Holiday Survival Guide for your senior loved ones

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher once said.

Rarely do things go exactly as planned, especially during the holidays and especially with our older relatives. Honestly, have the holidays ever gone exactly to plan? Does any day really go as planned?

As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, let’s consider what the ultimate objective is. For each person this answer will be different. For me, it is to enjoy precious time with my friends and family. It feels like time is a commodity all of us wish we could get more of.

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