THE BENEFITS OF GRATEFUL LIVING – Smilecast 122

Why It is Important to Be Grateful

(from Sixty and Me)

Kristi Nelson is the executive director of a Network for Grateful Living. I was particularly interested in the topic of gratitude because – of all the traits I observe in older adults living a quality life – that one consistently rises to the top.

But as I soon discovered from Kristi, living in gratefulness is different from being grateful. Let’s find out more in my quick summary. You can find out more at the Caregiver Summit.

Ninety-Two Percent of Caregivers Are Financial Caregivers – Smilecast 121

Ninety-Two Percent of Caregivers Are Financial Caregivers – Coordinating and Managing Finances for Loved Ones, and Spending $190 Billion on Them Annually

A Merrill Lynch study, conducted in partnership with Age Wave, finds that the 40 million1 family caregivers in the U.S. spend $190 billion per year on their adult care recipients.

Family caregivers are America’s other social security, providing the bulk of long-term care today. The aging of the baby boomers will result in unprecedented numbers of people in America needing care. As a caregiving crunch is upon us, “The Journey of Caregiving: Honor, Responsibility and Financial Complexity” offers an in-depth look at Americans’ financial and emotional journeys during this life stage.

cosmetic surgery5 Reasons to Consider Cosmetic Surgery as You Age

When getting older, many people feel less confident with the way they look and opt to get cosmetic surgery. Here are five reasons on why you should consider cosmetic surgery as you age.

Boosting Self Esteem

One of the main reasons why many decide to have cosmetic surgery as they get older is to boost their self-esteem. When the skin begins to sag on your face, it can have a devastating impact on your confidence. Having cosmetic surgery can vastly improve a person’s appearance and help restore their confidence, giving them a more positive outlook on life. There are all sorts of reasons why people choose cosmetic surgery, so it is important that you empathize and understand their reasonings behind going for procedures.

Reversing the Signs of Ageing

While there are many anti-ageing products and creams on the market, many people feel that cosmetic surgery is the only answer to help reverse the signs of ageing. As we become older, our skin will develop wrinkles and fine lines. To help rectify and reverse wrinkles, many people opt for a face lift that can often make a person look up to 10 years younger. There are also dermal fillers such as collagen which can be used to temporarily give a more youthful glow to the face.

Sun Damage

For those who have spent a lifetime in the sun, scorching weather and no protection can have disastrous consequences to our skin. Spending lengthy periods in the sun can be incredibly damaging to our skin with freckles, pigmented skin and wrinkles being early signs of sun damage. There are a variety of cosmetic procedures available that can help improve the skin’s appearance such as through laser skin resurfacing or TCA peels.

Clearing up Scars

Another reason why people go down the route of cosmetic surgery is to help clear up acne scars. Having acne scars can be damaging to a person’s confidence so visiting a dermatologist can help give them options in helping remove scars. Unfortunately, it is not currently possible to remove every type of scar, however there are treatments available such as sub-dermal fillers that can help conceal very deep acne scars.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Whilst cosmetic surgery can be incredibly beneficial for helping remove wrinkles and scars, there are many non-surgical treatments that can be used to treat a variety of physical problems. For example, those who need to regain lost vaginal muscle tone tend to opt for vaginal reduction surgery which can help bring back more strength, tone and control to vaginal muscles. Researching into doctors like David Ghozland can help give you more information on the procedure so you know what to expect.

Each person who has cosmetic surgery will have different reasonings behind their actions. If you are considering cosmetic surgery, always make sure that you take the time to do as much research as possible into the surgeons in your area, so you can find the best care possible.

3 THINGS TO HELP FIGHT AGEISM IN SOCIETY

Ageism Article

Reprinted from Sixty and Me

When Ashton Applewhite, the 2016 Aging Influencer of the Year of Next Avenue, recommends someone for your Caregiver Smile Summit to speak about ageism, you take her up on the offer. That person is Cathy Bollinger.

Cathy is the Managing Director of Embracing Aging York County (PA) Community Foundation and heads their long-term initiative, Embracing Aging. At the invitation of Chairman Collins and Ranking Member Casey, Cathy was one of four witnesses selected to present testimony at the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging in May 2017. Clearly, she knows what she is talking about!

 

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