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Margie Hackbarth
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Amaging(TM) Growing Old On Purpose
Christian Books & Bibles
Author Insight
You can't make old friends, however...
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers recorded, "You Can't Make Old Friends" as a duet in 2013 to celebrate their longtime friendship. The heart-warming lyrics tell the story of a special connection between old friends: "It was you and me, since way back when. But you can't make old friends." In Chapter 9 I talk about the importance of having good friends and being a good friend while aging. I also share tips from my research on how to make friends. While it's true you likely can't make old friends, you can definitely make NEW friends. And friendship is not the only benefit. The effort you devote toward friendships can result in better health and well-being during this phase of life's journey.
Book Excerpt
Amaging(TM) Growing Old On Purpose
Sometimes as Age Increases, Friendships Decrease
Unfortunately, each year, when the number of birthday candles has gone up, you may find the number of friends in your life has gone down. Usually this is not intentional. Friendships can be lost when older adults make life-changing decisions to move closer to their family, to warmer climates, or to downsize. Friendships may diminish when a friend’s health declines and he or she becomes less active or requires institutional care, or when a friend dies. Often with retirement, a person loses the close friendships and relationships that formed from working outside the home. Over time, as friendships are unintentionally lost, older adults need to take intentional steps to connect with remaining friends and make new friends.
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