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SeaWorld San Diego 50 Years Old
SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with all kinds of splashy doings — penguin, sloth and flamingo greeters and an Explorer’s Reef where visitors can touch shark pups and rays. Paradise Point Resort & Spa on Mission Bay offers water taxi service in July and August for visitors who want to […]
Greyhound: 100 year Anniversary
Riders wait for their Greyhound bus to depart the Union Station parking garage in May in Washington, D.C. To meet the competition and its challenges, the bus company has been overhauling its image. (Amanda Voisard/For The Washington Post) It was nearing midnight when a sleek coach adorned with galloping canines inched through the new Greyhound […]
Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Male Boomers
By Jeffry S. Life, MD, PhD Many men over 50 suffer from a declining production of testosterone (or low T), a real medical condition referred to as andropause, and not one created by the pharmaceutical industry as some have suggested. The condition is a well-recognized, clinical disorder. The most current science clearly shows how declining […]
Happy Birthday to Linda Ronstadt!
I’ve written about my recent Linda bender — played her the whole way to L.A. and back, with just one “Tapestry” break! — so didn’t want to miss wishing the Tucson beauty a happy 68th. Relieve the magic HERE . Click here to view original web page at www.kennethinthe212.com
Snooty’s 66th Birthday Bash
Snooty’s 66th Birthday Bash Snooty HT Archive He’s 9-foot-8, weighs 1,100 pounds and holds the title for oldest (known) manatee in the world. On Saturday, Snooty will celebrate his 66th birthday. The star sea cow will be the guest of honor during a free bash Saturday at his home […] Click here to view original […]
5 Things to Consider if You Plan to Retire From and Sell Your Business in 5 Years
By; Michael B. Schwerdtfeger You’ve successfully started and grown your business, but now you can start to imagine the day that you might want to spend more time on the golf course, with grand kids, or just hanging around the house driving your spouse crazy. It isn’t quite time to retire yet, but for the […]
New SmartHome Technology Gives Boomers Piece of Mind
By François Bordes, Neoji co-founder The year was 1987 – the year that a TV commercial about safety for the elderly, and one line in particular, was so memorable that it has become a part of American pop culture history. If you haven’t heard the line you should be applauded for being a voracious reader […]
Canadian soldier killed 2 minutes before end of First World War remembered
CTVNews.ca Staff Nearly a century after his death, a Nova Scotia community is remembering George Price, the last Commonwealth soldier killed in the First World War moments before it ended. Price, a 25-year-old Canadian private fighting for the British Commonwealth, was fatally shot by a German sniper in Belgium […] Click here to view original […]
Manifest the life you truly desire, for baby boomers
Discover the magic of your potential, clear limitations and connect to your unique soul mission and deepest hopes. All reality starts with a vibration, a thought, a hope or a vision. Align yourself and your desires with your soul mission and your dreams will become real.
Avoiding 8 Retirement Screw Ups
CNBC spoke with eight advisers, who between them came up with the eight most common mistakes made in retirement.(Photo: Thinkstock) The potential pitfalls threatening a successful retirement are many, and the biggest errors fall into both psychological and financial categories, according to financial advisers. CNBC spoke with eight advisers, who between them came up with […]
Late Start to Retirement Savings
Everyone knows the time to start saving for retirement is when you are young, but very few actually do. In fact, for those over the age of 40, a recent survey shows that their biggest regret regarding retirement is not starting to save early enough. What about those who have not saved at all? They […]
Graphic Video Affects End of Life Decision
When Ted Goff was hospitalized late last year, barely breathing and with advanced emphysema, his doctor said the prognosis was bad. They talked about Goff’s last wishes and whether he wanted to be placed on a breathing machine. Goff wasn’t sure. So his doctor suggested he watch a video explaining this technique and other options […]
Second Career After Retirement
We may get older, but we don’t have to lose our freedom to dream about what we can become when we “grow up.” The airwaves are flooded with aspirational investment and financial services ads depicting empty nesters starting their own wineries, traveling the globe or whiling away on the golf course. […]
Another Vote For Fitness
Study: Moderate physical activity helps older people stay mobile It may seem obvious, but now there’s proof: Physical activity of moderate intensity can help older people stay mobile and independent, according to the largest clinical trial ever done on the issue. The study, presented Tuesday at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports […]
Medicare Advantage Plan Lawsuit
The Center for Public Integrity has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeking a wide range of records concerning oversight of Medicare Advantage health insurance plans for senior citizens. The suit, filed today in U.S. District Court in Washington under the Freedom of Information Act, argues that officials have yet to release […]
“I am,” The Most Powerful Statement
“I am” is the most powerful statement you can make. Your beliefs about yourself underscore every thought and every action in your life. Given their power, be very aware of how you complete the phrase: “ I am…” The words you choose to follow have the power to create your reality. How you choose to […]
62 – Average Retirement Age
Baby boomers are pushing retirement back further and further. According to Gallup’s annual Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average age at which Americans report retiring is now 62. That’s the highest reported age since Gallup started tracking this data back in 1991. Indeed, the average self-reported age of retirement has slowly been on […]
How Women Can Create a More-Secure Retirement
Retirement insecurity runs high among the baby boomer generation, but female boomers in particular feel less prepared for their golden years. While women continue to be a growing and thriving part of the workforce, a recent survey by Charles Schwab found that only 36% of women believe they’ll have enough money for a comfortable retirement. […]
CNNMoney: Retired Women Often Live in Poverty
The financial disparity between men and women extends beyond the workplace into retirement, a time when women are more likely to live in poverty. In fact, women are almost twice as likely as men are to live below the poverty line during retirement, with single and minority women struggling the most, CNNMoney reports. Men aged […]
Retirement Savings Rebound
On the plus side, a new study shows, Americans’ retirement savings has rebounded from the depths of the Great Recession. Nearly 60 percent of workers say they have somewhat or fully recovered from the 2007-2009 downturn and median savings has risen substantially. Even so, unless they’re holding sizable nest eggs under the proverbial mattress, they […]
The Eye Test
Check out this “eye test” and see which words appear to you. Your subconscious might be trying to show you something! Click here to view original web page at feistysideoffifty.com
Huge Threats to Retirement Security Today
The baby boomer generation is worried about retirement, and with good cause. Not only are they the demographic that has begun aging into that part of life, but they also carry a heavier load of debt than this age group did 10 years ago. When the folks at Gallup asked boomers if they thought they […]
Internet Dating – Staying Safe
Look we might as well jump right into this hot topic…it’s about online dating. For a long time for an awful lot of people it seems there is a stigma attached to online dating… But for others they are veteran online daters, and it’s not big deal. It never hurts to learn a thing or […]
Marriage-Family Therapist on Divorce After 55
A Marriage-Family Therapist on Divorce After 55. How friends are surprise and what couples do next. Now, for seniors that’s often a big part of transition in life. Love – to talk about that most allusive of all subjects, we talk with the founder and the executive director of The Relationship Skills Center. She […]
Top Exercise Guru For Seniors at National Institute on Aging
She helped develop scientifically proven exercise program for seniors Andy: This is a really special podcast for us, first we feature the Go for Life exercise manual on our website. We provide a free download of the Workout on the Go. And after you hear this show, I think you’ll agree this is really a […]
Millenneals, Gen X, Boomers Sweat Retirement
The retirement crisis in America is not contained to any one generation. Across the country, people of all ages are struggling with stagnant wages, rising living expenses, and an overall sluggish economy. Some are closer to their golden years than others, but one thing is clear: There are three unique generations with very different retirements […]
The Pioneer of River Cruising for Senior Traveler
Taking an ocean cruise is a great way for couples to spend their time together. Not only will they be able get a chance to spend some time together without having to worry about anything, they also get the chance to be able to visit and see some of the most wonderful spots from all […]
Elder Law
Elder Law Attorney Andy: Well, today’s guest comes with a really unique back ground. Her name is Buckley Fricker. And she is an attorney, and she has a background in state law and state planning, but she is also a certified geriatric care manager through The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. And not […]
Retire to World’s Happiest Place
The Happiest Country in the World Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is a tropical paradise that is filled with lush green forests, clear lakes and rivers, white beaches, and some of the most majestic mountains in the world. Costa Rica is also home to many festivities, some […]
Grandkids and Grandparents – The Sandwich Generation
Sandwich Generation’s Guide to Eldercare During your midlife years, you are likely to encounter one of the problems commonly found on that particular age group – taking care of your elderly parents while at the same time taking care of your own children. This can be very especially stressful as not only you will have […]
Sandwich Generation – Kids and Grandparents
During your midlife years, you are likely to encounter one of the problems commonly found on that particular age group – taking care of your elderly parents while at the same time taking care of your own children. This can be very especially stressful as not only you will have to meet the needs of […]
Grandparents Kicking in Money for College
In the past few years, it is common for grandparents to give their grandchildren expensive Christmas gifts such as the newest models of Playstation and Xbox. Nowadays, the trend has changed, as most grandparents are replacing these Playstations and Xboxes with small envelopes containing money or gift certificates that can help them during their college […]
Grandparents Kicking In For College
Regina Louise helps people plan and pay for college. She spoke to Bloomer Boomer and here is the transcript. Andy Asher: So is it possible this year that kids won’t be seeing as many Playstations and X-Boxes under the Christmas tree, instead, just an envelope from the grandparents. Well that could be the case if […]
Travel Medicine – What To Know
Travel Tips From a Real Doctor of Travel Traveling to different countries can be very enjoyable; you get to meet new people, learn about the country’s cultures, visit interesting tourist spots, try out new food, and many other things you can’t do on your own country. However, while it may be worthwhile, traveling on other […]
Boomers Fuel Cash Real Estate Market Trend
Now more than ever, cash is king in real estate WASHINGTON — One in three buyers of U.S. homes is paying cash, a record high number, according to data made available to McClatchy. The trend is being driven by retiring baby boomers and rich investors, who unlike most first-time buyers can bypass tighter lending requirements […]
Medicare Spending Growth Slower Than Expected
Amid its grim projections for the economy overall, the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday said that Medicare spending growth is slowing, although the program will take up a larger share of the economy in a decade than it does now. In an update to its January report on the nation’s budget and economic outlook, CBO […]
7 Fall Prevention Resources for Older Americans Month
Every May we celebrate Older Americans Month in order to recognize the contributions and achievements of older Americans. The observance also affords the nation an opportunity to take action on important issues that impact the health and safety of elders. This year, the theme of OAM is Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow, in order to bring […]
Remarriage: What are the things that you should know?
“No man is an island.” It is hard to live life alone. This is especially true if you had a divorce or your spouse passed away, as they were happy until their spouses left them. This is the reason why the same people are considering remarriage or marrying another person, regardless of their age. However, […]
Remarriage: What You Should Know – Interview Transcript
Transcript from BloomerBoomer interview with Debra Speyer Andy Asher: So for whatever reason, you’re single again or perhaps even living alone. Let’s speculate a little further and say, you’re wondering maybe about living with someone or marrying again someone you’ve met. Now you must make some real decisions – if you live together, are your […]
Guy With a Funny Name And Sound Advice
Financial Truth From a Guy with a Funny Name Every person wants to achieve financial stability. They want to be free from debts and other financial worries once they reach retirement age, as they would rather do the things they love the most rather than stress out on these finance-related problems. To do this, they […]
Life After Retirement – The Importance of Having a Business Plan for Life
If there’s a word that brings fear and uncertainty to active, working people, it’s “retirement”. They dread the thought of having to spend the rest of their lives just sitting on a chair, watching TV all day and getting up only when food is served. They dread the thought that they would never be active […]
Senior Travel Deals – Not Always the Best
Dear Savvy Senior: What types of senior discounts are available to older travelers? My husband and I are approaching retirement and love to travel, but love to save money too. — Almost Retired Dear Almost: There is actually wide variety of travel discounts available to older travelers — usually starting at either age 50, 55, […]
Are Baby Boomers Millennials Burden?
The aging of baby boomers and millennial coming of age will be one of the most politically fraught population shifts in American history, writes guest columnist Paul Taylor. TEN thousand baby boomers will turn 65 today. Another 10,000 cross that threshold tomorrow. This will keep happening every single day between now and 2030. I’m one […]
Retirement Physical Fitness: 8 Steps To Getting in Better Shape
Retirees need to do physical activities that will keep them strong and flexible so they can continue to do the things they want to do for years to come — whether that’s playing with their grandchildren, living independently or going on vacations, says Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, head of the department of kinesiology and community health at […]
Online Dating Over 55
The Golden Rules of Online Dating Judith Bitterli, CMO at AVG Technologies I have watched many of my friends try to navigate the “new world” of dating after a divorce, death or break-up. I have observed that when it comes to online dating, getting started is often the hardest part. How do you know […]
Heavy Smokers No CT Screenings?
A Medicare panel determined that there is not enough evidence to justify annual CT scans to detect early lung cancer in heavy smokers. The CMS’s nine-member Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee voted Wednesday against paying for the screening tool.The unexpected decision on the nonbinding recommendation runs counter to a December 2013 recommendation by […]
Should You Move To Live Near Your Grandchildren?
When I became a grandma ten years ago, I wished I didn’t have to drive two hours to see my granddaughter. Whenever I visited, my daughter showed me the latest house for sale in her neighborhood. But I didn’t want to move. One of my friends told me: “I’d never relocated near my grandchildren. I’d […]
Pew Study: One In 10 Grandchildren Lives With Grandparents
Call it a residual from the recession, but in 2011, 7.7 million children — one in 10 — were living in the same household as one of their grandparents — and in most cases it was the grandparent’s home, according to a new Pew Research Center study released today. A sizable minority of these kids are not […]
From Welfare To The Top Floor – A Boomer And No End In Sight
Today we’re speaking with someone who has gone from welfare to the top of the floor of corporate america…and well after turning 55 is working and sees no end to it. She is Donna Maurillo…who has worked since a youngster and doesn’t plan to hang it up any
A Life of Action Brings A Passion For Words – A Second Act
This is another in the series of BloomerBoomer.com interviews focusing on life over 55. It’s about what engages or impassions you and others about life. Whether it’s a job, vocation, hobby, family member, it can be just about anything? About transitioning from one big life experience into another. What was it like for others who […]
Life Passions – Ann Baker
Three years ago I had an overwhelming urge to have a gathering for Boomer women to tell our stories, explore our dreams, and share resources and support for one another to help us pursue those dreams. I called it Women At Woodstock, and our first 3-day retreat was held in Woodstock New York in October […]
Life Passions – Over 55
BloomerBoomer.com is beginning a series of interviews that focuses on life over 55. We want to talk about what engages or impassions you about life. Is it a job, vocation, hobby, family member? Sometimes the perception of aging or retirement is a life without engagement. We want to focus on folks who have a passion and […]
A Business Plan For Life: Allison Rimm
The Transcription of Allison’s interview with BloomerBoomer.com Andy Asher: Our next guest brings her business acumen to help answer that; she comes from the world of business, as we say, her name is Allison Rimm. And first of all, I want to thank you so much for joining us Allison and you’re the author of […]
50 Chicagoans Living with Passion and Purpose
BloomerBoomer started a new podcast interview show in 2014 about Life Passions over 55. The one thing that came back time and again are the stories of people around retirement age who find a new or abandoned passion to pursue later in life. So we started a series of interviews with ordinary people, achievers and […]
An Accomplished Boomer – But More Ahead
BloomerBoomer.com is beginning a series of interviews that focuses on life over 55. We want to talk about what engages or impassions you about life. Is it a job, vocation, hobby, family member? Sometimes the perception of aging or retirement is a life without engagement. We want to focus on folks who have a passion and […]
Life Reimagined – The Author Who Coined It
Life Reimagined: Discovering Your New Life Possibilities by Richard Leider. the book can serve as a great starting off point for a national discussion on how millions of Americans are reimaging their lives and redefining the meaning of “life’s second acts.”
Beef and Cheese Pinwheels – Watch Video
You can use this versatile recipe for an on-the-go snack, a sandwich wrap, or slice it into half-inch pinwheels for a finger food. Beef and Cheese Pinwheels Ingredients: 12 ounces thinly sliced deli roast beef 1 package (4 ounces) herb flavored cream cheese 4 large flour tortillas (about 10 inches) 2 cups spinach leaves (about […]
Salsa Orange Chicken – Watch Video
Turn boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a sweet and spicy skillet meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Herb-Crusted Pork Chops – Watch Video
By choosing a lean pork chop, such as a pork tenderloin, for this recipe, you’ll have a delicious herb-and-corn-flake-coated pork chop of about 210 calories per serving.
Medicare Fraud Doc’s Unrepentant
Dozens of physicians who received Medicare payments in 2012 had been thrown out of state Medicaid programs, been indicted or charged with fraud, or even settled allegations of overbilling Medicare itself, according to a ProPublica analysis of recently released doctor payment data. The analysis of payments made under Medicare Part B, which was released last […]
Mustang: 50 years Of Daring Moves – Some Dirty Secrets
Fifty years ago, the first Baby Boomers hit 18 with a ravenous appetite for anything outside the mainstream. The U.S. economy was booming, and the country was yearning to shake off the November 1963 assassination of President Kennedy. Ford Motor couldn’t have timed the entirely new car better. On […] Ford Motor couldn’t have […]
Medicare Payment Data Dump Opens Can of Worms
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services heralded the historic release of data on services and procedures provided to Medicare beneficiaries by 880,000 physicians and other health care professionals. These providers received $77 billion in 2012 under the Medicare Part B fee-for-service program. Journalists and government transparency advocates are hailing the move as […]
Changing Healthcare Since ‘Mad Men’
As a health care wonk, one treat of watching “Mad Men” has been how the show’s creators have used the characters’ behaviors—and their interactions with the nation’s health system—to consistently tweak our nostalgic view of the 1960s. (When the show debuted, the plot was set in March 1960; by the time the sixth season wrapped up, “Mad Men” […]
Retirement: How couple lives a ‘home-free’ lifestyle
Three years ago, retirees Lynne Martin, 73, and her husband Tim, 68, decided to live a “home-free” lifestyle in retirement. They gave away most of their possessions, sold their house in Paso Robles, Calif., found a new home for their dog and started traveling the world. Since then, they’ve lived in furnished apartments in Mexico, […]
Medicare – Huge Doctor Payouts
Topping Medicare’s list was Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, whose relationship with Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., made headlines last year after news broke that the lawmaker used the doctor’s personal jet for trips to the Dominican Republic. Medicare paid Melgen $20.8 million. AP’s analysis found that a small sliver of the more than 825,000 individual […]
Seven Big Mistakes Couples Make in Retirement
Getting ready for retirement? Just salivating at the thought of you and your spouse getting in that RV and roaming around the country? Or is your dream sitting on that deck in the morning with your spouse, a cup of coffee and a good book? If you and your spouse […]
Surprise – Obama Administration Reverses Cuts To Medicare Plans
Medicare has reversed proposed payment cuts to private heath plans in the popular Medicare Advantage program for the second straight year amid strong pushback from health insurers and Capitol Hill. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday, after proposing in February a 1.9 percent cut to private plans, said government payments to insurers […]
Spunky Seniors Getting More From Retirement
A. Val JuLian Sealee, the founder of Spunky Seniors Club, skydiving. Her website helps seniors be more active. / Courtesy photo When Frank Staron was growing up, many adults hit their 60s, retired and sat in a chair, as he put it. But the 60-year-old Woodstock resident said his fellow […]
Remembering Mickey Rooney
Everyone knows Mickey Rooney, but who really remembers the extent of his success? How many now living can testify not only to how large this man loomed over the American film landscape but also to the particular qualities that made him such an enormous success in his prime? Everyone knows […]
How Your 401(k) Could Rip You Off
If you have a 401(k) plan, there’s a pretty good chance that you’re getting ripped off. At least, this is the opinion of Dan Solin, director of investor advocacy for the BAM Alliance and a wealth adviser with Buckingham Asset Management. He argues that between high costs, poor investment choices and bad behavior on the […]
Continuing Battle in Cuts to Medicare Advantage
Democrats are battling the White House over proposed cuts to Medicare Advantage, creating a new divide on healthcare just as the party had begun to rally around ObamaCare’s 7.1 million enrollees. The issue threatens the newfound momentum Democrats have on healthcare after a late surge of ObamaCare enrollees surprised and electrified […]
A Generational Moment
David Letterman, host of the Late Show with David Letterman waves to the audience in New York on Thursday, after announcing that he will retire sometime in 2015. Letterman, who turns 67 next week, has the longest tenure of any late-night talk show host in U.S. television history, already marking 32 years since he created […]
Retirement planning? Don’t forget your pets.
With the kids grown and out of the house (hopefully), pets have become an important family addition for baby boomers in retirement. When it comes to retirement planning, the topic of pet expense planning is rarely discussed. It shouldn’t be ignored. Pets are big business. According to www.americanpetproducts.org, it’s estimated […]
Willard Scott Married — ‘Today’ Show Star Weds Longtime Love At 80
‘Today’ show legend Willard Scott said ‘I do’ to his longtime girlfriend Paris Keena on April 1. The veteran weatherman and Smucker’s birthday greeter spent 11 wonderful years with Paris before they finally decided to tie the knot. Congratulations are in order for the Today show’s former weatherman, Willard Scott! Willard, 80, married longtime love Paris Keena in Fort Myers, Fla. on […]
Dam Shame: Hoover’s Workforce Nears Retirement
WASHINGTON – More than 80 years ago, during the Great Depression, thousands of unemployed Americans traveled from far and wide to the border of Arizona and Nevada, hoping to land a precious job building and operating one of the nation’s great engineering wonders, the Hoover Dam. Today, however — even with millions of Americans unable […]
Retire In Alaska – Here’s Why
Many Americans dream of retiring to the sunbelt, where they can live out their work-free years playing on sun-kissed golf courses and lounging pool-side. But analysis by the National Institute on Retirement Security reveals seniors might want to trade their Bermuda shorts for ear muffs. Overwhelmingly, states in the upper Midwest are ranked the most […]
Passing of Surf Culture Icon
When he was a young man, Hobie Alter had a clear vision of his future: He didn’t want a job that would require hard-soled shoes, and he didn’t want to work east of Pacific Coast Highway. He succeeded. The son of a second-generation orange grower, Alter is credited with innovations that […]
Thinking Of Retiring? Consider Your Health
Manuel “Manny” Aguirre, 80, has been mixing cocktails at Musso and Frank Grill in Los Angeles for more than two decades. He works part time and could retire — but he doesn’t want to. The Musso and Frank Grill is a cherished time warp in Los Angeles. Once inside, you’re in […]
Vegan Diet For A Healthy Life?
By Sarah Taylor – It starts when we’re 40 … the painful knees, the lack of energy, the puffing breath as we climb a few flights of stairs … it’s the beginning of our declining health. We tell our friend about our painful knees and he complains about his cholesterol. Our neighbor complains about her blood […]
Footloose Star Kevin Bacon Turns 55
For my generation, Footloose was one of those movies we all saw in the theater and on cable reruns at least a dozen times. Last week, Jimmy Fallon teamed up with Bacon to produce this tribute to the classic coming-of-age film on The Tonight Show. Fans of the movie went nuts […]
