[Applause] I want you all to think about what you were doing at 18. Learning to drive, planning that holiday to Magalof with your mates, falling in love. At 18, my patient was told they had just months to live.and that they'd never walk again. Cancer had crept from their lungs to their bones and into their spine, stealing their movement and bodily functions inch by inch. The unspoken message was clear.Stay in bed. Keep comfortable. This is the beginning of the end.But that's not what happened. They stood. T ...

Identity Development & Individuality - Twins often experience challenges in forming independent identities compared to singletons, as highlighted by a 2025 survey and a 2021 article [9][10] - Identity is shaped by choices, experiences, values, and boundaries, leading to different individual stories even with the same starting point [22][25] - Close bonds can blur individual identities, emphasizing the importance of clarity within closeness rather than choosing distance [29] Overcoming Challenges & Achieving Individuality - Separating twins into different classes facilitated the development of individual voices and perspectives [11][12] - Focusing on personal progress rather than comparison with a twin fosters individual growth and self-recognition [20][21] - Intentional meetups and diverse environments enhance understanding and collaboration, multiplying individual strengths [32][33][34] Educational Environment & Support - The school's structure, with separate classes, feedback, and assessments, supported the twins' individual growth [30][31] - A diverse environment promotes interaction with people from various backgrounds, fostering new problem-solving strategies [32][33] - The school provided the support and guidance necessary for the twins to find themselves and author their own identities [37]

[Music] [Applause] June 25th of this past summer was my 29th birthday. And on that day, I could not help but think to myself, the 12-year-old version of me would be freaking out. When I was 12, I told myself, I am officially old when I turn 30. So, I am now merely months away from being old. And it's crazy because right now it's September, but quickly it'll be Thanksgiving and then Christmas and we'll all be screaming happy new year. I don't know about you, but throughout my life and especially as a child, ...

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[Música] Hola a todos, soy Lola, tengo 21 años y me gustaría empezar mi conferencia haciéndos pregunta y es que si pensáis que es una silla de rueda Se puede ser feliz. Hoy os vengo a demuestrar que sí, pero os vengo a hablar de algo más, de avanzar, de actuar, de tomar las riendas de tu vida, porque cada pequeño cambio marca la diferencia. Nací dos meses y medio antes de lo previsto.Dicen que los pañales más pequeños me llegaban hasta la nariz. A los 8 meses a mis padres les llegó el diagnóstico. Tengo una ...

RT Based Hungary 🇭🇺 (@HungaryBased)❗️Leader of Hungary's Second Biggest Political Party "Mi Hazánk". Toroczkai László announces:" The Heroes of 1956 taught us that Hungary's independence must be defended against all External Forces!Another issue is that currently, not Russia, but the USA and Brussels are interfering in the elections of Hungarians, and with this, our Sovereignty is threatened from this direction." 🇭🇺 ...

Core Concept - The presentation introduces the "adolescence of aging" as a distinct and challenging life stage where aging parents require increasing support while resisting assistance, mirroring teenage rebellion [1][3] - This stage is characterized by defiance, denial, and decline, leading to disempowerment for both aging parents and their adult children [3][4] Challenges Faced by Adult Children - Adult children often find themselves in a "squeeze," balancing career, family, and caregiving responsibilities, a situation affecting 37 million (百万) in the United States [1] - They experience emotional turmoil, including frustration, fear, and powerlessness, while navigating the changing roles and needs of their aging parents [1] Psychological and Neurological Basis - The "adolescence of aging" has roots in psychology, referencing Erikson's ninth stage of development and Franco's five stages of aging, which describe the shift from independence to end-of-life [1] - Neuroscience suggests that the prefrontal cortex, responsible for risk assessment and self-regulation, may decline with age, leading to behaviors similar to those seen in teenagers [1] The 3Ds: Defiance, Denial, and Decline - Defiance manifests as resistance to losing independence, such as refusing to give up driving, leading to conflicts over safety and control [1] - Denial serves as a defense mechanism against the uncomfortable truth of declining capabilities, with aging parents downplaying incidents like falls or health issues [1][2] - Decline involves physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that can be gradual or sudden, requiring significant caregiving efforts from adult children [3] Disempowerment and Control - Aging parents may experience disempowerment when they lose control over decisions and routines, leading to emotions like shame and anger [3][4] - Adult children, in their efforts to ensure safety, risk stripping away the autonomy of their parents, creating tension between control and freedom [4] Solutions and Support - The presentation introduces the PACE model (Pause, Assess, Choose, Embrace) as a tool for adult children to manage stress and respond with compassion [4] - It emphasizes the importance of normalizing the challenges of aging, building support systems, and having open conversations [10][11] Impact and Legacy - The journey of caring for aging parents shapes relationships with siblings and leaves a lasting impression on children, highlighting the importance of how one shows up during difficult times [7] - The presentation advocates for shifting the narrative around aging, creating language, tools, and supports to better navigate this life stage [11][13]

[Music] So, I'll start with a show of hands. How many of you out in the crowd are actually excited to get old. So, like I thought, that's not many of you.A lot of people will say they're not excited to get old or even that they don't want to get old. And to that, I always ask, what's the other option. Right.Because we're not going to stay the same age and we're certainly not getting getting any younger. So, if we're not getting older, then we're right. And I can't imagine that all of you out in the crowd th ...

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