Tag Archives: living alone
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The New Normal
8April 1, 2020 by Jean
It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago, I was wondering if I had overcommitted myself for spring. …
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Aging Alone in a Pandemic: Social Distancing and Social Isolation
30March 17, 2020 by Jean
A few days ago (Was it really only a few days ago?) when Maine’s first case of COVID-19 was confirmed, …
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Challenges of Aging Alone
10November 28, 2019 by Jean
Since I last posted here about my friend with the degenerative illness, my life has been taken over by a …
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Caring for Others, Caring for Self
9October 23, 2019 by Jean
Lately, I’ve been struggling to find the right balance between caring for a good friend with a serious degenerative illness …
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Fire and Ice: My Winter Exercise Program
8March 4, 2019 by Jean
For most of my life, my preferred form of exercise has been walking. I got into the walking habit early. …
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Social Isolation, Social Engagement, and Networks of Support
7September 30, 2018 by Jean
At last week’s meeting of my Solo Seniors support group, the discussion turned to the topic of social isolation. As …
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Solo Seniors: The Courage to Change the Things I Can
21July 21, 2018 by Jean
I try to live by the philosophy of the serenity prayer. I’m probably best at the second part, “the courage …
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A New Creative Writing Project
18December 6, 2017 by Jean
Several weeks ago, I began work on a new creative writing project, a journal to document my daily experience of …
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Camping at Home
11November 4, 2017 by Jean
During the last week in October, the local meteorologists kept warning us about a big storm that would crash into …
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Homeowner Stresses and Social Support
14August 20, 2017 by Jean
Owning a home can be a source of great pleasure, but maintaining a house can be very stressful. The stress …
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Stepping Into The Future 