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- ***Boomer Family Caregivers: Stop. Look. Listen. Then Act. - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Betty Smith If you care for your ill and ailing loved ones, and you are feeling guilty or stressed out or overwhelmed by the challenges of being a full-time family caregiver, KNOW that you are not alone. Like the airline flight attendants say, “Put on your own oxygen mask first, ...
Views: 2425 - ***Boomer Pet Care: All About Dog Skin Problems - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBaby boomers should take notice to their dog’s skin. The condition of dog skin is a big indicator of a pet’s overall health. When skin problems occur, the dog may respond by excessive scratching, chewing, licking, etc. There can be a wide range of causes including external parasites, ...
Views: 2275 - ***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: 2499 - ***BRIDGING THE GAP IN DEMENTIA - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comOne of the most painful realities for dementia caregivers is the loss of recognition. As memory erodes, the patient loses the ability to recognize those most dear to them—spouse, children, siblings. Michelle Bourgeois, a speech-pathology professor at Ohio State University has come up with a ...
Views: 2171 - ***Connecting the Awe and Inspiration of Flight to Healing Others - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.com“In my life, one thing always leads to another without a lot of planning. I just let life flow.” That’s how 26-year veteran US Airways commercial pilot, Susan Maule, explains her highly creative life. Currently a First Officer on transatlantic Airbus 330 flights to Europe and the Middle East, ...
Views: 3128 - ***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: 2669 - ***Dad, I Don’t Understand, But I Thank You - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAfter graduating PT school in 1978, I was hired as a staff Physical Therapist for St Charles Hospital on Long Island. St Charles has a wonderful rehab area where patients who have suffered physical assaults such as a stroke, debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic brain injuries get ...
Views: 2376 - ***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: 2653 - ***Debt ‘Rooster’ Comes Home to Roost - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Deficit spending — it’s a term we hear so often that I’m beginning to believe we’ve become numb or desensitized to its meaning. Simply put, it means spending more money than you have; sending out more than you’re taking in; going into debt. This ...
Views: 1941 - ***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: 2491 - ***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: 2489 - ***Feel Like Un-Retiring? How to Prepare - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comAccording to a press release by the Financial Planning Association, almost 93 percent of the net increase in the U.S. civilian labor force between 2006 and 2016 will be 55 or older. Many American workers say they plan to stay on the job “at least” until age 69. Just over half of all working ...
Views: 2879 - ***Finding Your Voice - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comCourage has many aspects, not just bravery in acute situations such as warfare or protecting others (or yourself) from harms way. Courage includes the ability to speak up and act in a way that honors your values and self-respect, even when you are afraid to do so. Courage often involves asking ...
Views: 2223 - ***Five Items to Consider Before Getting Married or Re-Married - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThere are five areas that are important when considering marrying someone and since we ultimately marry someone we date, wouldn’t it be wise to look for people to date that agree with us in those areas? The five controversial areas are: 1. Politics 2. Religion 3. Money 4. ...
Views: 2037 - ***Graduation, Marriage, and Empty Nesters - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Natalie Caine, M.A. Change is around the corner. The excitement of planning and celebrating, laughs and tears, leads to great memories and endings. Fears of no dream jobs or any job, living at home, needing another car, privacy, independence, routines shifting, finances draining, ...
Views: 1923 - ***Hope is a Renewable Resource - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comSubmitted by Boomer-Living.com, the Official Guide to Baby Boomers Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” Albert Einstein Where does hope come from? And where can I get more of it – you might ask. Hope comes from your desire to seek a better future. It can come from the ...
Views: 2310 - ***How Does Stress Show Up in the Letters of Your Name? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comStress concerns us all and is a major cause of disease today. Our first name is the essence of who we are. Our last name shows how our environment affects us. It is within our middle name that indicates how we deal with stress. So, how does your name handle stress? Let’s look at some of the ...
Views: 2175 - ***How To Get Everything You Want in 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comHere’s to a Happy New Year and to getting everything that you want out of 2012. Today you have a clean slate with a brand new year spread out in front of you, filled with endless possibilities. How will you harness your potential to create the very best you? I recommend using the ...
Views: 2287 - ***Just a Few of My Maniacal Mid-Life Musings – Part I - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by: Jan Brehm It’s not just the menopause and all its uninvited symptoms that has me all gnarled up like some impossible yoga position, at almost 56 years old I often am accompanied by a myriad of sadness, joy, guilt and relief and I know there is no way to avoid it all, except to ...
Views: 2137 - ***Menopause as Spiritual Renaissance - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Helene Leonetti Do you know the marvelous work by Clarissa Pinkola Estes called Women Who Run With the Wolves? If you read the Bluebeard story, you will get a picture of me. I was a chief resident when I met my soon-to-be third husband, the Robert Redford look-alike with a CV from ...
Views: 2450 - ***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 ...
Views: 2489 - ***No More Tears - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comHi folks! You’ll find quite a difference in the overall tone of this post compared to what you’re used to reading in The 50 Plus Male. I’ll go as far as stating I’m aware this journey goes against conventional wisdom in many ways: subject matter, my thoughts and actions, and perhaps most ...
Views: 2293 - ***Overcoming Self-defeating Behaviors - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Pamela Tudor As you practice ramping up your self-awareness regarding your moods and emotions, and particularly how you react to them, you might notice some self-defeating behaviors. Self defeating behaviors (SDB’s) are automatic or chronic behaviors which you engage in without ...
Views: 5916 - ***Perception and Emotion - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThe New Year holiday period has just ended, typically signaling a time for a fresh outlook on life; making minor tweaks and/or major adjustments to our daily rituals. In the 2 1/2 years I’ve been composing The 50 Plus Male blog, I’ve always skipped to fresh subject matter with each posting. So, ...
Views: 2060 - ***Planning to Plan - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Patricia Nunan Dear Fellow Boomers, The lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us. Summer picnics and lots of family gatherings are being planned for the back yard. As you sit around the picnic table are you talking about how you want to live in the coming years? Are you talking ...
Views: 1865 - ***Preach to the Preacher - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comI remind myself daily about maintenance; POP is no exception. As I brush my teeth, I remember halfway through to draw my pc muscle up and in. When I put my makeup on, a little voice nags at me to “pull it up, pull it in”. As I blow-dry my hair and analyze my form in the mirror (oh come on now, ...
Views: 2034 - ***Sense and Sensibilities - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comToday is Cyber Monday and the stock market appears to be temporarily shunning aside the ineptitude of Congress to deal with our deficit woes, along with (for the moment at least) discounting the continuing saga of Europe’s financial crisis. An annual phenomenon is the reason for this unlikely ...
Views: 2112 - ***Stay Emotionally Intimate with Daily Rituals - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comA fabulous relationship has many of the same attributes as a great friendship. When it’s working, you can feel the “ka-chunk” as it settles neatly into its place in the universe. There’s someone to zip your dress, give an opinion about what tie goes with that jacket, get aspirin for your ...
Views: 3122 - ***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: 2500 - ***The Goldilocks List: What I Want In 2012 - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comLast year about this time, I compiled a list of gift-giving suggestions for other people. This year, I say to heck with that. This is what I want in 2012. * A Stanford quarterback almost as good as Andrew Luck (asking for one that’s better than Luck is just insanity) * A Goldilocks ...
Views: 1933 - ***The Proximate Deaths of Famous and Infamous Men - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIt was a busy day in the neighborhood last week. A couple of Baby Boomers from opposite ends of the economic spectrum made last Wednesday more exciting than usual. Few if any news reports recognized the proximity of these two events, and certainly didn’t delve into other ways in which the ...
Views: 2046 - ***The Top 7 Reasons to Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Fernando Paredes Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can’t wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you’re still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else ...
Views: 2044 - ***The Top Five Signs of a Brave Person - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by Harvey Rephen Given the hard economic times we as a country are facing, especially the Boomer, there is a stronger awareness as to what is really important in our lives. It’s not so much about the wealth in the bank, as too many of us are watching it dwindling faster and faster ...
Views: 5067 - ***Try to Avoid These Stupid IRA Mistakes - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC It’s been just about a month since the traditional IRS Income Tax filing deadline of April 15. Many of us either took advantage of our IRAs last year or we now we wish we had. Since it’s not to late for the current tax year of 2010 it’s a good time to ...
Views: 2276 - ***Why Boomers Make Great Life Coaches - by Submitted on Apr 08, 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: 1934 - ***Your Name is Your Brand - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comYour brand name represents your reputation, indicates your business ethics and becomes the symbol of what people think of you. The same is true for your own name. Your name is your brand, your representation of who you are. People received impressions of who you are, consciously or ...
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