battery.

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