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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.

Posted on
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.‍

Posted on
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.

Posted on
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
8 Thoughtful Gifts for Grandparents and Older Relatives

8 Thoughtful Gifts for Grandparents and Older Relatives

Finding the perfect gift for grandparents and older relatives can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. From handmade ideas to reminiscence gifts here are some incredible ideas to impress a loved one!

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May 19, 2022
How to Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Bucket List for Life

How to Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Bucket List for Life

Whether you call it a bucket list or something else, every person on this planet has goals they want to achieve and experiences they want to have before they pass on to the next life. Even though a bucket list is unique to every individual, some ideas such as sharing your life stories may help you develop your own fantastic list.

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May 19, 2022
An Exploration of the Benefits of Reminiscence

An Exploration of the Benefits of Reminiscence

This article explores what we know about the benefits of reminiscence and how you can create your own reminiscence sessions to help improve your quality of life.

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May 2, 2022
10 Creative Ways to Keep a Loved One's Memory Alive

10 Creative Ways to Keep a Loved One's Memory Alive

Sometimes, the only way you can feel as though your loved one is still with you and part of your life is by actively keeping their memory alive and surrounding yourself with reminders of them and the happy times you shared together.

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May 2, 2022