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Remember when you could contact your doctor and get answers about your health that made sense, and you could easily find your favorite products? Today, the internet has created both a blessing and nightmare all in one. With a plethora of information on just about every subject  finding what you need has in many cases become more difficult.

Maturity Matters can help you and your older parents deal with the everyday issues facing your changing lifestyles. The content on our site will help make taking care of mom and dad less challenging, while increasing their ability to maintain their own independence and enjoy their lives.

Relax, take time to read through our library of articles from professionals in senior care and lifestyle issues. Please let us know if there is anything you would like to see us add to the site.

We have a brand new Photo contest!

If you have grandkids or know someone who does with a favorite Photo to share, our Favorite Grandkid Photo contest is just for you. We are offering up a Digital Photo Frame for the best grandkid photo submitted to us by August 31st, 2010.

Read more about the contest details here.

Mediterranean-style eating plan is good for your brain

When it comes to maintaining healthy brain function, eating a standard American diet is not the smartest choice. The good news is that dietary changes -- in particular, the adoption of a Mediterranean-style eating plan -- can help prevent the onset or slow the rate of cognitive decline. ... Read the full article

Have you wondered what the secrets are to living a long healthy life?

Before you dive in, consider that the following are suggestions of habits we can form now—habits that we probably already know we should be doing. So be thinking of how you can incorporate these concepts into your life to assure it remains a healthy, long and fulfilling one. ... Read the full article

The PBS series, Life Part 2 offers great insights on topics of interest for seniors and their families. Their expert panels discuss life, death, growing up, raising kids and much more. From time to time we will offer links to particular episodes we like and feel you will also.  The following is excerpted from the PBS website

Do you find yourself asking the deeper-scarier-questions as you make your way through middle age and get closer to the last act? Well, you\'re not alone. But as a member of the baby boomer generation-the group that famously questioned authority-old-time religion might not be for you. So what does being spiritual mean?

Read the rest of the article and view the full video on this discussion by clicking This Link.

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