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- ***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) - ***The Talk Every Boomer Couple Needs to Have - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comwritten by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Money problems can overwhelm a relationship, particularly one on the verge of marriage or a live-in arrangement. According to the Financial Planning Association, here are a few ways to avoid potential conflicts: Agree to talk about money: The ...
Views: 2322(4 votes) - BEWARE - Selling and Downsizing Tips For Personal Property - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallEveryone has heard the term "Buyer Beware." In my business of helping people downsize their homes and possessions, it should be "Seller Beware." From family to professionals, there are individuals of all shapes and sizes who prosper from taking advantage of older adults faced with the need to ...
Views: 1997(1 vote) - "Gifting" Prior to Death Brings Joy and Peace of Mind to Both Givers and Receivers - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallFighting, unpleasantries, resentment, jealousy, greed, entitlement, "he said - she said." What causes these, or at the very least, inflames them? A lack of planning. It's alive and well for those who refuse to plan for their demise, or simply may not know how to plan. Since the beginning of ...
Views: 1789(1 vote) - Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIn twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our ...
Views: 3714(1 vote) - 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: 1545(1 vote) - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products Designed to Fight an Age Old Program - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Reminiscence - Impacting Brain Fitness, Lifelong Learning, Healthy Aging, and Wellness - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Beth SandersFor thousands of years, people from diverse cultures around the world have passed on their traditions, beliefs, and advice through the telling of stories. These stories have explained the following: • Lessons of life • How to survive in difficult circumstances • Why things have happened ...
Views: 1957 - Christianity Declining in Texas - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockUSA TODAY reports that "Despite population growth and immigration adding nearly 50 million more adults, almost all denominations have lost ground since the first ARIS data was released in 1990. The 2008 results, released today, April 25th, are based on 54,000 interviews with a margin of error of ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products that's Fighting an Age Old Problem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old, and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 2603(1 vote) - State of the Onion - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAn onion is peculiar in that it has many layers. It also causes you to cry when you peel off the layers. So we could say that the state of the onion is complex, as well as tearful! Our country is kind of like an onion. Fifty states all wrapped around a flag that gets more tattered every day. ...
Views: 1124 - The Five Million Dollar Pill - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockLet's imagine for a moment that a cure for cancer was discovered. It wasn't just a cure for certain types of cancers but a cure for all types of cancers. And it didn't require radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery (burn, poison and cut). All you would have to do is take a pill, and immediately all ...
Views: 1403 - Immigration - The Cat is Out of the Bag - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe in America are just beginning to understand what the phrase "Letting the cat out of the bag" is all about. This idiom means that a secret has been somehow accidentally disclosed, and in America's case, the secret has dire ramifications. The phrase has been traced back to around the middle ...
Views: 1356 - Conservative Versus Liberal - A Peace Offering - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockAre liberals and conservatives opposite? If you are a conservative, does that mean that liberal ideas are opposite of yours? And if you are liberal, are conservative ideas opposite of your way of thinking? The opposite of liberalism is not conservatism - but tyranny (a form of government in ...
Views: 1153 - What Was My Life All About? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockThere comes a time in most people’s lives when they look back. Perhaps after the kids are gone, or when their faculties are almost gone! Or when they are more inclined to surrender rather than put up the good fight anymore. We all have to surrender, eventually. We might long for a sense of ...
Views: 1569 - Getting Back to the Garden - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Hal PriceIn 1969, poet/singer/songwriter, Joni Mitchell wrote one of the first true anthems for the Baby Boomers grand Spiritual Awakening called, “Woodstock”. This inspired song was based on the stories that her then-boyfriend, Graham Nash, told her about the “Love-In Music Festival” held at ...
Views: 1720 - ***Are You, Empty Nester And Boomer, OK With Floating In Life? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comI think most of us push ourselves too hard to do something when clarity hasn’t arrived. Parents call me tearful that they can’t get over the emptiness. Who is rushing you? Do you think if you float that might bring you something you didn’t even realize had value? A mother, who now lives solo, ...
Views: 2311(2 votes) - ***The Staging Process for Boomers - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWRITTEN BY: Carole Morgan ASP, RESA RESA Professional Stager of the Year Nominee 2010 RESA Professional Stager of the Month January 2010 StageRight Home Staging If you are a “boomer” or even if you are not, you are probably at the very least discussing what your next steps are regarding your ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - ***Fending Off Mr. Irascible - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comI’m in the middle of a lazy, overcast Sunday morning putting the finishing touches on breakfast. It’s the one day of the week I have our paper (The Philadelphia Inquirer) delivered, providing the opportunity to “lose myself” for a couple of hours reading through its entirety. The Currents ...
Views: 2321(2 votes) - 5 Steps to Loving Your 60s (even if you're dreading them!) - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Bonnie McFarlandAre you bothered about turning 60? If you’re like many women “in the neighborhood” of 60, you are feeling apprehensive or concerned about being in your sixties. You might even be dreading it. Yep, some women just sail through 60 but many other aren’t feeling good about their future and ...
Views: 2027(3 votes) - ***Components That Comprise Boomer’s Optimal Health - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comMost people assess how they are doing based on how they are feeling, which is often misleading and unsafe. The philosophy is, do whatever you want to your body and as long as you have no symptoms, you’re okay. However, the reality is our actions, or lack of, have consequences. Most problems ...
Views: 2342(3 votes) - ***Relationship Readiness Assessment for Boomers: Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comIf you’re single and looking for love, use the following ten statements to honestly assess your relationship readiness then take the necessary action to allow love to flow into your life. 1. I know what I want Do you have a clear vision for your life? Do you know exactly what an amazing ...
Views: 3210(2 votes) - ***Six Great Ways to Motivate Grandkids to Save Money - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by Karyn Hodgens Money burning a hole in your grandkids’ pockets? Do your grand kids seem to think money grows on trees? Then it may be time to begin teaching your grandkids how to save money. The good news is, establishing good saving habits in your grandkids may not be as ...
Views: 2857(3 votes) - 10 Questions You Must Never Forget to Ask Before You Sign Up For a Legal Services Plan - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Lalitha BrahmaWhen my employer downsized and I first wanted to start my business, I wanted to consult a lawyer, because I had several questions coming up in my mind. I approached my friends, relatives and searched in the internet to locate a lawyer to answer my questions. I realized that my questions will ...
Views: 1977(3 votes) - Upgrade To Simplicity - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Catherine PulsiferDo you think it is illogical to "upgrade" to simplicity? It is not illogical to thousands who say goodbye, once and for all, to their busy corporate lifestyles. So what is this simplicity that you hear bantered about in coffee houses, at the water cooler, or at the local business club? For ...
Views: 720(3 votes) - Time for a Fresh Start - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Shirley PriceWherever you are in your life right now if it’s not where you want to be it’s never too late to pick up the pieces and start afresh. Some of us go through more challenges than we ever think we can manage, but it’s amazing just how resilient we are when push comes to shove. You may find ...
Views: 2204(2 votes) - ***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) - ***3 Tips for Guilt Free Marketing for Service Professionals - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comSo many people write us, explaining how guilty they feel doing anything that smacks of “getting people to buy” – “getting people to spend their money.” For Service Providers, Service Professionals this isn’t surprising since we’ve all been trained to be in Service – not in business. But ...
Views: 2384(4 votes) - ***Dog Backpacks – A Solution to Walking Problems - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comBesides a carrying device, dog backpacks offer a solution to a common problem that many dog owners often face. While some dogs walk perfectly on a leash, other dogs pull relentlessly. Dogs love to work and by placing a backpack on Fido, you’re giving him a job to do during his walk. This ...
Views: 5576(5 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) - What do Procrastination, Snow White and Perceived Obsolescence have in common? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Deborah HayesOK. You’ve taken the time to examine your life as it is today and discovered the small hidden joy within; the want not should of what you really want to do! Exciting isn’t it? But after following all the steps and making a plan you still find yourself procrastinating and several of the ...
Views: 1774(2 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 4 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat's your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Traditionalists want a traditional 'rest and relaxation', 'pottering about' type of retirement. They don't want to change the world, or even ...
Views: 1960(2 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 3 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Specialists are the enthusiasts, the devotees, the people who have a continuing (often lifelong) passion for their work - they love what they do so ...
Views: 1918(3 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. I think of Individualists as the self-actualisers of the second half of life - they have the need to fulfil their potential and be all that they can ...
Views: 1920(2 votes) - What type of retiree will you be? Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonWhat’s your retirement style? I've identified four different types of retiree - Activists, Individualists, Specialists and Traditionalists. Activists are the movers and shakers in retirement, the trailblazers - the ones who start new charities and foundations. They are the ones who fight ...
Views: 1980(2 votes) - HOW TO CHOOSE AN ERGONOMIC CHAIR - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Gail McGonigalYou are thinking of purchasing an ergonomic chair. Well done! The decision to think ergonomic means you want to take care of your skeletal joints, so that you suffer fewer discomforts as you age. My knowledge as a qualified Occupational Therapist, along with an M.Sc in Health Promotion is proof ...
Views: 2153(3 votes) - Make time for an everyday adventure - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonTwo of the potential pitfalls of the 'Routine' stage of retirement are becoming set in your ways by having too rigid a routine and leaving no time or scope for fun and spontaneity in your life. With that in mind, here are my top ten ideas for bringing more everyday 'adventures' into your ...
Views: 2100(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 6 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go through ...
Views: 2022(2 votes) - ***Retirement Living in Asheville, North Carolina - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comRose Hill Plantation? A Brand New Active Adult Community in Asheville, North Carolina Rose Hill Plantation is a single family, planned Healthy Living Community located in Northwest Asheville. The stunning views offered by the surrounding mountains and hills can be seen from nearly every lot. ...
Views: 3597(8 votes) - ***The Resurgence of Uncertainty - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comThe economic recovery is alleged to have started back in March. Health care reform, in one shape or another, was a given. Barak Obama was the icon of “change” in our government. What a difference a handful of months have made. Republicans were elected governor in New Jersey and Virginia. ...
Views: 1977(4 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 5 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go ...
Views: 2293(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 4 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go ...
Views: 3423(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 3 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages that most retirees go ...
Views: 2388(3 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 2 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family members said that to you over the course of your lifetime? And don't expect them to stop now that you're about to retire, because, as far as retirement is concerned, there are six identified stages ...
Views: 2021(2 votes) - The 6 Stages of Retirement - Stage 1 - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann Harrison'Retirement is often viewed as an 'event' when retirement is actually both a process (requiring planning and adjustment) and a life stage (lasting for multiple years.)'Christine A. Price, Ph.D 'It's just a stage you're going through...' - how many times have well-meaning friends and family ...
Views: 2975(2 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) - ***Recycling Boomer Wisdom - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comQuestion: What is one of the most valuable recyclables in the history of humanity? Answer: YOU! Let’s face it. Boomers have lived, loved, and learned through some of the most interesting, challenging, and amazing times. Interacting with a generation of children and young adults who can ...
Views: 2265(2 votes) - Boomers and Beyond - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Shirley PriceThe Baby Boomer demographics are considered those born at the end of World War 2 through to 1964. With such a huge number of the population in this group it makes you think about the type of issues that Baby Boomers are now dealing with. On one hand the older group may already be retired or ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Boomer Women: Ready to Change Your DNA? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - Synchronicity is More than a Coincidence - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantHave you ever had an experience where you said, "Wow, what a coincidence." Maybe it was more. Maybe it was a synchronicity. Let me explain through a Jungian perspective. Carl Jung, the prominent Swiss psychiatrist, believed synchronicity meant 'more than a coincidence.' Jung, the thinker ...
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