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“Do you remember when she was little, just toddling, and we wouldn’t have a second to ourselves?…I would have done anything to have that back, Mags. That closeness. That connection. That sense she still wanted us. Looking back now, I feel so selfish for wishing she would grow up faster, so we could have a second of peace and quiet. When she did, I couldn’t be at peace without her.”

I feel Frank’s pain 😢

“With support from friends and family, many seniors prefer to stay in their own homes and communities for as long as possible. When health abilities decline, they often require additional support services delivered by community-based agencies. Some of these services include meals-on-wheels, homemaking, transportation, friendly visiting, help with errands, and telephone assurance.”

“Among seniors who live in residential care facilities, the rate of depression has been shown to be as high as 44%. This is especially relevant since seniors who live in these facilities are estimated to have much higher rates of loneliness than seniors who continue living in their communities.”

“While many need to lean on family, volunteers or health care professionals to help them cope, they would prefer this to be a support rather than a substitute for self care.”

“Family members and others who recognize the impact of their attitudes and behaviours and behave in truly supportive manners contribute positively to the quality of life of elderly couples.”

“Forgiveness has nothing to do with them, David. It has to do with us. It has to do with who we are and who we will become.”

“With ongoing changes in their physical and mental health, you/and or your siblings may need to accept more responsibility. Know, however, that your parents have the right to live wherever they want, and do as they wish.

This means that unless they are mentally incapable or causing harm to others, they can make the choice concerning their housing, legal issues, care, and finances.”

“Sometimes what our elders want is not what we think they need. Our perception and their reality don’t match. But before you worry and argue yourself silly, know that individuals (read: our parents) have the right to live at risk at least until they’re deemed to be a danger to themselves and/or others.”

“She’d played the role of both parents, thus proving to Erica that men were like candy. Fine as an occasional treat, but not necessary for survival.”

On the pages of this book are some of the greatest tools for resetting your hormones, but nothing will save your life more than making yourself a priority.”

“I know you’ve been putting all your heart and soul into ever you around you, but now is the time to out your heart and soul into you. Declining hormones mean declining protection. You are more vulnerable to disease during your menopause transition than ever before.

“The menopause years are…

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“an opportunity for us to care for ourselves.”

“Step 4: Detox Yourself and Your Life

Step 5: Stop the Rushing.”

“Step 1: Change When You Eat

Step 2: Address What You Are Eating

Step 3: Repair Your Microbiome.”

“Your body was designed to heal. There is a lifestyle that will maximize that healing.”

“You were born in the most amazing, self-healing body. You just need to learn the tools to tap into that healing process.”

“Symptoms are gifts. I know they don’t feel like that when they are occurring, but if your body had a language, it would talk to you in symptoms.”