Advice

Advice from Adeline:

Sometimes life throws us curve balls; sometimes they are spit balls! I put COVID-19 in the “spit” ball category. While we love our families, we don’t necessarily LIKE them all the time. This is one lesson I learned or relearned as a result of the quarantine. My world is in the reshaping stage just like so many of yours are. Life is short and I have more life behind me than in front of me. Therefore, I decided to make changes, not from desperation or unhappiness, but for more joy in my life. I strive to walk by faith daily.

Sometimes we need to reaffirm who we are and what we truly want from life. Something that is important to me, that is on my life’s top ten list of needs or wants, may not be on someone else’s. It is individualized and unique only to me. What I found is that many things I thought were “MUST haves” turned out to be negotiable or got deleted. Funny how trivial some things become when faced with truly life-changing decisions.

Happiness and joy are all in your perception. Wake up and start every day with gratitude and the intent to live happily. I have missed my target on occasion. I have let another’s negativity overflow and affect my attitude. At times, I am misunderstood; but it usually comes back to the fact my intention and my delivery of the message did not coincide. My joy and happiness are my own responsibility.

Are you estranged from a loved one or dear friend? Have you let hours, days, weeks, months, or years go by without mending relationships? Have you wanted to heal a relationship, yet felt you would be rebuffed and don’t want to run the risk of humiliation? Can you say, “I am sorry for my role in this situation?” Often our pride is our downfall. Be the first to apologize without expectations. I am not saying the hurts aren’t real. Many times, they are devastating. However, our pride should not keep us from offering and/or seeking forgiveness and reconciliation.

Don’t let the hurts, the anger from the past keep you from forgiving, rebuilding, and reconnecting with friends and family. Take that leap of faith. God has a plan for us, let Him have control and follow His example of love. First, forgive yourself, and then forgive others. Be the person that reunites, reconnects, rebuilds, and reclaims the relationships you value in your life.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A SENIOR LIVING

As you get older, you may make the decision to relocate to a senior living community instead of aging-in-place in your own home. While a choice like this can be bittersweet, you can make the transition easier by researching to find a community that suits all of your needs. There are so many communities, and each differs in all sorts of ways – type, location, size, amenities offered – it can be hard to narrow down the perfect one. For a good starting point, here are five things to consider when choosing a senior living community.

1. Location. Are you going to be near family? Are you in a climate you can both handle?

2. What type of care do you need? There are several levels of care offered in senior living arrangements. You should keep your personal need in mind when choosing a community. Are you looking for a retirement community with people your age and would benef it from independent living? Or, do you need some help with day to day tasks, making you a good fit for semi-independent or assisted living? There are also memory care options for those with Alzheimer’s, and skilled nursing care for people who need around the clock assistance. With each higher level of care typically comes a higher cost.

3. What amenities do you care about?

Think about must-haves and what you can live without to make narrowing down your community choice a bit simpler. Amenities to consider are fitness centers and classes, a swimming pool, a beauty salon and/or barber shop, recreational activities, laundry service, and maintenance. One other important amenity that deserves special attention is food. Whether you’re relying on kitchen staff three times a day or for just an occasional meal, don’t hesitate to ask to try a meal to test the food when scoping out a potential community.

4. Transportation options. Can you have a car? Is this an extra cost? If you no longer drive, inquire how this need will be met for grocery shopping, pharmacy, doctor appointments, and entertainment opportunities.

5. Don’t forget the fine print. Are pets allowed? Can visitors come and visit at any time? Can you come and go as you please? What are the costs and how is billing processed? For more information:

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