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- Affluent Boomer Women in this New Environment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you believe you are financially comfortable? Possibly more than comfortable? You were able to work less or not work at all while you raised families or cared for an aging parent. That was then, this is now. This is the New Environment. You may not realize it but 78% of the job lay offs ...
Views: 1553(2 votes) - Tips for Women Dating Younger Men: Cougar Dating - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2017 from Kevin CageYou can easily find do many celebrity couples who are deeply involved in cougar dating. And with time, this is becoming a common trend for people. Older women often think about having a young date partner with infinite energy and graceful appearance. They want to make their love life like an ...
Views: 1552 - When Reality Sets In -- Dealing With The Stuff in the Family Home After The Loss of Your Parents - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIt had been a week since Dad's funeral, and life was getting back to normal for Sharon. Despite the sadness of the occasion, it had been nice to be with her brother and sister and their families. She hadn't been to her dad's house since he went into the hospital. She dreaded walking into the ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Communication Style: Is Yours Hurting or Helping You? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Kimberly SchenkWhat's your communication style like? Are you combative? Argumentative? Wimpy? Tongue tied? Do you convey clear messages that accomplish your goals? Do you antagonize people? Do people avoid you or shut you out because they can't stand to listen to you? Are you frustrated with your results? Are ...
Views: 1549 - Sacrifices - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.We’ve all been told that old familiar story from our parents about how they had to walk for miles to get to school. We have heard numerous stories of all the different sacrifices that they have had to make in order to put food on the table. Chances are that these stories ring very true; that ...
Views: 1549 - Embrace Yoga Principles when Using Ergonomic Sitting - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Gail McGonigalYoga principles encourage relaxation in the muscles of your body, along with deep breathing that calms the mind for optimum concentration towards the task at hand when sitting. Sitting on your pelvic bones in an ergonomic chair, with your stocking feet wrapped around the chair base, is like ...
Views: 1546 - Monthly Onesie Stickers -- Things to Consider - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Dabney JoshuaMonthly onesie stickers have become very popular, especially because they help in keeping track of baby's growth and development. They have made it easy for parents to keep track of their baby's growth. This makes it simpler to share those photos with family and friends; over the internet or ...
Views: 1546 - 7 Tips for Boomers To Age Well - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeOk its official the Baby Boomers have hit middle age. Born 1946 to 1964 we have moved in to the middle part of our lives. And, being that we are known as the rebellious generation, we are likely to rebel against aging as well. Here are a few tips taken from the book, Boomer Be Well! Rebel ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - How To Live An Amazing Life In Your 80’s – Rebecca’s Secret - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2014 from Michael RosenbaumGetting old is a frightening prospect. Most of us worry we’ll no longer be able to enjoy life and instead face one frustration after another. But it doesn’t have to be that way. As many spunky and vital seniors testify, with the right attitude and a strategic approach to healthy living, your ...
Views: 1544 - Should You Get a Routine Mammogram If There's No Cancer in Your Family? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Ellen Wood“Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram in Dr. Ira Berger’s office. I had brought my briefcase and had work spread on my lap, but spending time driving the 97-mile round trip from my home office to the radiologist’s was an unproductive part of my ...
Views: 1542(2 votes) - Crazy Weekend, Stressed, Loss of Memory, Loss of Sleep... - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Gillian EadieAre you a Twitter follower? You'll see lots of Tweets about short term memory loss. Usually after a weekend partying, hitting the books for exams, going through a stressful relationship break up or just too much of everything! Tweeters often joke about memory loss: "Memory loss runs in my ...
Views: 1539(2 votes) - It’s Never Too Late to Get into Shape! - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2013 from David HalverIf you’re a Baby Boomer… hopefully this will inspire you to make some positive changes in your life; changes that may seem impossible if you aren’t in shape or are overweight. But the fact is, it’s far easier than you may think to get back into shape… and not just a slight improvement, but to ...
Views: 1539 - Children’s Happy Acres – Heaven on Earth - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTBack in 1959, when I was ten years old, I spent two weeks of my summer with my sister in a child’s version of heaven on earth. I’m talking about the Pony Farm, or “Children’s Happy Acres” as it was officially called. North of Bellingham Washington, forty boys and girls came together for a week ...
Views: 1537 - Mid-Life is not a Crisis – It’s a Blessing - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara ElizabethThe term Midlife crisis is a term made famous in 1965 by Elliott Jaques, a Canadian psychoanalyst and organizational psychologist, and is now used to describe the period of deep-seated self-doubt that is felt by some individuals in their "middle years" or middle age of life. This experience is a ...
Views: 1537 - 4 Reasons To Rejoice About Being 50 + - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Tamara Elizabeth1. 50 + is the new 35! I say this because I am in my 52nd year and I feel 35. My inner being is doing everything now that I would have done at 35 if I had only known how much fun it could have been. But I was busy, busy, busy; raising kids, running a household trying to work part time, grocery ...
Views: 1536 - A Daily Spiritual Practice - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHow many people do you know who have a daily spiritual practice; one that they’ve been doing for many years? Most of us are aware of devotional practices, but how many of us actually put any devotion into practical application? Counting myself, I might know of four or five people who have some ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - How Decreases in HGH and Collagen Levels Impact Aging - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jennifer HartsonWe all want to look and feel younger in our senior years, but is there really a safe and easy way of going about this? As we age our body tends to lose its natural ability to keep looking and feeling young due to the decrease of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and also collagen. Medical science has ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Recharge Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeThe best reason for Recharging your Life comes from Oliver Wendell Holmes, one of our eminent Supreme Court Justices. He said “Most people go to their graves with their music still inside them.” When I first read this quote I actually got the shivers because it frightened me. I didn’t want to ...
Views: 1530(2 votes) - Essential Tips for Older Singles Dating in Your 50s - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kevin CageCourtship or dating is one the inventions of history, the term date was coined by George Ade in 1896. Further, dating has evolved ever since; men don’t call their first date a hangout, dress casually, and don’t write poems. According to the latest research, 60% of the older singles in 50s ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - How Mattresses Can Affect Your Kids' Health - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2019 from Shishir Del RioA good night’s sleep hinges on a lot of factors. Your bedroom should help you relax and should also help you fall asleep. The same applies to your kids. Their bedroom is their safe space to rest and unwind after a long day at school and play. Your child needs all the sleep they can get without ...
Views: 1519 - How Baby Boomers Can Boost Joint Health - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Thierry LerondLeading the front end of the baby boomer pack are those born in 1946, and trailing behind, are those whose year of birth were in 1964. According to national calculations, within 18 years, a total of 78 million baby boomers were born in the United States. A large group of these baby boomers are ...
Views: 1516 - Retirement Jobs: How is Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothAlways the feisty ones, you boomers aren’t going to let the economy slow you down! If you have retired already or have been laid off you may have a desire to get back into the employment seen. Well, hate to tell you this, but that may be easier said than done. So what? You’re resilient and ...
Views: 1515(3 votes) - The Baby Boomers Retirement: A New Definition for an Old Word - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Cathy SeversonWhat are your retirement goals and dreams? The baby boomers retirement will be different from former generations. It still to be determined whether it will better or worse. Do you want to have a happy retirement? Of course, you do. Do you want to have a retirement different from your ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - A Birthday Often Prompts, "How Old Are You?" - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Ellen WoodAh, November. It’s the month when winter gets serious, delighting skiers and little kids. It’s the time to put the thick, groovy, grab-the-road tires on my car and it’s when I celebrate my magical day! Nov. 18th is my birthday. That day I’ll get to blow out some candles and grin from ear to ...
Views: 1513(2 votes) - Live a Simply Fabulous Life—Whatever Your Decade! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe recent “Longevity Issue” of Time Magazine held great promise—an entire issue devoted to the joy of longevity, how great! Then I read the very first article title on the cover: “The Alzheimer’s Pill: A radical new drug that could change old age.” My heart sank. My excitement vanished. Once ...
Views: 1510 - ***Feeling Integrative Medicine. - Healing Magic - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Pamela McDonald A question I am asked quite often is - What is Integrative Medicine? It is difficult question to answer quickly – Integrative Medicine is an intelligent combination of conventional and alternative medicine – however I believe it is more than that. To help give ...
Views: 1507(1 vote) - Things To Know for Throwing a Baby Shower - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Melody ThomasOne of the most important days in a person's life is the day that their child is born. In most cases, they are going to want to share that special day with you by having a baby shower in advance. Even if they do not schedule a shower, it would be a good idea for somebody within their family or ...
Views: 1507(2 votes) - 4 tech gifts for Father's Day - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonDad can sometimes be the hardest person to shop for, making Father's Day gifting a real challenge. Luckily, many fathers love and use tech gadgets and gear – and there are a lot of cool new items to choose from. Here are four trendy and tech-inspired gift ideas, recommended by Marc Saltzman, ...
Views: 1501 - "But I CAN'T Give Up My Driving" - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2009 from Matt GurwellThis is Part 3 of a 5 part series addressing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career. In our previous article "Giving Up the Keys…Who Should Do the Talking?” we discussed “who” should actually participate in the conversation of driving cessation. ...
Views: 1498(4 votes) - Being Happy Is No Secret - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Richard OBrienDo you know what makes you happy? Is it money? Is it Your spouse? Is it your girlfriend/boyfriend? Is it your best friend? Who is it or are all these choices all wrong? Let us start with money. Between having money and being broke having money is in first place. And having a large amount of ...
Views: 1493(5 votes) - “HELP!! I’M LIVING A LIFE DESIGNED BY A 25 YEAR OLD AND IT DOESN’T FIT RIGHT ANYMORE!” - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Stanlee PanelleDoes that feel familiar? When did it happen that everything you thought you wanted when you were in your blooming 20s has either come to pass – and passed on by - or has lost it’s allure, or you’ve outgrown it? It happens to all of us at some level. Some are more conscious of the discomfort ...
Views: 1492 - Memory Fitness - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Karen RowinskyWhether you call it a “senior moment” or a “mind glitch,” the truth is that as we get older our memory and thought processes are just not what they used to be. A friend of mind claims that for the past ten years she hasn’t remembered the name of any new person she met. Another describes those ...
Views: 1490(6 votes) - Seven Vacations Seniors Shouldn't be Afraid of Taking - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Dixie SomersAs a senior, you probably worry about taking a vacation because you feel concerned about safety, health, and money. Whether you are active and own your own home, or live in a retirement community, you can still travel well into your golden years. Check out some of these vacation spots, seniors ...
Views: 1490 - 4 Facts To Consider Once Buying A Child Travel System - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Virgil GoldenAre you currently a first time mom? Allow me to share ideas that will help you buy the best little one travel system to buy for your infant. There are so many things that first time moms need to know, from putting the baby to bed to taking care of the baby and even when buying things for the ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Do You Need a Retirement Detox? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonAre you struggling with retirement? It's not uncommon. Once the 'honeymoon' period is over and disenchantment starts to set in, up to 1 in 5 people can feel that their life is in the doldrums, they're not getting the retirement they deserve and that, if this is all they have to look forward to, ...
Views: 1488 - Live Well, Age Well - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Anita SelbyLive Well, Age Well You can spread expensive crèmes on your face, dye your hair and even get plastic surgery. However, there’s a much more cost-effective and natural way to get an age ‘lift’; it’s called living well. Our physical, mental and emotional habits all contribute to how gracefully ...
Views: 1487(3 votes) - Skin Damage: What is Speeding Up the Process? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from i-Supplements comSkin Damage (What could be speeding up the process?) Many external causes determined by our lifestyle and the environment we expose ourselves to can be the culprit of damage to our skin. Making unhealthy choices can prematurely age and damage our skin, making us look older, way before our ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - Wrist pain? Is it tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome? - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2015 from Victor MarchioneAs we age we experience many more aches and pains. Some may be a natural part of aging, while others may be the result of injury. But sometimes it can be difficult to pinpoint the cause of the pain. When symptoms overlap it can make diagnoses more difficult. Take wrist pain for example. There ...
Views: 1486 - Seniors, Why You Should Get Some Exercise! - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Francoise BonhoureIt’s great for your mind as well as your body One always hears this advice, “Get some exercise into your day!”, from friends, television programs, magazines, the doctor – for example, to walk for 40 minutes every day – but really, why should we exercise, especially if we consider we don’t ...
Views: 1485 - The Holiday 5: Two Steps to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzEach year we repeat the same cycle. Each year we end the summer tanned, more fit and feeling great. Then the holiday season begins- first with orange tooth candy at Halloween (O.K. that's not even tasty), then the big turkey or tofurkey feast on Thanksgiving. By this time, our bodies and our ...
Views: 1485(4 votes) - Singing My Songs - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTI became a musician back in 1964, with the invasion of The Beatles. I have played music professionally, as a lead singing drummer, both on the road and in house bands for over twenty-eight years. Then, I learned to play guitar back in 1981. My life has never been the same since! With the guitar, ...
Views: 1484 - Retirement Investment: Investing in Energy and Creativity - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Hyacinth Gooden-BaileyInvesting in your retirement we usually talk about money, but well in advance and more importantly we need to invest some time to plan ahead, to give yourself a second chance to figure out what you should really be doing with your life. Pre-retirement is a good time to invest in useful guidance, ...
Views: 1477(2 votes) - Blood Pressure Medicines, Watch Out For The Side Effects - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from rulin xiuMany people have to choose prescription anti-hypertensive medication to control high blood pressure. However, you need to be aware that high blood pressure medication can affect body functions, resulting in bad side effects and seriously damage your body in the long run. Jay Allen in ...
Views: 1476 - Meeting Babaji at the 1995 Kumbha Mela - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTAs fate and karma would have it, I attended the 1995 Kumbha Mela festival in India, where Babaji appeared to me. This Mela was the ardh or six-year festival, with only ten million sadhu, holy men and spiritual seekers in attendance, compared to the twelve-year cycle Maha Kumbha Mela that often ...
Views: 1474 - Baby Gifts for Baby's First Birthday - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Liza SmithIn our lives, there is always a point that we became a Godparent to the son or daughter of our relatives and friends. And this happen upon the Baptismal Ceremony for the child. Being a Godparents, you are promised to bring the child up in the Christian faith, and took responsibility for this. ...
Views: 1472 - SIDS Prevention Through Baby Breathing Monitor - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from julie crossAll parents want to ensure their child's safety even though they cannot be by their side all the time. Since it is impossible for any parent to be near their children 24/7, baby monitors such as the baby breathing monitor will prove to be highly beneficial for them. A lot of parents dread the ...
Views: 1472 - Seniors, How Can This Exercise Benefit Your Mental Health? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Francoise BonhoureRefresh your mind by chattering like a baby! Constantly bombarded with new and often indigestible information, our brain can easily get into ‘overwork’ mode and we can even regularly notice that we’ve forgotten what we’d just thought important a few minutes before. So, we need to pause, ...
Views: 1470(1 vote) - Boomer Women: Have You Had That Crucial Conversation With Your Husband Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe answer is probably a resounding “No.” Or maybe you’re not even sure what that Crucial Conversation is. This conversation is about how you are going to live the rest of your lives together as a couple. On one hand, this may sound pretty simple but when you really dig in and start talking, ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Do You Have Enough For A Great Today And A Great Tomorrow? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsIs "Retirement" The New Bad Word? Does your heart lie to you? Do you feel your age? Most people don't. I feel 28 until I look in the mirror. Then I suffer from PTSD! We get so busy living our lives, trying to stuff as much as we can into each day! Time is just flying by too fast, (and goes ...
Views: 1467 - Ageism and other problems in the Workplace - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Vincent TreacyOccupational Psychologist, Stephen Howarth, joined Vince to discuss the implications of the working life in the UK. I asked Stephen whether he felt the management teams of many companies haven't really looked too deeply at the people who work for them. Stephen went to University to develop ...
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