Maintaining connections with other people is a major factor in optimal aging.  In this section, a number of contributors share their ideas and research on maintaining healthy relationships and establishing new ones. 


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43 articles found.

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Disaster

 1 record found

Katrina Remembered by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 29, 2010)
Fifth anniversary reflections…
Topics: Compassion Disaster Nature Service Tribute, Testimony Weather


Faith, Religion & Spirituality

 1 record found

Remembering Mother Teresa by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   September 10, 2017)
Republishing what I wrote twenty years ago…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Christian Life Compassion Faith History Religion Service Tribute, Testimony Values



General

 4 records found

Life Matters by James N. Watkins


(My World   January 18, 2020)
From womb to tomb…
Topics: Choices and Decision Making Compassion Contemplation, Insight Courage Crime, Justice, Punishment Ethics & Morality Social Issues


Stewardship by Stu Johnson


(Serve   April 13, 2018)
Caring and giving as a way of life…
Topics: Character, Integrity Charity Choices and Decision Making Christian Life Compassion Discipline Financial Inspiration Lifestyle, General Money Service Volunteer


A Call for Compassion by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 21, 2008)
Remembering the homeless at the holidays (and everyday)…
Topics: Christmas Compassion Holidays Needy People

Bikers for Justice by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 30, 2008)
My wife and I had the privilege of hosting two bikers who left California heading for Massachusetts…
Topics: Compassion Faith Service


Health & Wellness

 3 records found

Addiction by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 8, 2018)
A call for understanding and compassion…
Topics: Abuse and Addiction Addictions Advocacy Compassion Health Care Lifestyle, General Risk Social Issues


A Tribute to Wingless Angels by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   May 12, 2018)
In recognition of National Nurses Week…
Topics: Compassion Health Care Thanks, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving Tribute, Testimony Work


The Dilemma of Dementia by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 22, 2017)
A call to compassion…
Topics: Compassion Health Care Memory (failing, improving) Relationships



Holidays

 3 records found

All I Want for Christmas by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 1, 2018)
Confessions of a grief-stricken grinch…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Compassion Dying and Death Holidays Holiday Season Loneliness Loss & Grieving Relationships


Operation Christmas Child by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 25, 2015)
The big truth about the little baby…
Topics: Christmas Compassion Faith Generosity Holidays Holiday Season Jesus


The Veteran on the Corner by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 11, 2012)
Looking out for the overlooked…
Topics: Compassion Veterans


Inspiration

 2 records found

Ringing in the New Year by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   January 7, 2017)
The Salvation Army bells make music all year long…
Topics: Charity Compassion Faith Hopes & Dreams Inspiration Social Services


God Bless Them Everyone! by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   December 23, 2012)
How Free Wheelchair Mission helps the Tiny Tims of the world…
Topics: Charity Compassion


Life Events

 2 records found

As I Keep Telling Myself, Life is Good by Garrison Keillor


(My World   September 7, 2023)
It dawns on you, watching this, that what makes a society a civilized society is the existence of rescuers who will put themselves at risk in service to others…
Topics: Character, Integrity Civility Compassion Contentment, Satsifaction Courage Inspiration News Optimal Aging Risk Service


Weeping with Those Who Weep by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 10, 2022)
Who can you comfort today?…
Topics: Circumstances, Life Events Comfort & Consolation Compassion Faith Inspiration Relationships



Media

 1 record found

A Shepherd in Sneakers by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   November 23, 2019)
Celebrating Fred Rogers
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Communication Compassion Education History Inspiration Media Television Tribute, Testimony



News & Current Events

 13 records found

Praying for a Ukrainian Mother by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   March 2, 2022)
Standing with those on the run…
Topics: Compassion Crisis Family Prayer War


Responding to the Afghan Airport Terrorist Attack by James N. Watkins


(My World   August 27, 2021)
How CAN we respond to such a heinous attack?…
Topics: Comfort & Consolation Compassion Coping Dying and Death Faith Loss & Grieving News Religion Terrorism


A Tale of Two Sicknesses and the Making of Public Policy by Jim Slusher / Daily Herald


(Health & Wellness   August 13, 2021)
Reaching beyond 'news by anecdote'…
Topics: Communication Compassion COVID-19 Disease News Wisdom


When Life Suddenly Collapses by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   July 10, 2021)
Reflecting on the condo collapse in South Florida…
Topics: Compassion Current Events, News Dying and Death Loss & Grieving News Prayer Tragedy


Destroy or Be Constructive by Bill Nichols


(My World   June 7, 2020)
More than ever, the church needs to follow Jesus' example…
Topics: Civility Compassion Crime, Justice, Punishment Discipleship Faith Jesus Racism and Inequality Religion Social Issues Trust Values


There are 8 more items for the category News & Current Events and the Compassion topic...See the whole list


Relationships

 9 records found

Love, Marriage, Sex . . . by James N. Watkins


(Connections   February 10, 2022)
Jim updates his annual list of top posts, cartoons, and a video for Valentine's Day 2022…
Topics: Communication Compassion Contemplation, Insight Holidays Humor Love Relationships Social Issues Valentine's Day


Sensitive Care from Others Makes Pain Easier to Bear by Ken Potts


(Health & Wellness   June 21, 2021)
Even persons suffering from severe physical trauma or illness have been shown to suffer less pain if medical treatment is accompanied by emotionally sensitive care…
Topics: Communication Compassion Friends & Neighbnors Grace Inspiration Learning Relationships Wellness Wisdom


Humble Thoughts on 'Gay Pride' by James N. Watkins


(Connections   June 4, 2021)
June is “Gay Pride” month. So, this month—and every month—I want to honor God and his Word while loving my LGBTQ(IA+) friends…
Topics: Civility Communication Compassion Current Events, News Diversity & Pluralism Faith History Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues Social Movements


Love Your Neighbor? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 14, 2020)
It's a good time a revive the ideal of loving our neighbors as we love ourselves…
Topics: Beliefs Bible Communication Compassion Language, Meaning Love Relationships Values


I Stand for Folks of Color by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   August 15, 2020)
What it takes to color our world with kindness…
Topics: Communication Compassion Crime, Justice, Punishment Faith Grace Racism and Inequality Relationships Social Issues


There are 4 more items for the category Relationships and the Compassion topic...See the whole list


Volunteer

 4 records found

Helping the Needy by Stu Johnson


(Serve   June 6, 2018)
Testing our obedience to biblical commands…
Topics: Bible Charity Christian Life Compassion Faith Service Volunteer


A Senior's Moments by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   September 3, 2017)
What really prompts us to do something for others?…
Topics: Advocacy Compassion Generosity Values Volunteer


Good Samaritans by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 16, 2017)
One organization seeking to do a world of good…
Topics: Compassion Service Social Services Volunteer


Make a Difference Day by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   October 28, 2012)
Changing the world one person at a time…
Topics: Compassion Service Volunteer