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 One of the greatest regrets many people share later in life is not being kinder when the opportunity was right in front of them. Often, someone was hurting, lonely, frightened, or overwhelmed, and instead of responding with warmth, we responded cautiously, hurriedly, or from a distance. Yet when we think about the people we remember most fondly, they are usually the ones who treated us with kindness, patience, and understanding. Their words, gestures, and presence stayed with us long after…

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Most of us use PLEASURE, HAPPINESS, and JOY as if they mean the same thing. They do not. They are three entirely different experiences—and understanding the difference can change your day. Pleasure is immediate and physical. Warm sun on your skin. Coffee that tastes exactly right. A comfortable chair after standing too long. Pleasure matters—but it is brief. It depends on conditions, and it fades quickly. HAPPINESS is the one most people chase—and the one most tied to circumstances. It…

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HOW TO  GET  STARTED ………. TO BE ORGANIZED Here are some important guidelines on how become a responsible partner and learn to control your health decisions. All of us need to be the manager of our own health, or we need a family member or advocate who is familiar with our health situation. Be Prepared, a three-ring binder will help you keep track of your doctors, nurses, and insurance issues, as well as your medications. Keep all information Current. When…

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Advance Care Directive – a written statement of a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor. Living Will – A written document that allows a patient to give explicit instructions about medical treatment to be administered when the patient is terminally ill or permanently unconscious; also called an advance directive. Health Care Power of Attorney – Legal authorization…

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