Organ Transplants are in your future. Kidney Failure, Lung Disease, Heart Disease and Cirrhosis of the Liver are all conditions that could be effectively treated by Organ Transplants. Most Baby Boomers will need Organ or Bone Transplants to maintain their quality of life. Think Not!! How many people do […]
If you are marketing for seniors and looking for the right topics for baby boomer marketing then you need to consider certain elements. These things include staying healthy, traveling, retirement, and more. Staying healthy is the biggest topic you can cover when you consider baby boomer marketing.
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A baby boomer cruise is a great way for seniors to travel. Everything is included from entertainment to food. Learn all you can before you book your next cruise and most importantly enjoy.
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The oldest Baby Boomers are turning 60, and millions of them are getting ready to retire. Unfortunately a high percentage of them is facing the realization that they have not been adequately educated to prepare financially for this stage of their life. Most of them don’t even know how much money they’ll need to retire. […]
Boomeritis is a term I learned several years ago while reading an article about baby boomers. Since our generation ushered in the exercise craze, it should have been no surprise to learn that boomers were getting arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and many other “itis” type conditions. According to www.
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As large numbers of Baby Boomers reach retirement age and as life spans are increasing, long-term financial security has become a major concern among the U.S. labor market. With the prospect of reduced Social Security benefits, volatile 401K plans, and pension plans becoming non-existent, many workers are searching for other viable income options for […]
The first wave of Baby Boomers are just starting to enter retirement. Over the next 20 years, 76 million people will retire. Or so they hope.
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If you’d like to minimize your financial risk in starting a business, Start up Nation has come up with a list of businesses you can start on a shoestring budget. There are common denominators among all of the business ideas.
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As a post retirement occupation, farming can be an excellent option for baby boomers. Many have decided and already made a mid career change to farming. Most baby boomers have been brought up on farms and have been exposed to organic farming and gardening in their early years. They have attained economic stability and […]
The baby boomer generation is those that are in their 50’s and early 60’s. This generation is considered to be in their senior years; however, they are still stressed, still leading youthful lives, and still, in most cases, working as hard as ever. Baby boomers have unique concerns these days in regards to their health.
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One of the principal questions facing retirees, or people planning for their retirement, is what to do with the rest of their lives. After all, people of the retiring age are no longer as old as the previous generations. Your retirement can be a time of great purpose and of indulging passions. Life, far from […]
It is no secret that both baby boomers and seniors need to supplement fixed incomes in today’s high priced living environment. Big brother has it made and is too busy getting re-elected to bother with us. Their overly generous pensions should be more than sufficient to make certain they will not need to supplement their […]
Millions of Baby Boomer women, approaching the retirement age of their parents’ generation, are considering an after-50 career change, rather than choosing to stop working. Starting a business of their own is an appealing option for women who crave the independence to work on what they want and how they want it.
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Social Shopping is becoming the Consumers Report for the Internet and gives up to the minute news on the quality, price and choice of the needed items. In 2008, US advertisers are expected to spend nearly $1.6 billion an In four years, US ad spend on social networking sites is expected to reach $2.7 […]
Many baby boomers have moved through life by making transition decisions all along based on external forces. If you’re planning on following the same strategy as you create your retirement, you’re headed in the wrong direction for this next transition. To truly revolutionize retirement, you’ll have to tune out the advice that’s screaming at you […]
Seniors are an amazing mixture of experience, talent, work ethics, ideas and common sense. As a group, they have long been overlooked for the immense value they can provide to the well being of the country. Their time has now arrived!
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Seniors driving raises a lot of questions, and concerns. Are the brake and gas pedals getting further away and the steering wheel growing? Do you get lost, even on roads you know; while leaving your own driveway? It takes one nut like you to scatter it (your car) over the highway. Driving is a privilege, […]
Does getting out of bed in the morning make you feel old? How do you think Tina Turner or Mick Jagger, feel the morning after one of their energy packed performances? Or even the youngster, Dikembe Mutombo playing for the Houston Rockets at the age of 41? What do they know that […]
We the baby boomers are reshaping what it means to grow older. Compared to our parents retirement, boomers are becoming healthier, have better educations and are living well into our 80s. This increased lifespan has given us the opportunity to reinvent ourselves and now have the opportunity to work at home and share our passion […]
Believing in alternative treatments for illnesses and disease doesn’t mean you are against conventional medicine. When you use the best of both practices it’s referred to as complementary medicine. I personally believe in the prevention of disease.
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If you are concerned about how you will make it on your retirement think about Costa Rica. Thousands of North American have retired in Costa Rica and would never live anywhere else, where the cost of living is a fraction of what it is in the U.S. and it’s a very safe beautiful country.
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For some, a crisis is at hand. The Retirement statistics for the Boomer Generation paints a bleak snapshot of what’s to come. That’s if you accept the notion that you can’t do anything about it. Here’s the Fix!
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Older corporate workers are realizing that they would rather be doing something other than what they do right now. They also realize that time on earth is getting shorter, and this kind of existential reflection strikes home for most baby boomers, now that they get nearer 60. Many of them, still toiling as wage slaves, […]
You can start building and regaining strength at any age, even people who begin strength training in their 70’s or 80’s can regain loss strength in as little as eight weeks. You don’t have to accept that you will lose your strength or muscle tone just because you’re getting older. Your muscles will continue to […]
More and more Baby Boomers are coming to recognize that the food we eat may not be worth the price when it comes to the real naturitional value. The answer to two main problems within the food chain maybe CSA. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a partnership between consumers interested in safe, fresh, […]
Studies by the American Association of Retired Persons (Association of Retired Persons - AARP) qualify retirement in Panama as one of the 5 most common worldwide. Moreover, it suggests that a person, who retires in Panama, maximizes its pension by low cost buying in Panama.
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The kids are out of the house, and you are now “empty nesters”. This term has become synonymous in of our culture for freedom and a graduation to the next stage of life - the golden years. We are told to look forward to becoming an empty nester, the end of the childrearing years and […]
Baby Boomers form a significant group of people for the Health and Wellness Industry. They account for about two-thirds of sales. Thus, knowing what do Baby Boomers want is the key to growth of many home businesses thta is based on this market.
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Can you predict what your revenue will be three years from now? Many boomer women starting a business for the first time have a hard time doing just that. Even predicting their revenue for the next twelve months isn’t easy.
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The identity challenge we face at mid life has huge implications for our future happiness. In the quest to find out who we really are, we set into motion a process of change which can transform our lives in ways we had never imagined.
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You’d gladly swap your SSN, credit cards, bank account and your SUV just to get your body back. Some people should have their identity stolen to maintain worldly social peace. There have been a number of suggestions for protection thrown out by major organizations from AARP, to credit card companies, possibly the NFL, and maybe […]
Baby Boomers, Great American Resource of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Wisdom being lost. Boomers are highly profitable commodity being over looked. Where will American stand one hundred years now if we do not pass on our assists, now is the time to look at our very young 6 through 12. These are […]
Young boomers are running out of time to save and facing a serious financial crunch. Social Security benefit expectations are currently in question as to whether or not young baby boomers will have enough money to cover even basic expenses in retirement based on what they have currently been able to save and invest.
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The U.S. economy and our nation’s leadership role in the world are in serious jeopardy. Most people have not had any increase in income and buying power during the last economic boom. The Social Security and Medicare Programs, and the health care system itself, are basically on life support, and are simply unsustainable. […]
Baby Boomers have a reputation of “pushing the envelope.” As they age and the oldest of the Boomers are now in their 60s, they’re pushing the healthcare system to put a more serious focus on getting better care, as well as wellness and prevention. In fact, by 2029, the 65 and older population will nearly […]
The Boomerang Generation describes the generation of young adults born during the 70s and 80s. The term refers to the children of baby boomers who are finding it tough to make it on their own so they are landing back in their parents’ empty nests.
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“I don’t know what to do. I need to be in class, but my daughter’s day care provider is sick. She needs a sitter for my grandson.”
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With the uncertain economy, skyrocketing healthcare and energy costs, and little help from employers, retirement may seem impossible to you. Will social security really be there? If it is will it be enough? These concerns can be put to rest. You don’t have to spend your retirement years filled with anxiety and stress. […]
If you didn’t know how old you are, how old would you be? When someone says, “Gee, she sure doesn’t act ___,” how does that make you feel? We need to rethink our perception of what “old” looks like.
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What do you do when life gets so busy that you lose track of your spouse. No, I don’t mean lose them but you find that you don’t talk about anything of substance except your kids and you daily life. You need to find some common interests that you can relate to so […]
Today, baby boomers are in the ages between 40 years old to 50 years old. This means that they are already aging. It is important for you to know that as a part of the baby boomer population, you should know where you stand on trends, and also your rights as a citizen of the […]
As the largest generation in American history, the Baby Boomers are a commanding presence. As they go, the economy of the United States follows.
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Some video and online games can help us stay sharp and have fun at the same time. As we develop a winning strategy, remember moves, and think quickly to win a game, we are keeping our minds active. Use it or lose it!
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Many baby boomers find themselves squeezed between caring for kids who are still need us, and caring for parents who seem to need us much more than they used too. Finding a balance, and still finding time for our own lives can be a challenge. If you feel squeezed between kids and parents, realize you […]
In your daydreams about the upcoming holidays, do you envision universal goals like sustaining our planet’s resources and gaining energy independence? Or do you fantasize about having less stress? For many Baby Boomers, this time of year tends to be more exhausting than inspiring. Use the following practical tips to help […]
When people think of retirement, they typically think of older adults who enjoy exotic drinks on the beach, long days of golf, and reading books on sunny Wednesday afternoons in the backyard. Well not anymore! As they reach the typical point of retreatment, it seems they aren’t really retiring at all! Baby boomers […]
Did you know that Grandparents’ Day is coming up? It’s often said that you don’t experience perfect love until the birth of your first grandchild. Baby Boomers describe this event as an opportunity to slow down and savor one of life’s most precious gifts. Here are some ideas about how to make […]
“What Is Holding You Back” offers a message of hope for the millions of “Baby Boomers” who are nearing retirement. The economic realities that now confront this massive generation threaten to destroy the very nation that has been the savior of the world in so many ways. There is a solution, but first we […]
One of the best things about becoming a grandparent, is that you often get to do a lot of fun things with your grandchildren. Building a good relationship with your grandchildren starts at an early age and can continue until they are adults. You can enjoy each other’s company for all of this […]
As a Baby Boomer, are you in agreement with the results of an AARP position paper - that the definition of work in retirement will be uniquely yours? Whether you’re beginning to play with the idea of retirement or the gold watch presentation is just around the corner, here are some helpful tips for […]
You jewelry lovers, have ever stopped to ask yourselves just what went into creating that beautiful necklace you saw in the shop the other day?
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At 40 or 50, you are NOT middle aged! Remember, in the past century the lifespan has increased by 27 years. Therefore, it no longer makes sense to categorize yourself according to a model that is no longer relevant.
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If you’re thinking of starting your own home based business, and are good at math or accounting, consider becoming a Daily Money Manager. A DMM assists their client in organizing their monthly bills and paperwork, balancing the checkbook, and making sure their bills are paid on time.
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Sometimes when you feel overwhelmed, overtaxed, overwrought and over-the-top, you also feel the blues. It’s not surprising that thoughts automatically come into your head, telling you that you can’t do it, or that you should be afraid of what lies ahead. When this happens, you can actually ask yourself some important questions, which may […]
The true buying power of the American Enterprise are the Baby Boomer Women. It is surprising how many large companies continue to ignore Baby Boomers Women, i.e. Hollywood to top the list. The woman are amoung the best informed consumers, and have long held the keys to household spending. Women are […]
In 2011, less than seven years from now, the leading edge of 76 million baby boomers will become 75-years-old, the traditional retirement age. For the next 18 years, millions of 65-year-old baby boomers will overwhelm the nation’s retirement systems. Trouble looms ahead! Are you ready?
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The first wave of the Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, will turn 65 in 2011. The first wave of 3.4 million gradually increases to 4.0 million per year. The initial impacts range from replacing bifocals with progressive lenses to the pharmacy staff greeting you on a first name basis.
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You may be surprised to find that your $5,000 worth of monthly rent at a posh upscale retirement community does not guarantee you a five star experience. This article, written by a former Director of Dietary Services looks into where the money goes. In 2008, there are many alternatives to retirement communities; if […]
The baby boom is something that mostly everyone is aware of. It was the time between the 1940’s and 1960’s where the birth rate was higher than average.
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For some time now the term “senior citizen” has become confusing at best and useless in the long term. A television reporter shows older people injecting wrinkles with Botox and going to the gym to pump iron in the middle of the day. This new-old image of human development is well reported in […]
At the age of 60, I resisted my physician’s observation - a man in his mid-50s - as a dismissal of my symptoms. “Remember, Maralene, you ARE aging,” he said. The hairs on the back of my neck stood straight up.
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Boomer lit is fiction aimed at readers, women mostly, in their 40s, 50s, and 60’s. The stories involve conflicts that affect Boomers-aging parents, career woes, retirement, health issues, where-the-hell-did-my-life-go, and good old-fashioned loneliness. The best of boomer lit involves a strong dose of self-assessment.
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Learn from veterans how to relate to your family with gratitude, love and respect. Get community support and draw upon your own strength as you deal with Sandwich Generation issues of your own.
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Each fall a new round of parents learn to deal with what is now called “Empty Nest Syndrome”. This is where parents have to learn to deal with their children being gone from home, off to college or a full time job.
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There’s this latest finding that more people have multiple full-time jobs. Operative phrase here is having more than one full-time job. The Today show featured an investment banker at day and an owner of a restaurant where she’s also the head chef. Also, there’s this high school teacher by day then works […]
Demographers’ defined the baby boom as a birth surge started in 1946, after the World War II and reached its peak in 1957 and continued until 1964 because of the postwar prosperity. Most people uses “generation” as their term but demographers precisely referred it as “cohort” (group of individuals experiencing a certain event within a […]
Increasingly, we’re refusing to act our age. And why should we? With advances in medicine and nutrition many of us are healthier at 60 or 70 than our ancestors were at 30.
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Those ready to start their own business should be on the lookout for services that capture the interest of the Baby Boomer generation. This group is affluent, and is willing to spend money, rather than time, on services that make their lives easier.
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The soaring rhetoric from presidential candidates has been about the concept of change - and the electorate is energized by the buzzword. But our concern here about being agents of change is more personal and aimed at you, members of the Sandwich Generation. You have no real choice but to let go of the past […]
Being comfortable in a relationship feels awfully good - but functioning on automatic pilot can get you into trouble. For some couples in the Sandwich Generation, the impetus to examine their partnership comes from the different energies that each wants to invest in family, career or leisure. In reading the examples below, do […]
