Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can feel like navigating a maze with no map—and science hasn’t made it easier. For decades, researchers chased one idea while the real complexity of the disease was ignored. This article explores how functional medicine and systems biology may finally offer a more complete understanding—and better support for those providing care every day.
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A month into this next phase of my life—active retirement—I find myself deeply introspective. One of the key drivers for this reflection is that I now stand at the threshold of a chapter of life that I have been dedicated to serving for years: the senior community. This is a calling I have come to embrace with passion and purpose. Through a series of challenging life experiences, I have discovered my commitment to helping seniors and their families navigate their need for the progressive levels of support and care they often require. This endeavor, a role of service, has become profoundly gratifying, providing me with a sense of fulfillment I had not anticipated during the long hours and intense work of my career in technology.
Recently, I read The Four Phases of Retirement: What to Expect When You’re Retiring by Riley E. Moynes. This insightful book offers a practical framework for understanding the psychological and emotional stages individuals typically experience during retirement. Moynes presents retirement not merely as a financial decision but as a transformative journey, highlighting the emotional transition from a career-driven lifestyle to a new chapter in life. I will summarize these phases here.
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