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8 Retirement Projects to Keep You Busy and Fulfilled

8 Retirement Projects to Keep You Busy and Fulfilled

Retirement can be an exciting time—a time when you get to finally live life the way you’ve always wanted. It can also be confusing and stressful, especially if you aren’t sure what you want to do with all that free time on your hands. To help you figure it out, here are eight retirement projects that will make you happy, fulfilled, and give your life new meaning after work ends.

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September 5, 2022
5 fun ways to record life stories: audio, video, journals, scrapbooks, and more!

5 fun ways to record life stories: audio, video, journals, scrapbooks, and more!

Recording life stories is not just an interesting hobby; it’s also an extremely valuable way to preserve memories that would otherwise fade away into the past as people get older. These 5 fun ways to record life stories can help you preserve your family history and pass on your family’s wisdom to future generations in ways that are both entertaining and informative.

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September 5, 2022
The Best Gifts for Retired Parents: What to Get the Ones Who Gave You Everything

The Best Gifts for Retired Parents: What to Get the Ones Who Gave You Everything

Retirement has made your parents busier than ever, but you can still show them how much you appreciate everything they’ve done with these unique gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on their faces.

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August 11, 2022
5 Effective Ways to Use Reminiscence to Reduce Depression

5 Effective Ways to Use Reminiscence to Reduce Depression

Reducing depression can be an uphill battle, but there are ways to fight back and make the process easier on yourself. These five effective ways to use reminiscence to reduce depression will help you feel happier and more at peace with your life, even if it’s just in small ways at first.

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August 11, 2022
Preventing Social Isolation: Tips and Tools

Preventing Social Isolation: Tips and Tools

Social isolation can be very dangerous to your emotional and mental health, as it can lead to many negative consequences including depression, anxiety, and even suicide. It can happen to anyone, at any age. Fortunately, there are several tools and strategies you can use to prevent social isolation from happening. In this article, you’ll learn about these tools and strategies and how they will help you or a loved one prevent social isolation.

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July 18, 2022
How Veterans Can Reduce Isolation by Telling Stories and Finding a Purpose

How Veterans Can Reduce Isolation by Telling Stories and Finding a Purpose

For many veterans, there’s no higher purpose than serving the country they love in the military. Yet when they come home, they often feel isolated and disconnected from society as they struggle to find meaning in their lives once again. One way to reduce this sense of isolation and regain some sense of purpose in your life is to use storytelling to connect with others and share your unique experiences with the world at large.‍

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July 1, 2022
12 Meaningful Questions to Easily Ask Your Dad About His Life

12 Meaningful Questions to Easily Ask Your Dad About His Life

With Father’s Day around the corner, now is the perfect time to sit down with your dad and ask him about his life. All too often we take our dads for granted, but once they’re gone, it becomes clear just how important they were in our lives. In order to appreciate your father on Father’s Day and beyond, ask him these 12 meaningful questions about his life and you will likely be inspired by his answers.

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June 6, 2022
Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas That Will Make Him Smile

Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas That Will Make Him Smile

Every father is special. They do so much for their families, and it’s important that we honor them for their sacrifices. On this special Fathers´ Day remember to gift them a unique gift! Here are some ideas that might help you choose just the right one.

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June 6, 2022
How to Preserve Your Memories for a Lifetime

How to Preserve Your Memories for a Lifetime

Memories are one of the most important things we have because they are all that’s left from the people and events we’ve shared our lives with. This guide will give you some tips on how to preserve your memories so you can revisit them whenever you want to and even share them with your loved ones.

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May 24, 2022
How to connect with your grandparents: 6 conversation starters

How to connect with your grandparents: 6 conversation starters

It’s great that you want to build stronger relationships with your grandparents, but how do you even begin? Here are some innovative ideas to help you connect with them and also share your family history. Whether you’re just starting to get to know them or if you’ve already been talking to them for years, these options will have you connecting in no time!

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May 24, 2022