It comes down to hope

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Loneliness can afflict people who are alone as well as those who are living with someone. Individuals who are feeling lonesome need to realize that there are other people like them who are just waiting for others to reach out to them.

Author: Boyd, Malcolm
Prevention, Loneliness

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Life's passion is in the present

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Sudden changes, such as the death of a spouse, can destroy a person's sense of security and passion for living. The best way to cope is to assess what is left and find activities that are enjoyable and engrossing.

Author: Boyd, Malcolm
Management, Column, Behavior, Grief, Adjustment (Psychology)

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When helpless isn't

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Helplessness is a state of mind that can be overcome by service to others. Accounts of people who have lost physical capacity through illness, yet still remain cheerful and useful to others are presented.

Author: Boyd, Malcolm
Social aspects, Helping behavior, Helplessness (Psychology)

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Subjects list: Psychological aspects, Aged, Elderly
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