Are ant hills turning into mountains in your life? Do you find it difficult to organize your thoughts? Stress does not have to control your life and the sooner you figure out how to handle stress the better.

Do you remember the old television show hosted by Art Linkletter, "Kids Say The Darndest Things"? How do you handle the situation when a Senior makes inappropriate comments? Find some suggestions for how to handle the situation and how not to handle the situation.

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What would you say to someone if you knew it was the last time you would ever talk to them? Would you say something meaningful, or simply draw a complete blank?

With the advancement of age, and dementia or Alzheimer's, seniors may experience a role reversal. What can be done when the parent wants to become the child and expects the child to become the parent? Role reversal between parent and child is certainly a delicate challenge.

With the current economic conditions in the United States and around the world, people are faced with financial disaster on a daily basis. How much debt are you carrying? Are you already retired or are you hoping to retire soon? Debt and retirement do not mix well.

Do you respect your elders? Is respect for the elderly a dying phenomenon? How can we leave a legacy of respect for generations to come?

When is the right time to move to a nursing home? Seniors move to nursing homes for various reasons. Failing health is not the only reason. In my mother's case, safety was the biggest concern.

Are pets a good idea for a senior? If you are a senior, or if you care for a parent who is a senior, here are a few points to consider regarding pet ownership.

How much “stuff” have you accumulated over the course of your life? Do you ever throw anything out? Do you recycle unused items? Spring might be the perfect time to organize your stuff.