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Cannabis In the Voting Booth
Times have surely changed over the past decade, and marijuana’s perception among the public is only gaining steam. In just a matter of days, voters will go to the polls in Oregon, Alaska, and Washington, D.C., to decide whether or not to approve marijuana for recreational use, while Floridians will weigh in on whether it […]
Blast of Green Deep Sleep
By Mimi Blast of Green Deep Sleep 50% Collard Greens 1/2 Avocado 1 Carrot, peeled 1 Tomato 1 Lemond, peeled 1 Tsp Spirulina 1 Pince of Sea Salt Water: Top with water and ready to blast
Mimi’s Luscious Anti-Acid Reflux Soup
By Mimi Mimi’s Spinach Soup is great for acid reflux sufferers. Acid reflux is usually managed through medication and diet change. Patients should avoid overeating and foods that produce a great deal of stomach acid, such as deep-fried foods. Mild symptoms can be treated with antacids (such as Tums(TM)), or foaming agents that protect the […]
Study of Mysterious Auto-Immune Diseases
Scores of autoimmune diseases afflicting one in 12 Americans — ranging from type 1 diabetes, to multiple sclerosis (MS), to rheumatoid arthritis, to asthma — mysteriously cause the immune system to harm tissues within our own bodies. Now, a new study pinpoints the complex genetic origins for many of these diseases, a discovery that may […]
Facing the Challenges of Multi-Age Workforces
Working in management produces an endless parade of challenges. Few are as intriguing as the challenge of managing a workforce whose members may span three or more generations. First, an introduction to some definitions (these years are loosely agreed to by social scientists): Baby Boom: 1946 to early 1960s Generation X: early 1960s to early […]
Here’s Another Reason to Try the Mediterranean Diet
The Mediterranean diet, high in vegetables, nuts and healthy fats like olive oil, has once again proven itself worthy of our plates. People who maintained a version of the Mediterranean diet had a 50% lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease and a 42% lower risk of rapid kidney function decline, according to a new […]
The Web = Quality of Life
Improving the Resident Experience in Senior Living Communities Only 59 percent of seniors ages 65 and older use the Internet, according to the Pew Research Center. What if only 59 percent of senior living communities had beds or air conditioning? Communication and access to information is also a basic need, and it’s especially important for seniors […]
Second Act for Ex Soldiers
It is not surprising that some people think about what they are going to do next once they retire and settle down for good. Most of them are looking for things that can ignite their passion on life and go on to pursue their “Second Act”. Yinon Weiss, a retired Army Special Forces officer and […]
Diabetes: It’s Time to Take Control of Your Diet
November is Diabetes Month Baby Boomers & Diabetes: It’s Time to Take Control of Your Health Diabetes. It’s the eight-letter word that should be top of mind for most baby boomers. In fact, 29 million Americans have diabetes and 16 percent of them are in the boomer generation. First discovered in 1889, this auto-immune […]
U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches Record High
Americans are living longer and healthier lives, thanks to lifestyle changes and better access to preventive care. In a new report, average life expectancy rates in the United States were at almost 79 years, the highest ever. Death rates for 8 of the 10 leading causes of death dropped, but […]
Tips to Prevent Winter Dry Eye
The winter season is fast approaching and that change in weather can affect muscle, bone, and even eye health. According to recent statistics, approximately 33 million Americans suffer from eye health issues like dry eye syndrome; and if you’re age sixty-five or over, that brings your chances of dealing with dry eye syndrome up to […]
Overcoming Back Pain
Justin Price, is a back pain specialist who wrote what’s been called the ultimate guide to helping you overcome back pain. It provides techniques and exercises that address the underlying cause of pain and prepares the body to move without the constant discomfort that has become an unwanted part of life. For anyone who suffers […]
Older Women and Challenges of Wealth
During her 35-year marriage, Jill DeVaney earned significantly less than her husband, a television executive, but always handled the family finances. So when the couple divorced in 2012, splitting assets worth “several million dollars,” she said, “I knew where the money was.” Now a semiretired interior designer in Chicago, Ms. DeVaney, 63, has hired a […]
Tiny Eye Implant – Returns Sight and Quality Life
Telescope Implant for End-Stage AMD Approved for Adults 65+ Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of severe vision loss and legal blindness in adults over 60 in the U.S. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans are living with end-stage AMD and that number will increase as the Boomer cohort […]
The Flu and Seniors
What You Need to Know to Keep Healthy This Year Every year, the TV news and newspapers warn us that it’s time to get ready for flu season. These stories almost seem routine and we may even tune them out a bit, but it’s important to take action to reduce our risk for flu. That’s […]
Check Your Vision – You Might Live Longer
A new study finds that declining vision health may be linked with shorter survival rates in older adults. It’s common for adults to have vision problems as they get older. Starting in their 40s, many adults start developing near-sightedness, which is a normal part of the aging process and may […]
Staying Fit At 50+
Exercise is one of the many keys to long-term health and vitality. As a natural part of aging, muscles weaken and joints get stiffer, but the key to getting the most out of an exercise regimen is to understand one’s strengths and limitations, and adjusting the workouts accordingly. Although we all understand the benefits of […]
Your Eye Health – Concern for Aging Adults
As my patients reach their golden years, they often ask what they can do to protect their eyesight. There are easy steps you can take to help your vision remain healthy, and at the top of the list — seeing your optometrist regularly. Many eye diseases develop without any obvious symptoms and can aggressively attack […]
Five Questions To Ask Before Surgery
-By David Rosen, MD, President of Midwest Anesthesia Partners The Baby Boomers are causing a boom in surgeries. Although Boomers have higher life expectancy than their parents’ generation, they are unhealthier. “The Status of Baby Boomers’ Health in the United States”, a study published last year in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that Boomers have “higher […]
Must-Have for Senior Travelers
Personal health records allow seniors to take control of their health files anywhere, anytime As thousands of snowbirds, or seasonal travelers, make plans to migrate to Southwest for warmer weather, they may not know that the top item to pack should be their electronic personal health record along with their sunscreen and golf clubs. These […]
Maintaining Balance on Uneven Surfaces
Stuart A. Scherr, MD, is Medical Director of the Balance Program at Nazareth Hospital’s Center for Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation and Balance The ability to maintain balance depends on information received by the brain from the eyes, muscles and joints, and vestibular organs. If any part of your balance system is impaired, it could interfere with […]
Reducing Caregiver Stress
By Donna Raziano, M.D. Assuming the role of a caregiver is a selfless act requiring commitment, patience and sacrifice. The stress of managing the lives of aging family members while maintaining jobs, raising children, and handling the day-to-day responsibilities of your own active life can cause physical illness, frustration, depression and overall burnout. […]
Getting in Shape in Your 50s
By William J. Strimel, DO, FACC, FACP Even if you haven’t exercised since high school gym class, it’s never to late to start. According to the Arthritis Foundation, not only does exercise make most people feel better, perform physical tasks better and reduce the risk of disability due to arthritis, it now appears that exercise […]
Eating Disorders Among Female Baby Boomers – Food Pollution?
By Dr. Renae Norton Growing old is not easy in any culture, but it is particularly difficult for middle-aged women in the United States. Americans obsess about thinness and worship youthfulness. Joan Rivers’ tragic death last month was a good example of the extremes to which women in American society will go in order to […]
You Are What You Practice at Any Age
Larry M. Berkelhammer, PhD We are all masters of practice in that we are practicing something in every moment. This is even more important as we get older – without mindfulness training, we often inadvertently practice unhealthy behaviors and behaviors that are not aligned with our life values. Even after the age of fifty, […]
It’s Never To Late To Choose Well, Eat Well and Live Well
by Camilla Carboni & Melissa Van Dover We receive thousands of mixed messages throughout our lives on what is “healthy.” So it should come as no surprise that most of us are completely confused when it comes to what constitutes something as being “good for us.” These mixed messages arise as a result of a […]
How To Save On Healthcare
:DentalPlans Explains How BOOMERS Can Save on Healthcare The “Baby Boomers” are aging, and living longer than previous generations. By 2029, the number of Americans 65+ and older will increase from 41 million to 70 million, a 75 percent increase, according to Governing.com. Between 2020 and 2039, the number of people aged 75+ is […]
Four Areas for Better – Safer Home Healthcare
Author:Craig Hood, Executive Vice-President of Allegro Medical Independent aging is an important priority for Baby Boomers. Studies show that 88 percent of Americans over age 65 want to remain in their homes for as long as possible. This means that home healthcare, prevention and strategies for enhancing health, medical care and lifestyle will become […]
Alzheimer’s Early Detection and Finding Help
By Gary Skole The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia can be devastating not only to the recipient but for their families as well. It is often met with panic, denial or anger as they anticipate watching their parents or loved ones decline. Although cognitive decline is inevitable, how you […]
Never Too Late to Get Fit
John Platero is the founder and CEO of the National Council of Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) which has certified thousands of personal trainers both nationally and internationally. As if starting and growing a thriving business wasn’t enough, John simultaneously was the National Director for LA Fitness. He recruited, staffed and provided education for more than […]
Turning Back the Clock on Aging Just Got Easier with New Liquid Collagen Product
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 30 percent of the adult population reports that they suffer from joint discomfort. While the reasons for that discomfort may vary, there is now a new, natural product on the market that will help boomers mitigate their joint problems as well as turn back […]
Leaving No One Behind in Alzheimer’s Research
Today in the U.S., more than five million people are living with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease (AD). 1. As we live longer, rates of AD have grown dramatically and the disease is now cited as the third leading cause of death in the United States. Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, develops when nerve […]
Seven Savory Steps to a Lean Luscious Diet and Lifestyle!
The Baby Boomer generation (born 1946-1964) is redefining aging. Boomers are projected to have the longest life expectancy of any generation, so far, with proper diet playing a huge role. Unlike “Gen-Y”, boomers don’t expect things to be done for them especially when it comes to successful aging. They realize eating more nutrient-rich foods goes […]
Facing Costs Of Prolonged Healthcare
Do you know your options and costs for health care post retirement? As the last of the baby boomers turn 50 this year, they are ready to redefine what retirement means to them, but have not done all their homework on costs. A recent national survey conducted among boomers ages 50-69 commissioned by RiverWoods, a Type […]
‘Masters of Sex’ – Masters and Johnson
Though “Masters of Sex” is ostensibly about the pioneering sex researchers Bill Masters (Michael Sheen) and Virginia Johnson (Lizzy Caplan), the show has let itself veer far from its ostensible inspiration. If the first season presented a relatively limited mix of subplots (and often felt muted as a result), the second, which concludes this Sunday, […]
Achieving Vitality and Wellbeing
A “Re-Life Styling” Approach to Vitality and Wellbeing By Peggy Buchanan, coordinator of vitality/wellness programming for Front Porch Our brains are a combination of rational and emotional processing centers and research suggests that there is a limit to how much each side of the brain can handle at a given time. When one side of […]
Avoiding “The Talk”
Experts Advise: Stop Putting Off “The Talk” with Aging Parents Home Instead Senior Care of Sacramento Offers Free Resources to Bridge the Communication Gap between Adult Children and their Aging Parents By Buck Shaw, franchise owner, Home Instead Senior Care If you’ve avoided the end-of-life discussion with your aging parents, you’re not alone. Approximately 80 […]
Feeding The Body, Mind and Soul
Remember the old adage, you are what you eat? Make it your motto. When you choose a variety of colorful fruits and veggies, whole grains, and lean proteins you’ll feel vibrant and healthy, inside and out. Live longer and stronger – Good nutrition keeps muscles, bones, organs, and other body […]
Turning Back the Clock For Men
Older Doesn’t Have to Mean Unhealthy—Tips for Men to Turn Back the Clock By Darryl Mitteldorf, Founder and Executive Director of Malecare Worldwide, men’s health suffers from neglect, poor access to medical facilities, under-funded research in male-specific diseases and other disparities in medical care. Education empowers men to care for themselves. Here are some simple, […]
Your Brain Health
Add these ‘superfoods’ to your daily diet, and you will increase your odds of maintaining a healthy brain for the rest of your life. Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD There’s no denying that as we age chronologically, our body ages right along with us. But research is showing that you can increase your chances of […]
Brain Health
When people think about staying fit, they generally think from the neck down. But the health of your brain plays a critical role in almost everything you do: thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing — and even sleeping.The good news is that emerging evidence suggests there are steps you can take to help keep your brain […]
Grandparents Legacy Plans
More Grandparents using 529 Plans to put their legacy in place By James Norman The current generation of Grandparents is not only living very active lifestyles in retirement, they are happily taking active roles in the lives of their Grandchildren. Whether it’s participating in activities together, or helping out in both financial and non-financial ways, […]
Preventive Health: Baby Boomers’ Best Friend
Preventive Health Checks are the Baby Boomers’ Best Friend It’s Prostate Cancer awareness month and while every cancer can be serious, it’s noteworthy that the survival rate for this disease has clearly improved. Thanks to early diagnosis and treatment, more than 2.5 million men in the U.S. over age 50 are prostate cancer survivors. […]
Over 50? How To Count Calories
We all know how important it is to maintain a healthy diet as we age. Yet, no matter how vigilant we are, the sad truth is that our waistbands seem to grow tighter with each passing year. Part of the reason for this is that menopause causes weight to shift to our abdomen—morphing us from […]
Women and Sex Over 50
For many women after the age of 50, if there are children, they are mostly independent. Their career and financial security are more certain. Women at 50 are no longer fighting to establish a marriage, a career or a family. They are ready to do something different and their focus has suddenly begun to center […]
Busting Sex Myths For Baby Boomers
The fastest growing market in sex education today is the “Baby Boomers.” They grew up in the hot ’60s and are now confronting their own myths around sexuality, mid life and aging. Most Boomers grew up believing that after 50 was a fast trip into a kind of sexual deep sleep. And now that many […]
The Complicated Sex Life of Baby Boomers
The complicated sex life of baby boomers Photograph by Dina Rudick/Globe Staff; Photographed at The Langham, Boston; Models: Kirsten Hede Brierley and Marc Iannaco/Maggie Inc.; makeup: Chantal Ambroise Eighty-five percent of male boomers and 61 percent of female boomers report sexual satisfaction is critical to their relationships and quality of life. MADELEINE AND HER TWO […]
The Complicated Sex Life of Baby Boomers
The complicated sex life of baby boomers Photograph by Dina Rudick/Globe Staff; Photographed at The Langham, Boston; Models: Kirsten Hede Brierley and Marc Iannaco/Maggie Inc.; makeup: Chantal Ambroise Eighty-five percent of male boomers and 61 percent of female boomers report sexual satisfaction is critical to their relationships and quality of […]
Why Boomers Need Vitamins
People who are 50 or over may not be getting all the vitamins and minerals they need to stay healthy, no matter how varied and balanced their diet. Here are the supplements you need and why. Anyone who has been to the vitamin aisle at the local grocery store won’t be surprised that the sale […]
Vitamins and Fitness
Fit After 50: How to Take Charge of Your Personal Wellness Are you among the 77 million people born during the baby boom years from 1946 to 1964? If you are, congratulations! Our generation is more fitness-conscious than any other group of 50- and 60-year-olds in history. Baby Boomers are expected to live longer than […]
Vitamins in Energy Bars
Sports Energy and Nutrition Bars The makers of energy and nutrition bars have come up with a great product idea, especially if you are on the go or simply don’t have time to take a food break. So those of us at BloomerBoomer.com have been trying some energy bars lately but where to you find […]
Most Brain Fit Boomers
Fit After 50: How to Take Charge of Your Personal Wellness Are you among the 77 million people born during the baby boom years from 1946 to 1964? If you are, congratulations! Our generation is more fitness-conscious than any other group of 50- and 60-year-olds in history. Baby Boomers are expected to live longer than […]
Brain Power and Hot Cocoa
Have you heard that hot cocoa can boost the brain power of active seniors. The study, first published eight months ago is important for those concerned about senior diet choices. One of the active ingredients, cocoa flavanols is the principle element that shows to provide significant improvements in certain cognitive assessment tests. First what are […]
Enhancing Brain Health
Strategy-based cognitive training has the potential to reverse age-related brain decline according to the results of a study conducted by researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas published online in Cerebral Cortex. The novel study examining brain and cognitive changes associated with brain training has found that complex cognitive training significantly improves […]
A Supplement Opinion
The Vitamin Myth: Why We Think We Need Supplements Nutrition experts contend that all we need is what’s typically found in a routine diet. Industry representatives, backed by a fascinating history, argue that foods don’t contain enough, and we need supplements. Fortunately, many excellent studies have now resolved the issue. PAUL OFFITJUL 19 2013, 9:12 […]
Oxidant Supplements
Holistic Approach to Cosmetic Surgery As boomer lead the way in cosmetic surgery, one doctor looks to holistic solutions as part of the treatment. There is a stong likelihood that you are someone you know has had cosmetic surgery. People over 55 are helping doctors who do that take home a ton of money. There […]
Fish Oil Supplements
By Kimberly A. Tessmer, RDN, LD For those over 55 years old diet and health seem to become more of a priority than in our younger years. Risks for certain health conditions including type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancers, osteoporosis and heart disease raise dramatically so it is more important than ever to be […]
More Turn To Acupuncture
By MICHAEL ROIZEN You may not like the idea of being needled, but acupuncture has been a go-to therapy for 5,000 years. This Chinese healing art, which uses needles to stimulate points in the body that affect chi or qi, the life energy, has been in the news lately, and not just because celebs such […]
The Alternative Medicine Cabinet
I write, lecture and appear as a guest to educate about nutrition, stress, women’s health and mind/body medicine. The older we get it seems the more stress has an impact. But stress isn’t really the problem, our reaction to it is. I can impart your listeners with some easy to use, practical tips for decreasing […]
Why To Consider Alternative Medicine
Why You Should Consider Alternatives Physician Offers 4 Natural Ways to End the Pain Roughly 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain lasting more than six months, according to a report from the Institute of Medicine. Throughout the past decade, the use of painkillers such as Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin has soared by 300 percent. For […]
A Second Opinion: Back Surgery
A Back Surgeon With A Second Opinion Interview with Dr. David Hanscom with a different view on back surgery Andy: This podcast in my humble opinion is a must listen to for everyone who suffers from back pain and for the millions who do have contemplated surgery as a remedy. Dr. Hanscom is a board […]
Packing Your Meds
How to Pack Medications If you use prescription medications in your daily life, you are well aware of how important they are to your health. Many travelers worry about traveling with medication and make crucial mistakes along the way. First, make sure you don’t pack […]
The Link Between Emotions and Health
How much emotions affect our physical health. Discoveries of a cardiologist and how our emotions affect our physical health Andy: As seniors we built a past that has an effect on our present and on our future. But what happens when our past limits our potential? That can be at any age, but perhaps more […]
Heart Issues For Over 50
By R.M. Dietrich Deel More than 70 million Americans of the ages 50 and older – which breaks down to be 4 out of 5 older adults – suffer from at least one chronic health condition. Many of those people over 50 are affected by cardiovascular conditions as their chonic health condition. Cardiac issues such as […]
Why Narcissists Have More Sex
If narcissism is one of humanity’s more stubbornly intractable traits—and it is—it’s partly because it facilitates the one basic act likelier than anything else to keep a particular physical or behavioral characteristic alive in the gene pool: breeding. Successful narcissists have a whole lot of sex, which means they’re statistically likelier to have a whole […]
Why Narcissists Have More Sex
If narcissism is one of humanity’s more stubbornly intractable traits—and it is—it’s partly because it facilitates the one basic act likelier than anything else to keep a particular physical or behavioral characteristic alive in the gene pool: breeding. Successful narcissists have a whole lot of sex, which means they’re statistically likelier to have a whole […]
Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki, Founder of Rich Dad Co., shares 6 steps to paying down bad debt – the FIRST step to building you asset column! Paying off your bad debt so you can build great wealth When my first business failed, I personally had over $1 million in debt that needed to be paid off. Those […]
A Soldiers Entry Into The Second Act
A Soldiers Entry Into The Second Act Yinon Weiss, CEO of RallyPoint, is able to provide expertise on a wide-range of topics within the military lifestyle, ranging from first-hand accounts through to the journey undertaken as military personnel enter the private sector and beyond. Yinon served ten years on active duty, serving first as a […]
A Soldiers Entry Into The Second Act
A Soldiers Entry Into The Second Act Yinon Weiss, CEO of RallyPoint, is able to provide expertise on a wide-range of topics within the military lifestyle, ranging from first-hand accounts through to the journey undertaken as military personnel enter the private sector and beyond. Yinon served ten years on active duty, serving first as a […]
Diet Tips For People Over 50
By Kimberly A. Tessmer, RDN, LD For those over 55 years old diet and health seem to become more of a priority than in our younger years. Risks for certain health conditions including type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancers, osteoporosis and heart disease raise dramatically so it is more important than ever to be […]
Amazing Aging Population
Healthcare and the Amazing Aging U.S. Population Between 2016 and 2034, the baby boomer generation – the largest population group in the United States – will begin retiring from the labor force. Baby boomers include all people born in the United States between the years 1946-1964, estimated to be 77.3 million people or nearly 25 […]
Feds Hit Nursing Home Overmedication
Feds Hope Hitting Nursing Homes In The Wallet Will Cut Overmedication A federal lawsuit against two Watsonville, Calif., nursing homes may offer a new approach to dealing with the persistent problem of such facilities overmedicating their residents. The lawsuit details multiple cases when the government says these drugs were inappropriately administered to patients. If […]
Nightcrawler Movie Previews
The folks at Bloomer Boomer are all news people so permit us to indulging ourselves by previewing this new film. Catch the trailer on the left side bar Nightcrawler review: Gyllenhaal gets his hands dirty in brilliant news thriller A good newsman is an amoral newsman in Dan Gilroy’s violently entertaining feature debut. Jake Gyllenhaal is […]
The Third Act – Who Can’t Dance?
Partly a story about how a great dance instructor assembled a group of amateurs and produced a show that has everyone talking. They’re amateurs in dance. But they’ve lived a lot of life. And it shows. Excerpts from the Annapolis Royal premiere, with commentary by the Choreographer/Director. For a glimpse of the darker, deeply moving side, […]
Most Fit Seniors in History
Fit After 50: How to Take Charge of Your Personal Wellness Are you among the 77 million people born during the baby boom years from 1946 to 1964? If you are, congratulations! Our generation is more fitness-conscious than any other group of 50- and 60-year-olds in history. Baby Boomers are expected to live longer than […]
Your Rights When Planning a Funeral
Sooner or later, most of us will have to plan a funeral. It could be the funeral of your parents or your spouse; it could be that of a close friend or relative. If you or anyone you know has lost a loved one, you may want to advise them to look into something like […]
Baby Boomers Fast Facts
(CNN) – Here’s a look at what you need to know about the Baby Boomer generation, the generation of Americans born between 1946, the end of World War II, and 1964. They are the largest generation of Americans born in U.S. history. Statistics:Nearly 77 million Baby Boomers (as of 2011) 1946 – post World War […]
Great Train Rides: Run Away on the Rails
SCENE STEALER: South of Helmsdale in the Scottish Highlands, the train runs past the North Sea. Getty Images IT’S MIDNIGHT, AND I’VE GOT two options. Maureen, a conductor on the Caledonian Sleeper train from London to Edinburgh, lays them out in stern, Scottish tones. There is a “microwavable” breakfast of “beans, tomato and a sausage.” […]
The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Food, health, housing, and personal growth are topics capturing the attention of baby boomer bloggers this week I’m the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #370. The fantastic weather in the Seattle area continues, and my garden is producing wonderful vegetables. But, what I write about this week on my blog are the […]
Social Security 79th Birthday
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2014. Alliance Members Continue Social Security Birthday Celebrations With Social Security celebrating its 79th birthday last week, Alliance members have been holding events across the country honoring the landmark retirement security program. This week’s events included celebrations with cake and balloons in states such as Iowa, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania. To […]
