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	<title>Senior Health News Blog &#187; Mental Health</title>
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		<title>Ensuring the Health of Your Relationship after Retirement</title>
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				<category><![CDATA[Economical Transitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Love & Retirement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does the flame feel like it is fading in the relationship?  This time of year sparks the question of love and how to give love.  Relationships are being developed everyday and some may need a spark of rejuvenation after decades of being together.  Once the nest is empty and the home is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does the flame feel like it is fading in the relationship?  This time of year sparks the question of love and how to give love.  Relationships are being developed everyday and some may need a spark of rejuvenation after decades of being together.  Once the nest is empty and the home is seeming too big just for two birds, it is time to consider your emotional health and your loved one.</p>
<h2>Reflect on the Health of Your Relationship</h2>
<p>Take this opportunity to reflect on the current state of your relationship, as well as the fond memories you have of the first time you felt love for your significant other.  The current state of your relationship may not be exactly what you had dreamed of &#8212; and that is perfectly healthy &#8212; but if it is causing sadness or depression it may be a good idea to speak with a mental health professional.</p>
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<p>Speaking with a therapist could be both therapeutic for your own peace of mind, and it could also improve your relationship with your loved one long after retirement.  Most <a href="http://www.seniors-health-insurance.com/companies.php">senior health insurance providers</a> offer coverage for mental health patients within their network.</p>
<p>Take advantage of the benefits that come from just letting all of your emotional stress out and sharing it with someone that can help steer you in the right direction.  If your loved one wants to join in, the better-couples therapy can turn a potential separation into a renewed matrimony!  Combining individual therapy with couples therapy, the flame will inevitably burn for eternity.  The communication patterns that cause a relationship to spiral out of control can be reversed with the help of a trained professional.</p>
<h2>What Could a Therapist Do to Improve the Health of My Relationship?</h2>
<p>Sometimes a therapist that provides an ear and a shoulder to cry on is just not enough.  In this case, medication may help get you back on track.  If a mental health professional determines that medication will help resolve the current issues you are facing, check to see if your <a href="http://www.seniors-health-insurance.com/companies.php">insurance provider</a> covers the prescribed medication.  If it does not cover it, you can find the generic brand and still receive the same benefits for a fraction of the cost.</p>
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