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- ***A Healthy Circulatory System with a High Functioning Lymphatic System - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comhe circulatory system is an amazing network containing over 60,000 miles of blood vessels. In the center of this system is the heart, which is weighs about 11 ounces and is the size of a fist. The heart is like a double pump organ. The right side sends blood to the lungs. There carbon ...
Views: 2831(2 votes) - ***For God’s Sake, Get a Hearing Aid! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFor me, old age began the day when, for the third time in five minutes, I uttered the words, “Whadya say?” and the other person screamed back, “For God’s sake, get a hearing aid!” I admit it. For years I’d been in denial about my gradual hearing loss. I associated it with diminished ...
Views: 2813(1 vote) - ***Aging: It’s Never Too Late to Become What You Might Have Been - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by: Patrick Roden “Watching a peaceful death of a human being reminds us of a falling star; one of a million lights in a vast sky that flares up for a brief moment only to disappear into the endless night forever.” -Elisabeth ...
Views: 2808(2 votes) - ***Emotional Intelligence, What It Is And How To Increase Yours! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Pamela Tudor Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of your emotions and how they affect your behavior, and being able to use this greater awareness in your relationships. Emotional intelligence (EI or sometimes referred to as EQ) differs from cognitive intelligence ...
Views: 2801(2 votes) - ***Can Your Will Be Kept Too Safe? Surprisingly, the Answer is Yes! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Gary Altman. Esq., CFP Oh that’s where that is!” – a common catch phrase during spring cleaning. We’ve all done it – put something in a “safe” place, only to forget exactly where that safe place is. Maybe you can’t track down the spare car key or perhaps you’ve misplaced the ...
Views: 2800(3 votes) - ***Are You Ready to Age in Place? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Patricia Nunan Last week I had the opportunity to meet Eleanor. Eleanor is 69 years old and has been enjoying an active and independent retirement. Because of a freak accident that fractured her hip and broke her back, she now needs full time care. She is unable to get into her ...
Views: 2798(5 votes) - ***Bully Button Lint - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThat’s not a typo. It’s a reference to the detritus left over by bullies who push our buttons. Make that bullies and other kinds of emotional abusers. Be warned – this isn’t going to be one of those screeds where forgiveness is the answer and won’t we all feel better if we just let go of all ...
Views: 2797(1 vote) - ***Why Boomers Make Great Life Coaches - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLife coaching is a booming profession and more and more boomers are flocking to the opportunity of helping others change their lives for the better. What draws us to this opportunity? You have probably read about how life coaching is one of the fastest growing professions in the world. ...
Views: 2796(5 votes) - ***Checkers Anyone? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWe are learning more and more that playing cards, board games and crossword puzzles can delay the memory loss associated with Dementia. This is great news and adds value to having a Companion Caregiver. Some of my favorite clients are my “companion” cases. Home Care isn’t just for those with ...
Views: 2790(2 votes) - ***ANGRY? OR SAD? OR BOTH? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Pauline Derby, EFT-CC IMAGE HEALING HYPNOSIS It’s alright to FEEL anger. It’s perfectly NORMAL to feel hurt and upset or rejected, even betrayed. What’s NOT ALRIGHT is to allow your anger or sadness to devour you or leave you feeling dejected or devoid of power, energy, and ...
Views: 2781(3 votes) - ***Baby Boomers and the Lessons of Change from the Great Recession - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS The Great Depression shaped two earlier generations. It changed how our parents worked and saved. It haunted my grandparents. As hard as it has been to experience this most recent economic turmoil, we must hope that our generation of Baby Boomers will ...
Views: 2780(2 votes) - ***Boomers – How Do You Handle Difficult Relationships? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Coach Carolyn Being estranged from someone can be very difficult, complicated, emotionally draining, frustrating and hurtful on a daily basis. How do you not to let a situation be fatal to the relationships that are important to you? Clarity and calm communication are needed to ...
Views: 2743(2 votes) - ***Caregivers: Release Negative Beliefs to Heal Self-Worth Issues - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFeeling a lack of self-worth takes an incredible toll on our effectiveness in being family caregivers — as well as on our own health and well-being. When we feel a lack of self- worth or self-regard, we are out of rapport with our inner self. Our lack of self-esteem results in a drastically ...
Views: 2725(1 vote) - ***3 Reasons to Get This Year’s Flu Shot - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFor those of you who are still apprehensive to get a flu shot, we wanted to give you 3 reasons why we think you should push forward and get your flu shot (or flu mist for those of you who don’t like needles). The flu shot will not, and cannot make you sick with the flu. The dead virus ...
Views: 2721(2 votes) - ***Faith is a Beacon to Light Your Way Now - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD. Quote: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.” Edith Hamilton When the world around you appears dark and ominous, faith can be your beacon of light. We have no control whatsoever over the outside world and the random events that ...
Views: 2715(3 votes) - ***Baby-Boomer Attends Bi-Centennial Celebration in Cartagena - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Phyllis Steinberg A Latin America Sailing Sensation I heard about a bi-centennial celebration in Cartagena, Colombia and wondered if, as a baby-boomer, I could make the trip. There would be many people attending this celebration and could I keep up with them? I decided to embark ...
Views: 2699 - ***The Magic of Manzanillo - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Bob Schulman Maybe there’s something in the water. Or on the hillsides overlooking two of western Mexico’s most breathtaking bays. Whatever it is, Manzanillo seems to draw ultra-rich hotel developers like kids to a pinata. Take Robert Woolley. The Dallas-based hotel tycoon was ...
Views: 2698(1 vote) - ***To Buy Organic or Not! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThere is continual discussion on this topic involving nutrition, environmental impact, pesticides, toxins and the list goes on. Personally, I have done some research and have come up with a path that I follow regarding organic vs. non organic and I would like to share a few tips with fellow ...
Views: 2692(3 votes) - ***What Is Happening To My Body? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBy: Dr. Michael J. Kaye I frequently hear this question from my baby boomer patients. The males complain that it takes them longer to heal when they exercise too much. They say they just can’t get rid of their love handles. My female patients complain of weight gain and whole body ...
Views: 2692(3 votes) - ***Intergenerational Conflict in the US Workforce - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comFor the first time in history, we have four – some people argue five – generations in the workforce: the Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. The normal stresses in the workplace are being exacerbated by the fact that the leading edge of the 79 million Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 ...
Views: 2686(1 vote) - ***5 Stupid Things Healthy Boomers Do - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou are not a stupid person. Not by any means. In fact, it’s my guess that you’re healthier than most. You probably exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. You keep up-to-date on the latest health concerns. You don’t binge on sugar. And you never – ever – eat fast food. Well, ...
Views: 2660(5 votes) - ***Understanding the Medicare Hospice Benefit - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comToday, I want to talk to you about the Medicare Hospice benefit. Now, I know that many of you reading this aren’t quite of Medicare age, but most insurances follow Medicare’s guidelines, so they are applicable in most cases. Requirement number one; a physician, in his or her clinical ...
Views: 2659(2 votes) - ***Boomer Genetics 101 - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLet me tell you something folks….understanding your own personal body type, structure and genetics is the KEY to your ultimate success. If you fully understand and accept your body for what it IS, you will be able to train and eat in the best way possible in order to finally get the results ...
Views: 2656(5 votes) - ***Aging: The Silent Generation - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Patrick Roden The years teach much which the days never knew. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Stanley Sime passed away at the age of 90, his obituary noted he loved growing flowers and vegetables and sharing them with others. He was also involved in Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed ...
Views: 2653(1 vote) - ***Tone Up and Burn Calories with Winter Sports - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comTone Up and Burn Calories with Winter Sports Let it snow! Now is the time to bundle up and head outdoors for some invigorating winter sports. Outdoor activities burn calories to defend against winter weight gain. You'll maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and ...
Views: 2647(2 votes) - ***Federal Death Tax Gone; State Tax Remains Ominous - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIn the last days of 2009, Congress let the federal estate tax die for 2010. That’s right, for those who are “smart” enough to pass away this year, there is no federal estate tax. I’m imagining that Dr. Kevorkian’s 800-number will be ringing off the hook on New Year’s Eve. But according ...
Views: 2643(2 votes) - ***Cooking with Betty: Yummy Pasta Dinner - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Betty Lynch Summer time is here, and it is going to be a hot one in Texas this year. So I am pulling out the easy pasta recipes that will turn dinner time into yummy and not so hot in the kitchen time. Pasta can make quick and easy meals. I am so grateful for my readers and for ...
Views: 2641 - ***This posting is a follow-up to my August 3rd post in The 50 Plus Male, “Refining The Physically Fit Male—Surviving The Urban - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Staci Warsaw Let’s talk about a thing called “levels of care”. The hospice benefit has four of them. I will start by saying that each of these levels of care is guided by the same principle; pain and symptom management. That is the ultimate goal of the hospice program; to ensure ...
Views: 2638(3 votes) - ***Dealing with Caregiver Stress - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Sue Susskind Caregiving for a loved one can be both rewarding and stressful at the same time. It is a satisfying feeling to know that your loved one is getting wonderful care because you are providing it, but often times the emotional and physical demands can take their toll on ...
Views: 2626(5 votes) - ***Financial Planning Myths All Boomers Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYou have a 401K or IRA, and you’ve been contributing for decades…that’s great! But do you know where your money is invested? When asked, most boomers reply, “At the bank” or “With my broker.” No wonder so many boomers are financially unprepared for retirement. In fact, a recent Associated ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - ***My Healthy Habits Begin NOW - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs Baby Boomers, many of us grew up in that splendid era of Beatles songs (Imagine all the people living life in love….All you need is love….With a little help from my friends….Strawberry fields forever….). Perhaps you have been reminiscing so much about the past (Yesterday….) that you have not ...
Views: 2606(2 votes) - ***Pairing Wine and Cheese – Part I - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comMashed potatoes and gravy. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. They’re all classic combinations. Wine and cheese is another time-honored pairing, but which varieties taste best together? How can a “non-foodie” sort through the complexities and come up with choices that do justice to ...
Views: 2605(6 votes) - ***Dating by the Name - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comSo, what can we gather about a person that is important prior to our date? First is compatibility. Emotions are held in the vowels while consonants represent our attitudes. Thus, the first question is, do you have similar vowels? The more vowels you have in common, the easier it is to “get” the ...
Views: 2604 - ***Boomer Couples Resolving Differences from the Ground Up - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Jim Duzak I’ve written previously in Boomer-Living about mediation, and why it’s usually better than litigation as a way of resolving disputes in divorce cases. But mediation can also provide lessons on how to prevent divorce by resolving disputes in relatively healthy ...
Views: 2586(4 votes) - ***Boomers….If You’re Aging, Count Your Blessings - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten By: Angelena Craig As boomers we are growing older, not so far off from what was once called old age. We can dismiss these scary and unpleasant thoughts, perhaps until we notice one or more of the following… * When we look in the mirror, we appear less attractive. * We get ...
Views: 2572(4 votes) - ***Political Promises Made to be Broken - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAs this article goes to press, it seems that Congress is hell-bent on giving us a health care bill that they promised will not cost the American public a single dime in new taxes. How many times have we heard promises like that? Social Security was promised to be only a 1 percent tax on ...
Views: 2561(3 votes) - ***Rely on your Faith in Troubled Times: Reach Out for Help - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBy: Donna Thompson, PhD. “When you have come to the edge..and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing…there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton When life’s circumstances have got you down it is time to ...
Views: 2549(3 votes) - ***Looking For The Change Machine - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comOn one of his old comedy albums, Steve Martin tells the joke, “You know what’s great about getting old? You don’t have to have an open mind about trying anything new. When one of your friends says, hey, let’s try this new thing, you can just say … NO!” I have to agree with this partially ...
Views: 2506(2 votes) - ***Postive Self-Talk - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBe Your Own Best Supporter! We all want to feel self-confident. It feels so wonderful to be able to walk into a room, speak to people and feel self-assured. Feeling comfortable in your own skin – priceless! Most of us seek confidence in our environments with the people, places and things ...
Views: 2486(4 votes) - ***Beyond Resolutions to Courageous Vision - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA new year: 2012. Some will set goals or resolutions. But I want to encourage you to do something more courageous: Dare to have vision for your life, family, faith, career, community and nation. If we don't live with vision, then we live aimless lives. The writer of Proverbs says it ...
Views: 2483 - ***Fernando’s Boomer 33-Point Fat-Burning Checklist - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comPLEASE do not let another year go by regretting that you didn’t get started on the health and fitness building program that you NEED to create the healthy, fit, strong, lean and energetic body and life that you WANT! If you’re like MOST people, your goal is a combination of fat loss, muscle ...
Views: 2477(8 votes) - ***Step Two – Align Yourself for Business Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIt’s Monday and I’ve accomplished absolutely nothing today. I just can’t seem to get motivated. I guess it’s time to check my alignment once again. What’s that? Check my alignment? Why whatever do you mean? Let me explain. About eight years ago, I was in the same situation. I had lost all ...
Views: 2472 - ***Boomers: Coming of Age and Old Age - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThe process of getting older reminds me a lot of what Ernest Hemingway had to say about going broke. He commented that people go bankrupt in two ways: “…gradually and then suddenly”. That seems to be how old age sets in too. There’s the slow cumulative effect over decades…arthritis, change in ...
Views: 2468 - ***Why Do Names Influence Who We Are? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.com“Know the Name; Know the Person, Decoding Letters to Reveal Secrets Hidden in Names”, is the result of fifteen years of direct observation and research on names. This research was followed by three years of testing and is the foundation for which this column is based. This week, specifically ...
Views: 2467(2 votes) - ***The Weather and Your Health - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Mark Sneller, PhD Our reaction to our outdoor and indoor environments can be related to the weather of the day. For thousands of years, people have understood that sunlight, cloudiness, stormy conditions, and when they could measure it, falling barometric pressure can affect ...
Views: 2456(6 votes) - ***Is Your Home Grandchildren Proof? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comPart #1 – the first 15 Baby Boomers and those retiring are entering grandparenthood. Our generation was the largest in history and many of our children are jumping into family life in just as big a way. Use this two part list of 26 things to grandchildren proof your home. This time of your ...
Views: 2453(1 vote) - ***New Beginnings for Empty Nesters - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA mom called me saying she just wasn’t prepared for this empty nest. She read so many baby and teen books but nothing would help this sorrow she was feeling as an empty nester. Change is vulnerable. Change doesn’t mean, even if you read and prepare, that you won’t have days of inertia and ...
Views: 2450(2 votes) - ***Do you accept their thanks gracefully? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comHow does it make you feel when someone expresses their sincere gratitude to you? Do you accept their thanks gracefully? Do you tend to discount the significance of what they are so grateful for? Or, do you brush it off with a quick “you’re welcome” and move on? It is very important that ...
Views: 2447 - ***Dog Obedience Issues - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by Janie Knetzer Owning a dog is a wonderful experience. The unconditional love and companionship that you receive from a dog can often be unmatched. On the other hand many dog owners become frustrated with unwanted behavior on behalf of their dog. They feel nothing can be done to ...
Views: 2447 - ***My Sister Has Cancer - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWith no family history of cancer, you just don’t expect your sister, who is ten years younger than you are, to get this diagnosis. You’re hit in the stomach. You think, what can I do? Reality sets in, you read, talk to friends and doctors, form a plan with her. * I love you. I want to ...
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