LIVING. BEYOND THAT: LIVING.

Criticism is a hard pill for us to swallow. Learning to defuse the potential for an ongoing war of words is important, and will open us up to better communication.

Instead of expanding on how dangerous this dependence on foreign debt is, and how restrictive is it to our economic and political freedom, let's focus instead on what got us where we are at.

No one likes change; Virginia Beach is no different from any other city in the nation that is undergoing massive changes

Like most things we can't see - religion, carbon monoxide - we have to trust it's there, and build a picture of it from the way it makes us act. Other words, just love it, and don't question it. Just love living the emotional life.

Coinsidering options for elderly care is often overwhelming. Understanding the types of care available can be confusing. This article will help you understand the difference in nursing home care and assisted living facilities.

As terrible as this Great Recession is on so many families in our country, the plain truth is that we all have been living beyond our means as a way of culture for so many years.

Home-care robots have yet to arrive, but new technology is helping to promote stay-in-your-home independent living.

Assisted Living services focus on helping senior citizen's live as independently as possible, for as long as possible.

Senior living complexes, assisted living centers, nursing homes, or living with family members are your basic options, and each has benefits and drawbacks.

Be sure to explore your options for outdoor living spaces that can make your home not only more usable but also more fun.

Although I was ill for over 15 years, I never allowed my illness to define me. Instead, I continued to dream of a better life and pushed myself to think beyond my illness and into the future.

Paying for an assisted living facility in Memphis, Tennessee can be one of the most stressful parts of dealing with an assisted living facility. Prices can vary greatly based on the type of residency you intend to use.

When was the last time you did absolutely nothing? For most of us, we can't remember when that was. We have become a nation of people who are addicted to being busy and no longer leave time in our schedules for doing nothing. Learn how to change this destructive behavior.

Does your apartment or house have horrible old tile or too contemporary carpet? This article offers three options on how to decorate around colors that you hate.

From the very beginning of human life on the Planet Earth when people begin to die there developed a grand hope that there is some form or some dimension of continuing life after death.

Contrary to popular belief, tuberculosis can extent beyond the lung tissue and develop into a condition known as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

It had been two years since everything had ended. It had been two years since the world had died. In that time all that remained was ashes, bitter tears, and the constant struggle to survive.

It had been two years since everything had ended. It had been two years since the world had died. In that time all that remained was ashes, bitter tears, and the constant struggle to survive.

This article discusses an article in Charleston, South Carolina's The Post and Courier's article, "Living on $6 an Hour."

This article takes a comical but serious look at the manic side of Bipolar Illness. Upon going to the doctor it becomes obvious that I was experiencing a manic state but managed to talk the doctor out of hospitalization.

Writers need discipline to survive as a freelancer. This article details a list of items that fall under the category of maintaining discipline to build a successful freelance career.

If you are a Baby Boomer or beyond, and are considering downsizing (either in your area or through relocation), you might consider a 55+ community. There are some issues to think about before making that decision.

The Universal Living Wage, or ULW, has drawn attention recently in the halls of Congress. But is such an advanced concept truly possible? A look at the bottom-line economics of the concept.