Tag: barbara risto | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 5

15 Beauty and Fashion Tips to Keep You Looking Your Best

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|Date: July 01, 2013
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15 Beauty and Fashion Tips to Keep You Looking Your Best

Hydrate – drink lots of water. Not only will this keep your skin hydrated, if you drink a glass before ea ...

Hydrate – drink lots of water. Not only will this keep your skin hydrated, if you drink a glass before each meal you’ll be less likely to overeat. Use sunscreen and self-tanning lotion. A moisturizing ...

July 01, 2013
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Charge Your Emotional Battery

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: January 19, 2012
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Charge Your Emotional Battery

Today we make more decisions in 10 minutes, consciously or subconsciously, than our grandparents probably ...

Today we make more decisions in 10 minutes, consciously or subconsciously, than our grandparents probably made in a day. My grandfather would take half a day to drive the horse-drawn wagon to town. On ...

January 19, 2012
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Don’t Market to Seniors

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|Date: May 10, 2011
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Don’t Market to Seniors

Don't Market to Seniors!! What??? Let me explain... Today's senior is not the senior of yesterday. They ...

Don't Market to Seniors!! What??? Let me explain... Today's senior is not the senior of yesterday. They aren't picking up knitting needles, and heading for the nearest rocking chair when they turn 65 ...

May 10, 2011
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Charities Need You to Give

Posted by Barbara Risto
|Date: October 30, 2009
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Charities Need You to Give

As we were gathering material for this Planned Giving edition and talking to charities, it became clear t ...

As we were gathering material for this Planned Giving edition and talking to charities, it became clear that many are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn - some more than others. But almost all ...

October 30, 2009
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Aids to Daily Living

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Aids to Daily Living

"Aids to Daily Living" (ADLs) are devices that help people with disabilities to function at their highest ...

"Aids to Daily Living" (ADLs) are devices that help people with disabilities to function at their highest possible level and enjoy the highest possible quality of life. ADLs are also referred to as " ...

June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Understanding Subsidized Care in BC

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, c ...

In 2002, the B.C. government made adjustments to the systems and process for providing subsidized care, creating through the various Health Authorities throughout the province a one stop resource to a ...

June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Campuses of Care Residences

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and co ...

Campuses of Care residences combine all three levels of care - independent living, assisted living and continuing care - in a single setting. Often this is referred to as "aging in place" since the st ...

June 05, 2009
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What is Complex Care?

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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What is Complex Care?

Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and ...

Government agencies often refer to complex care as “residential care”. These two terms, complex care and residential care, are interchangeable. So if you hear someone referring to “residential care” t ...

June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Hiring a Relocation Specialist

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handle ...

A company that specializes in relocating clients is different from a downsizing company in that it handles downsizing PLUS moving. A downsizing company usually helps you organize your current home to ...

June 05, 2009
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Real Estate Trends Changed by the 50-Plus Buyers

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Real Estate Trends Changed by the 50-Plus Buyers

The new generation of retirees are setting buying trends that differ significantly from the choices made ...

The new generation of retirees are setting buying trends that differ significantly from the choices made by seniors a decade or so ago, say realtors who specialize in the 50-plus demographic. Today's ...

June 05, 2009
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Independent Living Residences

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|Date: June 05, 2009
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Independent Living Residences

Over the last 20 years, the face of retirement living has changed dramatically. Today, more and more priv ...

Over the last 20 years, the face of retirement living has changed dramatically. Today, more and more private and public care residences are re-directing their programs to support an active, aging popu ...

June 05, 2009
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Choosing the Right Senior Housing for You

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|Date: June 01, 2009
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Choosing the Right Senior Housing for You

Deciding on the type of housing and care you require can be an exciting but overwhelming challenge. To he ...

Deciding on the type of housing and care you require can be an exciting but overwhelming challenge. To help you make the best choice for your situation, below is a list of questions and tips to help g ...

June 01, 2009
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