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The Seven Deadly Sins for Seniors: Sloth

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Bob Ritzema

This is the third post in a series about the seven deadly sins.  I have been reading and discussing with a church men’s group a book on the topic, Glittering Vices: A New Look at the Seven Deadly Sins and Their … Continue reading →

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What Life Goals Are Worth Having?

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Bob Ritzema

Over 60 years ago, psychoanalyst Erik Erikson identified what he considered to be the key psychological issue of late adulthood. According to Erikson, as someone realizes that death is drawing closer, he or she looks back over the entire span of life. … Continue reading →

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Dealing With the Regrets of Late Adulthood

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Bob Ritzema

As a psychologist who provides services for older adults, I’ve noticed that, though my older clients have a variety of reasons for seeking help, their underlying issues often coalesce around common themes.   Specifically, those deeper issues often entail concerns over … Continue reading →

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