By Diane Wetzel dwetzel@nptelegraph.com Telegraph Target Publications and the North Platte Telegraph are sponsoring the annual Lifestyles Senior Festival for area patrons age 55 and older. The popular event is in its fifth year, according to Target advertising consultant Tracy Sanburn Jackson. Doors will open at the Quality Inn & Suites at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. A chicken luncheon is available for $5. Lunch will be provided by Gary’s Super Foods. “It’s a way of getting information to seniors on what is available out there in health care and other services,” Jackson said. West Central Nebraska Area on Aging has been part of the Lifestyles Senior Festival since it began. Through the event, the agency is able to have contact with a wide variety of people from a large area, said director Linda Foreman. “It’s about us being able to talk about our services and give people a chance to meet us face to face,” she said. “That makes a big difference. The event draws such a large crowd that we are able to connect with a large number of people. They can ask us questions.” Many seniors are unaware of the services WCNAA has to offer, Foreman said. The WCNAA is responsible for services in 17 Nebraska counties. “We provide a wide range of services,” she said. “We have oversight on senior centers and meal sites.” The agency also is available for assistance with Medicare Part D and Medicare filing. It offers SHIIP, the Senior Health Information Insurance Program, which provides counseling to older Nebraskans and people with disabilities regarding Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance. SHIIP has a statewide network of trained volunteers to assist people in working through the labyrinth of paper work involved. “We also offer a contract with Legal Aid of Nebraska with an 800 number for free legal consultation over the phone,” Foreman said. “We work with people to look at fraud in Medicare billing.”
WCNAA has a Medicaid waiver program, in which it works with Health and Human Services to screen people to see if they meet the nursing home level of care. “We don’t want folks who don’t need to go to a nursing home to go if they don’t have to,” Foreman said. “If they meet the level of care and if we can put together a safe plan, we can offer them the option of either going to an assisted living facility or staying at home where we put services together for them.” Most seniors want to stay in their homes if possible, Foreman said. “Our primary concern is always safety,” she said. “We can put together the services they need to be able to stay at home. Everybody wins when we can do that. It saves the state a lot of money and people can stay at home.” The agency also offers a care management program for people who may need a lower level of care. “These are often people who are not on Medicaid,” she said. “With a little help, some folks can stay at home.” The agency also provides a family caregiver program. “We know there are all kinds of folks caring for loved ones at home,” Foreman said. “They maybe a daughter in Colorado with a mom in North Platte. We have a program that focus on the caregiver, because we know they need some help. Originally it was respite care, but we find that people in our area are reluctant to do that. We found they are more willing to accept someone coming in and doing a little housekeeping for them or personal care for their loved one.” Providing Lifelines is a major part of the care management and family caregiver programs. “Caregivers will be worried about someone falling and not knowing about it,” she said. “If we can put a Lifeline in, it gives a lot of peace of mind.” The Lifestyles Senior Festival will also feature a series of speakers on issues related to seniors. Along with information, the event features entertainment, including featured speaker Leona Cummings and singer Joe “Mr. Memories” Taylor.
on laughing at mistakes instead of pointing blame. Couples can make fun of themselves and resolve to not take things too seriously.
* Act like you're dating. Couples often become complacent after many years of marriage. They may forget about the little details that made the relationship fun in the early years. The personal notes and cards and other surprises may fall by the wayside after being together for some time. Make an effort to go on dates, write love notes and think of what was appreciated by your partners when you * Recommit to your vows. After 30 or more were in the dating stage. years, the vows you shared on your wedding may be a distant memory. Some people may * Practice selflessness. Sometimes all that is have different views on the permanence of needed to rekindle a relationship is a selfless vows, putting personal happiness ahead of the act that shows how much you care for your happiness of the couple. Take stock of what you partner. promised one another on your wedding day and stick to those words. Couples who are on the fence with regard to divorce can make an effort to improve the * Become a comedian. Laughter has a way relationship rather than simply see divorce as of dissolving a tenuous situation. Focus energy the best option.
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Lifestyles Senior Festival set for Aug. 26
in each other's company. While togetherness can be beneficial, too much time spent together may lead to feelings of suffocation and the perception that each member of the relationship is no longer his or her own person. Individuals can remedy this by doing more things on their own, whether spending time apart with friends or engaging in hobby time without your spouse. After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Brief periods of separation can make the time married couples do spend together feel more meaningful.
Keeping marriage going strong into your golden years The trend of long-married couples calling it quits has been growing. However, there are some steps couples can take to keep their relationships going strong. According to the AARP, divorces among people over the age of 50 have doubled since 1990. According to Susan Brown, codirector of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, one out of three Boomers will face their golden years unmarried. There are a number of reasons why divorce rates have skyrocketed among the over-50 set. Understanding just why these divorces are taking place and taking proactive steps to alleviate some of the divorce triggers can be a recipe for a happy marriage that continues throughout a couple's golden years.
* Increase accountability. Ours is a transient society where families no longer bat an eyelash over moving great distances away from other family members. As a result, Boomers may feel like they are not connected to children or grandchildren. With this in mind, they may feel less attached to their marriage or their responsibilities or believe that no one will get hurt by a divorce. Keeping Going on dates is a great way for older married couples to create excitement and romance. families close and remaining in frequent contact can increase each other about anything that might be accountability and reduce the propensity for bothering them rather than letting too many divorce. things slide. If these conversations turn into shouting matches, there is always the option of * Get things out in the open. A major reason bringing in a third party to serve as a mediator. for a failed marriage is years of avoiding significant issues rather than addressing * Spend time apart. After retirement, couples problems. Couples should make time to talk to may find themselves spending hours upon hours
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Cummins to entertain festival guests
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By Diane Wetzel dwetzel@nptelegraph.com
Do you remember 1954? It was the year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation of public schools is a violation of the 14th amendment in Brown v. Board of Education. It was the year the words “under God” were added to the Pledge of Allegiance, Marilyn Leona Cummins Monroe married Joe DiMaggio, Elvis Presley recorded his first single and “The Tonight Show” starring Steve Allen went on the air. The world has changed significantly in the past 60 years since the first color television went on sale and Swanson’s introduced the first TV dinners. The annual Lifestyles Senior Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Quality Inn & Suites in North Platte is sponsored by Telegraph Target Publications and the North Platte Telegraph and celebrates the population who can remember when the country
liked Ike. The event, which is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is open to anyone age 55 and older. In addition to information for seniors on health care, insurance, finances and other issues that are relevant to the older population, there is live entertainment. Leona Cummins, of Johnson Lake, will present her program, “Young at Heart, Slightly Older in Other Places,” at 10:30 a.m. Cummins is a believer in the power of laughter and friendship. “I came to the senior festival last year as a guest and really enjoyed it,” she said. “I am really excited about speaking this year.” A native of Gothenburg, Cummins is a retired radiation technologist. “I went back to school at age 45 to get my RT from Hastings,” she said. “My marriage was ending, and I needed to find a career. I worked in Gothenburg for a while, then worked on the mobile CT unit out of North Platte.” Cummings eventually went to work in sales and as a applications specialist, doing public speaking and continuing education for X-ray technicians. “Then the economy bombed out and I lost my dream job,” she said.
She and her husband, Bob, have been married for nine years. She has two daughters and a son. “My oldest daughter is the head of radiology at Gothenburg hospital and my son farms in Gothenburg,” she said. “My youngest daughter teaches accounting at the University of NebraskaLincoln.” Bob will accompany Cummings to the festival. “He’s my tech guy,” she said. “He runs the computer.” Cummings has learned that when one door closes, another one opens. She likes to include humor, education and motivation in her presentations. What can her audience expect? “I want people to laugh and have a good time,” she said. “I talk a lot about the importance of having friends and a lot of it is a walk down memory lane. If you are over 60, remember what your life was like as a teenager. I remind people that you are never too old for a first. You can remember your first football game and your first pair of high heels, but you are never too old for firsts.” The event will also feature special musical entertainment from Joe Taylor, known as “Mr. Memories.” Taylor’s vocal style has been compared to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Perry Como. Taylor, a native of Middleton, New York, now lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Taylor will take the stage at 1 p.m.
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‘ The Lindens ’
Visit our booth to register for the door prize.
Dignity in Life
A Continuing Care Retirement Community offering a carefree independent lifestyle, assisted living, 24 hour skilled care, physical, occupational, speech and outpatient therapies, as well as Alzheimer’s and related dementia support.
Linden Estates
3700 West Philip Avenue phone (308) 534-8808 or 539-1719 fax (308) 534-8818
Linden Court Our Family Serving Your Family
Proud Members of the Vetter Health Services Family thelindens-northplatte.com
4000 West Philip Avenue (308) 532-5774 phone (308) 532-6252 fax
Whether retirement is on the horizon or has already begun, more free time equates to an increased opportunity to fill your days with enjoyable activities. Individuals facing busy schedules are often forced to push hobbies to the sidelines, as more pressing things, such as a job, household responsibilities, and parenting tasks, are accomplished. Once retirement arrives, a newfound freedom in your schedule may occur, and there can be plenty of hours to devote to the hobbies and pastimes you find enjoyable. Starting a hobby When deciding on a hobby, you can first take an inventory of your skills and interests. If you have always been handy around wood and construction, perhaps a woodworking hobby will be enjoyable and also may work as a source of income revenue. Other activities that require the use of the hands and mind include knitting, needlepoint, painting, puzzles, quilting, scrapbooking, and crocheting. These can keep the mind active and improve dexterity and fine motor skills. Explore what your friends are doing. If you want to get into a new hobby, ask neighbors and friends what they do to keep busy -- and try it out. You just may find that you're naturally inclined to do this type of activity and enjoy it. Visit a local hobby shop or craft store and browse through the aisles. See where your attention is drawn and give that activity a try. From building model trains to cultivating an herb garden, there are dozens of ideas to try. Other pastimes A hobby can take the form of volunteer work, teaching, mentoring, joining a martial arts class, taking classes at a college, and even caring for a pet. If you are the type who likes to interact with other people instead of engaging in a solitary hobby, consider one of these types of activities instead. Once a hobby is started, it is not set in stone. If you find you do not feel motivated to do this hobby, try something else. Remember, the days are now yours to fill, so maximize time spent with activities you can enjoy.
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What’s Next After Retirement? Scores of people spend their working days dreaming of the moment they are eligible for retirement. They may have retirement counted down to the minutes and seconds, particularly if they've been in a job that hasn't been the most enjoyable. But many people find that once they retire they do not know what to do to fill their time. Boredom actually may be a side effect of retirement, and some people actually want to go back to work. Much of the focus when planning for retirement concerns finances. All other factors take a backseat. Therefore, there may be emotional issues that arise during retirement, and retirees are not always prepared to deal with such issues. Having a post-retirement plan in place can mean the difference between happiness and having a hard time adjusting, according to experts. Here are some tips that can help anyone ease into the golden years. Establish goals. After working for years, the idea of setting goals can seem counterintuitive. But goals can give life direction and have you looking forward to things in the future. Goals also motivate retirees to get up in
the morning now that a commute to work isn't part of the daily schedule. Donate time or money. Giving back to others, whether to the community or to a charitable organization, can feel good and give retirees some structure. Volunteering your time at a place can give life some sort of purpose outside of a job. Start a home-based business. Just because you retire doesn't mean you have to fully retire. Now may be the opportunity to start a business venture you have always dreamed about, whether that is something hands-on or just serving as a consultant. Try new things. Part of goal-setting is to add things to the list you've never done before, which can boost feelings of excitement. You may discover a new interest that becomes a passion. Now that you have time to explore new hobbies, they might prove more rewarding. Meet with people. Part of what makes work fulfilling is the opportunity to get out of the house and interact with others who are not members of your family. It's easy to fall into a rut
when you are not being mentally stimulated by conversation from different people. Realize it's alright not to love retirement. Just because the grass seemed greener in someone else's yard, doesn't mean it always turns out to be that way. It is OK to accept that maybe retirement isn't entirely what you expected and to make changes that can enable the experience to be better.
Getting out with friends or former coworkers can help banish boredom associated with retirement.
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What’s Next After Retirement? Scores of people spend their working days dreaming of the moment they are eligible for retirement. They may have retirement counted down to the minutes and seconds, particularly if they've been in a job that hasn't been the most enjoyable. But many people find that once they retire they do not know what to do to fill their time. Boredom actually may be a side effect of retirement, and some people actually want to go back to work. Much of the focus when planning for retirement concerns finances. All other factors take a backseat. Therefore, there may be emotional issues that arise during retirement, and retirees are not always prepared to deal with such issues. Having a post-retirement plan in place can mean the difference between happiness and having a hard time adjusting, according to experts. Here are some tips that can help anyone ease into the golden years. Establish goals. After working for years, the idea of setting goals can seem counterintuitive. But goals can give life direction and have you looking forward to things in the future. Goals also motivate retirees to get up in
the morning now that a commute to work isn't part of the daily schedule. Donate time or money. Giving back to others, whether to the community or to a charitable organization, can feel good and give retirees some structure. Volunteering your time at a place can give life some sort of purpose outside of a job. Start a home-based business. Just because you retire doesn't mean you have to fully retire. Now may be the opportunity to start a business venture you have always dreamed about, whether that is something hands-on or just serving as a consultant. Try new things. Part of goal-setting is to add things to the list you've never done before, which can boost feelings of excitement. You may discover a new interest that becomes a passion. Now that you have time to explore new hobbies, they might prove more rewarding. Meet with people. Part of what makes work fulfilling is the opportunity to get out of the house and interact with others who are not members of your family. It's easy to fall into a rut
when you are not being mentally stimulated by conversation from different people. Realize it's alright not to love retirement. Just because the grass seemed greener in someone else's yard, doesn't mean it always turns out to be that way. It is OK to accept that maybe retirement isn't entirely what you expected and to make changes that can enable the experience to be better.
Getting out with friends or former coworkers can help banish boredom associated with retirement.
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‘ The Lindens ’
Visit our booth to register for the door prize.
Dignity in Life
A Continuing Care Retirement Community offering a carefree independent lifestyle, assisted living, 24 hour skilled care, physical, occupational, speech and outpatient therapies, as well as Alzheimer’s and related dementia support.
Linden Estates
3700 West Philip Avenue phone (308) 534-8808 or 539-1719 fax (308) 534-8818
Linden Court Our Family Serving Your Family
Proud Members of the Vetter Health Services Family thelindens-northplatte.com
4000 West Philip Avenue (308) 532-5774 phone (308) 532-6252 fax
Whether retirement is on the horizon or has already begun, more free time equates to an increased opportunity to fill your days with enjoyable activities. Individuals facing busy schedules are often forced to push hobbies to the sidelines, as more pressing things, such as a job, household responsibilities, and parenting tasks, are accomplished. Once retirement arrives, a newfound freedom in your schedule may occur, and there can be plenty of hours to devote to the hobbies and pastimes you find enjoyable. Starting a hobby When deciding on a hobby, you can first take an inventory of your skills and interests. If you have always been handy around wood and construction, perhaps a woodworking hobby will be enjoyable and also may work as a source of income revenue. Other activities that require the use of the hands and mind include knitting, needlepoint, painting, puzzles, quilting, scrapbooking, and crocheting. These can keep the mind active and improve dexterity and fine motor skills. Explore what your friends are doing. If you want to get into a new hobby, ask neighbors and friends what they do to keep busy -- and try it out. You just may find that you're naturally inclined to do this type of activity and enjoy it. Visit a local hobby shop or craft store and browse through the aisles. See where your attention is drawn and give that activity a try. From building model trains to cultivating an herb garden, there are dozens of ideas to try. Other pastimes A hobby can take the form of volunteer work, teaching, mentoring, joining a martial arts class, taking classes at a college, and even caring for a pet. If you are the type who likes to interact with other people instead of engaging in a solitary hobby, consider one of these types of activities instead. Once a hobby is started, it is not set in stone. If you find you do not feel motivated to do this hobby, try something else. Remember, the days are now yours to fill, so maximize time spent with activities you can enjoy.
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Cummins to entertain festival guests
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By Diane Wetzel dwetzel@nptelegraph.com
Do you remember 1954? It was the year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that segregation of public schools is a violation of the 14th amendment in Brown v. Board of Education. It was the year the words “under God” were added to the Pledge of Allegiance, Marilyn Leona Cummins Monroe married Joe DiMaggio, Elvis Presley recorded his first single and “The Tonight Show” starring Steve Allen went on the air. The world has changed significantly in the past 60 years since the first color television went on sale and Swanson’s introduced the first TV dinners. The annual Lifestyles Senior Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Quality Inn & Suites in North Platte is sponsored by Telegraph Target Publications and the North Platte Telegraph and celebrates the population who can remember when the country
liked Ike. The event, which is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is open to anyone age 55 and older. In addition to information for seniors on health care, insurance, finances and other issues that are relevant to the older population, there is live entertainment. Leona Cummins, of Johnson Lake, will present her program, “Young at Heart, Slightly Older in Other Places,” at 10:30 a.m. Cummins is a believer in the power of laughter and friendship. “I came to the senior festival last year as a guest and really enjoyed it,” she said. “I am really excited about speaking this year.” A native of Gothenburg, Cummins is a retired radiation technologist. “I went back to school at age 45 to get my RT from Hastings,” she said. “My marriage was ending, and I needed to find a career. I worked in Gothenburg for a while, then worked on the mobile CT unit out of North Platte.” Cummings eventually went to work in sales and as a applications specialist, doing public speaking and continuing education for X-ray technicians. “Then the economy bombed out and I lost my dream job,” she said.
She and her husband, Bob, have been married for nine years. She has two daughters and a son. “My oldest daughter is the head of radiology at Gothenburg hospital and my son farms in Gothenburg,” she said. “My youngest daughter teaches accounting at the University of NebraskaLincoln.” Bob will accompany Cummings to the festival. “He’s my tech guy,” she said. “He runs the computer.” Cummings has learned that when one door closes, another one opens. She likes to include humor, education and motivation in her presentations. What can her audience expect? “I want people to laugh and have a good time,” she said. “I talk a lot about the importance of having friends and a lot of it is a walk down memory lane. If you are over 60, remember what your life was like as a teenager. I remind people that you are never too old for a first. You can remember your first football game and your first pair of high heels, but you are never too old for firsts.” The event will also feature special musical entertainment from Joe Taylor, known as “Mr. Memories.” Taylor’s vocal style has been compared to Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and Perry Como. Taylor, a native of Middleton, New York, now lives in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Taylor will take the stage at 1 p.m.
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Keeping marriage going strong into your golden years The trend of long-married couples calling it quits has been growing. However, there are some steps couples can take to keep their relationships going strong. According to the AARP, divorces among people over the age of 50 have doubled since 1990. According to Susan Brown, codirector of the National Center for Family & Marriage Research at Bowling Green State University, one out of three Boomers will face their golden years unmarried. There are a number of reasons why divorce rates have skyrocketed among the over-50 set. Understanding just why these divorces are taking place and taking proactive steps to alleviate some of the divorce triggers can be a recipe for a happy marriage that continues throughout a couple's golden years.
* Increase accountability. Ours is a transient society where families no longer bat an eyelash over moving great distances away from other family members. As a result, Boomers may feel like they are not connected to children or grandchildren. With this in mind, they may feel less attached to their marriage or their responsibilities or believe that no one will get hurt by a divorce. Keeping Going on dates is a great way for older married couples to create excitement and romance. families close and remaining in frequent contact can increase each other about anything that might be accountability and reduce the propensity for bothering them rather than letting too many divorce. things slide. If these conversations turn into shouting matches, there is always the option of * Get things out in the open. A major reason bringing in a third party to serve as a mediator. for a failed marriage is years of avoiding significant issues rather than addressing * Spend time apart. After retirement, couples problems. Couples should make time to talk to may find themselves spending hours upon hours
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By Diane Wetzel dwetzel@nptelegraph.com Telegraph Target Publications and the North Platte Telegraph are sponsoring the annual Lifestyles Senior Festival for area patrons age 55 and older. The popular event is in its fifth year, according to Target advertising consultant Tracy Sanburn Jackson. Doors will open at the Quality Inn & Suites at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26. A chicken luncheon is available for $5. Lunch will be provided by Gary’s Super Foods. “It’s a way of getting information to seniors on what is available out there in health care and other services,” Jackson said. West Central Nebraska Area on Aging has been part of the Lifestyles Senior Festival since it began. Through the event, the agency is able to have contact with a wide variety of people from a large area, said director Linda Foreman. “It’s about us being able to talk about our services and give people a chance to meet us face to face,” she said. “That makes a big difference. The event draws such a large crowd that we are able to connect with a large number of people. They can ask us questions.” Many seniors are unaware of the services WCNAA has to offer, Foreman said. The WCNAA is responsible for services in 17 Nebraska counties. “We provide a wide range of services,” she said. “We have oversight on senior centers and meal sites.” The agency also is available for assistance with Medicare Part D and Medicare filing. It offers SHIIP, the Senior Health Information Insurance Program, which provides counseling to older Nebraskans and people with disabilities regarding Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance. SHIIP has a statewide network of trained volunteers to assist people in working through the labyrinth of paper work involved. “We also offer a contract with Legal Aid of Nebraska with an 800 number for free legal consultation over the phone,” Foreman said. “We work with people to look at fraud in Medicare billing.”
WCNAA has a Medicaid waiver program, in which it works with Health and Human Services to screen people to see if they meet the nursing home level of care. “We don’t want folks who don’t need to go to a nursing home to go if they don’t have to,” Foreman said. “If they meet the level of care and if we can put together a safe plan, we can offer them the option of either going to an assisted living facility or staying at home where we put services together for them.” Most seniors want to stay in their homes if possible, Foreman said. “Our primary concern is always safety,” she said. “We can put together the services they need to be able to stay at home. Everybody wins when we can do that. It saves the state a lot of money and people can stay at home.” The agency also offers a care management program for people who may need a lower level of care. “These are often people who are not on Medicaid,” she said. “With a little help, some folks can stay at home.” The agency also provides a family caregiver program. “We know there are all kinds of folks caring for loved ones at home,” Foreman said. “They maybe a daughter in Colorado with a mom in North Platte. We have a program that focus on the caregiver, because we know they need some help. Originally it was respite care, but we find that people in our area are reluctant to do that. We found they are more willing to accept someone coming in and doing a little housekeeping for them or personal care for their loved one.” Providing Lifelines is a major part of the care management and family caregiver programs. “Caregivers will be worried about someone falling and not knowing about it,” she said. “If we can put a Lifeline in, it gives a lot of peace of mind.” The Lifestyles Senior Festival will also feature a series of speakers on issues related to seniors. Along with information, the event features entertainment, including featured speaker Leona Cummings and singer Joe “Mr. Memories” Taylor.
on laughing at mistakes instead of pointing blame. Couples can make fun of themselves and resolve to not take things too seriously.
* Act like you're dating. Couples often become complacent after many years of marriage. They may forget about the little details that made the relationship fun in the early years. The personal notes and cards and other surprises may fall by the wayside after being together for some time. Make an effort to go on dates, write love notes and think of what was appreciated by your partners when you * Recommit to your vows. After 30 or more were in the dating stage. years, the vows you shared on your wedding may be a distant memory. Some people may * Practice selflessness. Sometimes all that is have different views on the permanence of needed to rekindle a relationship is a selfless vows, putting personal happiness ahead of the act that shows how much you care for your happiness of the couple. Take stock of what you partner. promised one another on your wedding day and stick to those words. Couples who are on the fence with regard to divorce can make an effort to improve the * Become a comedian. Laughter has a way relationship rather than simply see divorce as of dissolving a tenuous situation. Focus energy the best option.
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Lifestyles Senior Festival set for Aug. 26
in each other's company. While togetherness can be beneficial, too much time spent together may lead to feelings of suffocation and the perception that each member of the relationship is no longer his or her own person. Individuals can remedy this by doing more things on their own, whether spending time apart with friends or engaging in hobby time without your spouse. After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Brief periods of separation can make the time married couples do spend together feel more meaningful.