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- *** Connectivity - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Pamela Eelman, CHHC Despite living in the age of high tech communication devices that enable us to stay connected, evidence shows that we feel increasingly alone. Two recent studies suggest that our society is in the midst of a dramatic and progressive slide toward disconnection. ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - ***Boomer-Living Readers: It’s September and That Means Recovery Awareness Month - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by Dr. Jamie Huysman From Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Jim Morrison and yes even Elvis, the rock and roll Boomer legacy of amazing musicians who went away from drug addiction and alcoholism are a constant reminder of the past; and our past. Since the beginning ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - ***Dealing with Dust - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Mark Sneller, PhD, House dust: Just what is this stuff that causes perennial allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma and respiratory allergy? House dust is a complex mixture composed of pollens and spores; plant hairs and flower parts that are tracked indoors; fragments and feces from ...
Views: 1255(1 vote) - ***Do You Know What You Want to Do? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Natalie Caine, M.A. Empty Nesters, women and men who have been in a career for decades, stay at home moms, parents retiring, college grads and people returning from service, are all asked, what do you want to do now? Are you asking yourself that question? Have you come up with some ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - ***Empty Nesters Ask, Now What? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Natalie Caine, M.A. Easter and Passover are around the corner. Traditions are being reinvented. Parents are calling me with good news and bad news. Yes, their children are getting those acceptance emails to college and yes, this means they are really leaving in the summer. Get ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - ***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: 1499(1 vote) - ***Just a Few of My Maniacal Mid-Life Musings – Part II - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Boomer Living at Boomer-LivingPlus.comWritten by: Jan Brehm So I’m wondering, do you ever… …think about the phrase “Wisdom Comes With Age” and wonder who made that up and what were they talking about??? With the definition of wisdom being: “Accumulated knowledge of life or in a particular sphere of activity that has been ...
Views: 2161(1 vote) - ***Olive Oil as Healer - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by David Russell, Ph.D., D.Sc Olive oil is one of the great healers of the plant kingdom. Its healing effects have been recorded in all classical medical traditions around the world for the last 3,000 years. Whether used in cooking or massaged into the skin, it helps the body build ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - ***Recalling Money Complaints from the "Good Old Days"! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Alfred Benelli, CFP, FIC, Financial Planning Assoc I recently came across some comments submitted to a man-in-the-street, public opinion survey done way back in the 1950’s. Think things are tough today? Here are some of the actual complaints about our economy that were bugging our ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - ***Too Old for Love? Over 50 and Starting Over - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2009 from Boomer Living...Like a fine wine, life and love can become more wonderful because of, not in spite of, aging. Recently, I met a woman with an interesting story. It seems that she and her husband have been separated for many years. They went through almost all of the steps of divorce: filing the petition, ...
Views: 9912(1 vote) - ***Vitamin Overload - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Boomer LivingWritten by Dr. Michael Kaye One of my patients told me that every morning he takes his multi-vitamin, a B complex, vitamin C, CO Q 10, some enzymes and then washes down fish oil with a hemp shake. Can you guess his primary complaint? He says, “Doc, my stomach hurts every morning.” I reply, ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - 10 Tips for People Who Seek to Work in Their Maturity - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Brad Taft“Tips have the effect of tickling the mind but, before reading my tips, remember that it is most important to have the courage to stay the course of change as you peer into the mists of the future. Listen carefully when I tell you that the most human of expectations is that tips will offer an ...
Views: 996(1 vote) - A Woman in Transition…From What to What? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2010 from Deborah HayesGail Sheehy wrote the book Passages several years ago about how the body goes through ‘passages’ every 7 seven years or so. As it matures it evolves from infant to child, teenager and young adult to adult, crone and so on. With each of these life transitions changes are made and difficulties ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Are You Aging Successfully - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Cathy SeversonHuman aging does not have to be a time of decline. The boomers retirement will not be a descent into elderly activities. New senior research reveals how the boomer generation can be young old men and women. As the nearly 77 million of the boomer generation face retirement, the idea of aging ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Are You Attracting Cads and Pingers? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerLet me start today by telling you how magnificent you are. The fact that you are a woman over 40 and reading this tells me that you are all the more spectacular. Really, it does! One of the reasons finding love over 40 can be the most gratifying time of all is that you know your sphere of ...
Views: 2334(1 vote) - Are You Estranged from Someone You Love? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Carolyn BatesOne of life’s most difficult situations is when someone you love is no longer present in your life. It’s a given thing that sometime as a family member, a good friend or a parent, you are going to have a major disagreement. This so frequently happens with life transitions and as we approach ...
Views: 1234(1 vote) - Baby Boomer Women Caught in Catch 22 - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2009 from Janie Behr"Retirement" is no longer a word eagerly searched for in the vocabulary of the Baby Boomer. To indirectly support this, a short time ago reports in the Los Angeles Times included a distressing one that clearly identified single "Boomer" women at the greatest risk of being forced to live in ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Baby Boomers: Its Time To Awaken Your Life Purpose - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Cynthia BarnettBaby Boomer who focus on their God-given purpose live longer than those who don’t. This is not very surprising. Everyone has seen someone slide into depression and isolation because their purpose in life – the thing that gives his/her life meaning – suddenly vanishes for some reason. This does ...
Views: 1848(1 vote) - Beautifully Broken Mothers - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Regina MurphyAs “Mothers Day” approaches, we become more aware of the relationship we have with our mothers and children. It is set aside to celebrate one of the most important days in the year; the one who gave us life. There are more bouquets of flowers sent on the special day than any other day in the ...
Views: 1333(1 vote) - Book Review: Testosterone for Life - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Baby Boomers. The term “Baby Boomers” is used to describe the generation born in the post-World War II years of roughly 1945-1964, which experienced a demographic “baby boom.” Due to the size of their generation and the cultural ...
Views: 2399(1 vote) - Book Review: The Scalpel and the Soul - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Douglas PakThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Baby Boomers. The term “Baby Boomers” is used to describe the generation born in the post-World War II years of roughly 1945-1964, which experienced a demographic “baby boom.” Due to the size of their generation and the cultural ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - Boomer with Children: How does your Garden Grow? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothRemember when your kids were little and you thought they would never grow up? You felt like you were going to be tying sneakers forever, going to parent/teacher conferences and endless soccer tournaments till you were old and gray. Well, you are older…maybe gray…maybe not. But, they really ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Build Health with Virtue Energy - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Linda BerryTired of spending your hard earned cash on things that aren’t making you feel any better? Wish there was an easy way to renew your health and vitality without taking extra time out of your already jam packed schedule? Would you like to have more energy to enjoy your life better? Living life ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - 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: 1341(1 vote) - Count Your Blessings: We Get What We Think About - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2009 from Janie BehrIf you want more money, give up your old beliefs and adopt new ones: "I'm a money magnet!" Count your blessings, Count your blessings, and Count your blessings! If you've had trouble with finances in the past, know it can be different. Expect it, and allow for a new experience. The Stories We ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Definition: Baby Boomers - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Douglas PakBaby Boom Generation is a term which portrays a generation born during the middle part of the 20th Century. The birth years of the Baby Boom Generation are the subject of controversy. Historically, everyone born during the post-World War II demographic boom in births was called part of the Baby ...
Views: 2429(1 vote) - Helpful Parenting Tips That Can Be Easily Followed - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Charlotte JaneParenting can be a difficult process to describe. Every household changes from one person to the next, based on tradition and religion. The dynamic posed by placing sometimes radically different people in an environment and telling them to raise a child is by nature unpredictable. This article, ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - How to Tell if He Is Second-Date Worthy - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Bobbi PalmerI read this quote recently: I love that feeling of being in love, the effect of having butterflies when you wake up in the morning. That is special. ~ Jennifer Aniston I love her, and no offense meant, but how has that butterfly-thing been working for Jen so far? During my 35-plus years ...
Views: 2036(1 vote) - Midlife Transition - 5 Ways to Avoid a Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Toni LaMottaIf you are in midlife and are afraid of having a crisis -- or are beginning to be afraid that you might -- what can you do? There are many potential solutions. Seek professional coaching or counseling Sometimes all we need to get through what looks like a 'crisis' in our lives, is have ...
Views: 1646(1 vote) - Midlife Transition - A Radical Approach to Any Midlife Crisis - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Toni LaMottaMany years ago I read a book that was one of the most eye-opening and personally impact-full books I've ever read - and I read all the time. It's by a man named Wally Minto and it's called The Results Book. I'd like to introduce you to some of his ideas. Understanding the power of Your brain ...
Views: 1711(1 vote) - Midlife Transition - Avoid a Midlife Crisis by Making a Bucket List - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Toni LaMottaThere are a lot of people today who are talking about the end of the Mayan calendar which takes place in the year 2012. Some are confusing it with the end of the world. Others are saying, it is the end of the world as we know it. What world are we going to create for ourselves? Our Personal ...
Views: 2175(1 vote) - Midlife Transition - Lessons from Trees and Nature - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2009 from Toni LaMottaOne of the most profound spiritual teachers in life is Nature itself. Being in nature can bring calmness and centeredness and a relaxation found no where else. But nature can be an amazing mirror, inspiring and teaching us. When you learn to look closely, you'll recognize that the patterns in ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - New Radicals are People Whose Work is How They Give Back - by Submitted on May 26, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was at a dinner party in a lovely home in an upscale Toronto neighborhood. Around the table, twelve successful professionals were gathered, including two university professors, a psychiatrist, doctor, management consultant, publisher, concert pianist, and several business executives. Over a ...
Views: 714(1 vote) - Retirement Life: Discover a New Sense of Purpose - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Cathy SeversonBoomers want in retirement what they wanted from their work. To have fun, great experiences, and make a difference. Retire and discover a new sense of purpose. In today’s complicated world, earning a living is the primary purpose of most working adults. It’s an important role, but can also ...
Views: 1629(1 vote) - Retirement Life: Myth vs. Reality - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Cathy SeversonAs boomers become retirees, they face a new retirement life. What is happiness based on? As you understand what makes you happy, you can create a more rewarding new senior life. Every year, thousands of people retire, leaving the workforce, looking forward to a well-deserved life of leisure ...
Views: 1349(1 vote) - Retirement Planning - Your Attitudes Must Change - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Glenn Ferguson"And it is that that we must commit ourselves to change!"- Rt. Hon Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham It is not often that I am moved by what is said in parliament but this past week provided me with one of those rear moments. A moment so profound that I had to share it with you - And it may ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Retiring Baby Boomers Need to Learn How to Play Again - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Cathy SeversonAs baby boomers approach retirement, there is the realization they have forgotten how to play. Not to be confused with self-indulgence, play is an activity that needs to be cultivated in a whole new way. What is play? Believe it or not, baby boomers have forgotten how to play. Learning how ...
Views: 1211(1 vote) - Save for Retirement or College? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2009 from Cindy MorusThis is part of our Financial Literacy Month Question and Answer series Question: Our children are starting high school and we want to be able to help with their college expenses. We also need to save more for our retirement. With time passing so quickly what should we do? Answer: You are in a ...
Views: 1185(1 vote) - 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: 1480(1 vote) - The Baby Boomer Generation and the Demographics of Clutter - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2013 from Beverly OMalleyThe baby boomer generation is the population that represents the children of the silent generation (born prior to 1945). They became the parents to generation X (born 1965-1981). The baby boomers have exerted significant influence on the trends seen in modern societies simply because their ...
Views: 2838(1 vote) - 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: 1507(1 vote) - The New Retirement: Happy Days or Twilight Zone? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Cathy SeversonAs the boomers retire, they have the opportunity to enter an exciting new adventure. Without planning, this new retirement could turn into dreary nightmare. Experts have identified six key issues that are important when facing retirement. They are: wealth, health, relationships, ...
Views: 1156(1 vote) - The Secret to Your Grandchild's Success! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Bob HaSecret to your Grandchild’s Success! I was a young child of the early 70’s. Reflecting on my own grandparents and the use of technology, the first thought that comes to mind is pop-pop shaking “magic” powder into the fireplace to create colored sparks. Pretty cool. Back then, connecting with ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothFamily vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - Weekly Options Make Every Friday Payday! - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Tim LearyThere is a new gold rush for covered call writers called weekly options, or “Weeklys.” Weeklys have been around since 2005 and have hardly been noticed because the option offerings were limited to the S&P 500 (SPX) and the S&P100 (OEX). In June of 2010, Weeklys were offered on the SPY, QQQQ, ...
Views: 2635(1 vote) - What Causes Memory Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2009 from Gillian EadieI felt like an idiot sitting in the restaurant on my own. Time ticked by and I tried not to look at my mobile for the zillionth time to see how long I’d already been there, looking like sad, middle-aged woman who’d been stood up. I wanted to stand up and explain to the restaurant that I was ...
Views: 2145(2 votes) - WHAT IF YOU COULD? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI’ve just read Deena Morton’s inspiring story about how 12 years ago she and her then husband built a house for a dentist (that’s what they did) But they were broke, had 5 kids and life wasn’t that wonderful While Deena was in that house she had a ‘moment’ when she wanted to be living in that ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - What Will You Leave Behind? - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Christina WatsonToday I am considering my legacy. Not in small part because last week I reached the esteemed and gilded age of 50. And it is not so bad. I did see it coming... About 3 years ago, I made peace with my age and myself. I stopped struggling with my life-long desire to be a mother and began ...
Views: 869(3 votes) - When is a Senior in Crisis? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Bonnie JoffeWhat’s your biggest fear as you age? •Health Decline •Financial Security •Health Care affordability •Losing your home to medical bills •Watching the mental and physical decline of your spouse •Perhaps all of the above Let me illustrate a real story that is still ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - Wooden, Wimbledon, Wrong Calls and World Cup - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Wondering what all these W's have in common? They provide cases of excellent role models in sports that we can pass on to our children and grandchildren. After witnessing so many instances of poor sportsmanship over the years, it's impressive to have examples of positive behavior by ...
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