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-- Quote of the Day --   “…What I have learned is that both spouses should have knowledge about the finances – what you have, where the resources are, how to pay bills, and what to do about taxes. It is a good idea to have a financial advisor – elder care lawyers can help you with basic wills, advanced living wills, advanced directives, powers of attorney… pay for or plan a funeral ahead of time. …When you’ve got too much on your plate you have to pace yourself - You have to store up your energy for a more stressful time later on in the day. Prioritize, you don’t have to get everything done; pick out the most important thing. Try to focus on one thing at a time rather than thinking of everything at once. Slow down; and savor the good moments. ” Terry Corcoran Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode titled: Spousal Caregiving  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion)  -- Importance of Fa...

-- Quote of the Day -- "Love is not a final destination; It is an ongoing journey of two hearts."  ~ Donald Neviaser, The Inner View -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Author Miriam Goodman who is here to speak to us about the new phenomenon of the rise in divorce rates for people married more than 20 years. We’ll learn about the different personality changes that happen upon retirement, how spouses can keep separate lives and still have a successful relationship, and danger signs to watch for. In the process of research for her books – Reinventing Retirement – and - Too Much Togetherness – she has interviewed hundreds of couples that were anxious about the effect retirement would have on their relationship. Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or acc...