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Grandparents’ Day
A teen participant remarked, Grandparents are like angels. They take you under their wings. They pray and watch over you and will give you most anything! Grandparents’ Day is ahead. If there’s one group that have always stood by their loved ones, it’s grandmas and grandpas. On September 7, people will have the opportunity to […]
Grandpa Talks What’s Important – About Grand-parenting
THE STORY OF what got Francis Ford Coppola into the hotel business is one of a simple plan that became complicated. In the end, what is important about family and grand-parenting. It started with the making of his Vietnam War epic, “Apocalypse Now,” released 35 years ago next week. Though shooting in the jungles of […]
Five Steps to Retire and Sell Your Business – Retirement Planning
This is the transcript: Andy: Well hi everyone! I hope your week is going well. Now here is what we’re pondering – you’ve successfully started and grown your own business. But now, you can start to imagine the day that you might want to spend more time on the golf course with the grandkids or […]
Why am I Still Single? Single Senior
Many of us have had more than one relationship in our lives. We may have been married, perhaps we’re serial monogamists or something of a player. Today we are a single senior. At times love may have eluded us and appeared to have been lost. So, navigating the somewhat turbulent waters of dating can feel […]
Chronic Pain & Painkillers
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 […]
Medicare Travel Abroad
Medicare beneficiaries traveling abroad should be aware that their coverage options may be limited in foreign countries. Medicare travel abroad is something you need to plan for. Planning a trip to Europe this summer? You may want to add “finding health insurance” to your to-do list if you want to stay covered while traveling. Medicare […]
Colon Cancer Screenings Low Among Blacks’
According to researchers in California, Colon Cancer Screenings is Low Among Blacks’. The use of colonoscopy to look for colon cancer is infrequent despite similar access to care across races in a Veterans Affairs healthcare system. The researchers also found that having established primary care at the time of screening eligibility significantly increased screening uptake. […]
Good Health Means Wealth At Retirement
“Health is wealth”, according to the age-old saying, and never has it been more appropriate for American seniors and baby boomers. Today, getting a disease may set you back up to six figures. This is due to the health care costs rising rapidly every year. According to Fidelity Investments, 80% of the total American population […]
Surprising Retirement Spots
Most American seniors and baby boomers want to retire in a place where they could relax and unwind as a reward for their years of hard work. Oftentimes, retirees dream of retiring at the Sun Belt, where they can enjoy playing golf or taking a relaxing walk in one of the many parks within the […]
Invest In A Boomer Industry – Your Eyes
Just as we examine companies each week that may be rising past their fair values, we can also find companies trading at what may be bargain prices. While many investors would rather have nothing to do with stocks wallowing at 52-week lows, I think it makes a lot of sense to determine whether the market has […]
Classic Car Cruise
Yosemite is clearly the monument of the summit, while Morro Rock is the monument to the sea. This celebration showcases three iconic anniversaries, which Morro Bay is proud to be a part of. Classic car enthusiasts are warming up their engines for a cruise through California history as a salute to both Yosemite National Park […]
Embracing Technology for Boomers
TECHNO-ISH By Stacia Fernandez, Middle (St)age on Stage17.tv I applaud you for being on this website! You are here to keep yourself current and explore the vast land of the Internet. You are the exception for our generation and not the rule. You should pat yourself on the back for that. […]
Social Security and Medicare: “Distinctly good news”
“Distinctly good news” “[T]he news is essentially that there is no news” in the reports, as Kathy Ruffing of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a leading expert on Social Security, said during a conference call Monday on the Social Security report. The trustees still estimate that the Social Security trust fund will […]
Probe Exposes Flaws Behind HealthCare.gov Rollout
FILE – This Nov. 5, 2013 file photo shows Medicare chief Marilyn Tavenner testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington. Management failures by the Obama administration set the stage for the computer woes that paralyzed the president’s new health care program last fall, nonpartisan investigators said in testimony released Wednesday. […] WASHINGTON (AP) — Management failures […]
100th WWI Anniversary
A century on, Europe pays tribute to soldiers of WWI JUDY WOODRUFF: Commemoration events were held throughout Europe today to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. The global conflict killed more than 14 million people from 28 countries. JAMES MATES: In memory of a terrible past, there is a determination […]
The Spirituality Of Surfing
I could spend literal hours every day reading mail about people who claim surfing as a salvation. So this sparked a debate here in the hallowed halls of surfdom: Could surfing be a bona fide religion? Is surfing a religion? Surfer and author Steve Kotler took this concept and ran with it in his book, […]
Our One Year Anniversary
Comment from Andy: I have been infatuated with adventurers over 55 who decide to pick-up and move to brand new country to call home. For that reason, we been been running stories of those people. If you have a story or know someone who wants to share with us, please let us know. Click here […]
Widening Gulf Among Rich Retirees
Staying in the workforce just a few extra years may help couples save tens of thousands of dollars in medical costs.(Photo: Thinkstock) William Kistler views retirement like someone tied to the tracks and watching a train coming. It’s looming and threatening, but there’s little he can do. Kistler, a 63-year-old resident of Golden, Colorado, has […]
Commemorating Three Pivotal Wars
This year Americans are commemorating all three of their most pivotal 20th-century conflicts. A century has passed since the start of World War I, 70 years since the D-Day landings, and this month marks the 50th anniversary of the Tonkin Gulf incident, which was used to justify American escalation in Vietnam. But these are more […]
Retirement Enclave – Latin America
Retirement On A Budget: Expat Enclaves In Latin America As you move closer to the day where your mind and body can’t handle the strain another day longer, you’ve been casting a nervous eye to your savings accounts. You are starting to worry that you will outlive your meager savings, or that the interest earnings […]
Medicare Trustees Report Shows Significant Improvements for Seniors and Taxpayers
Posted July 28, 2014 by Jeanne Lambrew, Deputy Assistant to the President for Health Policy and Tim Gronniger, Senior Policy Advisor for the Domestic Policy Council. Ed note: This blog was originally posted on the White House blog here – http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2014/07/28/medicare-trustees-report-shows-significant-improvements-seniors-and-taxpayers Today’s annual report from the Medicare program’s Boards of Trustees brings good news about […]
5 Legendary Performances From Woodstock That Everyone Needs To See
You can check out more performances on Woodstock: 3 Days of Peace and Music 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Revisited on blu-ray out now. Click here to view original web page at www.buzzfeed.com
Unplug to Unwind
“The tension was gone…external peer pressure and competition were absent and we regrouped as a family,” says Mrs. Stock, who went with husband, John, and their two teenage children. “There aren’t many extreme circumstances left nowadays where this would happen. I think it also put us more in touch with those around us, in whose […]
A Voice of Baseball Shapes Life – 66 Years and Counting
Vin Scully is the very definition of “Vinsanity,” a phenomenon, a broadcasting marvel who defies aging. He also despises cliches, let’s the action speak for itself and remains unfailingly objective on the air. Scully this week announced that he will return as the Dodgers’ golden voice next season, his 66th summer with the club. Even […]
Warren Buffett’s – Donations Shatter Records
Warren Buffett recently made headlines for his donation of about $2.8 billion in the form of Berkshire Hathaway stock to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and several other charities. The latest gift in Buffett’s annual pledge to give away the majority of his wealth was the largest single charitable donation in history and makes […]
99th Birthday Gift – Canoe Ride on The Milwaukee
“I think it’ll be a great adventure,” Franz said. “And I don’t want to give George Bush any credit, but if he can jump out of an airplane at 90 I know I can do something adventuresome, too.” Franz is more familiar than most with the Milwaukee River. He grew up at 18th and Clarke […]
Trend Toward Niche Retirement Communities
Mike Schneider Associated Press Updated: 07/29/2014 02:17:18 AM PDT ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Niche retirement communities are growing particularly popular as the 76 million baby boomers reach retirement age. The ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Are you looking for a good retirement community for you or your loved one? There are lots of options and niche […]
Boomers Big Beneficiary From Medical Marijuana
Baby boomers are the group that stands to benefit most from medical marijuana, and their numbers may be key to whether Amendment 2 passes or fails, activists say. In addition, industry experts say boomers 50 and older will likely drive growth of medical marijuana revenue. With this in mind, it is important to […]
Older, Wiser and Working
By Gene Zaino The way we work is changing– but so is the way we are retiring. Today, older professionals are showing the world that there is more than golf and grandchildren in the next phase of life. Older professionals are not only working; they’re surpassing their younger counterparts. A new report reveals that from […]
Angela Merkel’s 60th Happy Birthday fail
A German reporter sings Chancellor Angela Merkel happy birthday at a news conference in Brussels. The journalist embarked on the serenade presumably with the expectation that he would be singing in chorus with his colleagues. But no other journalists joined in, prompting Merkel to remark that she should have sung along. Click here to view […]
Queen of the Selfie: Allure of Frida Kahlo
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who died 60 years ago this month, is perhaps most famous for her surreal self-portraits which today fetch up to $5m. But her distinctive floral headwear, folk costume and strong brows have also inspired a legion of women to dress up like their hero. It takes quite a character to inspire […]
Medicare’s 49th Anniversary!
President Lyndon Johnson signs the bill into law with Harry S. Truman seated next to him. President Truman’s participation in the signing recognized his effort while in office to establish a national health insurance program. Others present were Lady Bird Johnson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, and Bess Truman. July 30, 1965. Photo courtesy of Lyndon […]
Dividends Pay Retirement Bills
In December I compiled a list of Monthly Dividend Stocks to Snag in 2014, which has proven to be one of my most popular articles of the past year. It’s not hard to see the appeal of a monthly dividend, particularly if you are retired and living off your investments. Your expenses—including everything from house and […]
Adapting To The Digital Age
Paul Sharman – Co-Founder, Claris Healthcare These days, the majority of our conversations take place online – using email, text, video chat, and social networks. Photos of the grandkids are shared digitally and family dinners are scheduled on Google Calendars. But the convenience of modern communication can leave boomers, seniors and older Americans isolated as […]
Can Overactive Bladder Disrupt Life Dreams?
By Dr. Roshini Raj Did you know that more than 20 million women in the U.S. suffer from overactive bladder (OAB)? And in the over 55 age group overactive bladder is particularly poignant for women setting goals for their second half of life. OAB is characterized by a number of symptoms including a strong urge […]
This Week in Boomer History: Lenny Bruce … Gulf of Tonkin … Medicare
Lenny Bruce, President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare and Medicaid into law on July 30, 1965, at the Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., a nod to President Harry S. Truman, who proposed the programs in 1945. Politics Print Lenny Bruce: Book Cover – How to Talk Dirty Noteworthy events from our shared experience On Aug. […]
Prosecutors Target Health Care Fraud
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The top federal prosecutors from South Dakota and North Dakota say they have increased their efforts to fight health care fraud. U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson of South Dakota said he has restructured his office to allow lawyers in the criminal and civil divisions to devote “significant time” to investigating medical […]
Retiring in Vail – Not Too Bad
I am one of those Baby Boomers that always enjoys coming to Vail to ski in the winter and vacation in the summer. Now that I can retire any time in the near future, my wife and I are trying to decide if we want to buy a home and retire in Vail, or are […]
100th ‘Leaves of Grass’ Work of Art
The craft of fine printed books is alive and well at Arion Press. Here, the binding of “Leaves of Grass,” the 100th book, is being hand-sewn. Photo by Jeremy Raff TRANSCRIPT RELATED LINKS HARI SREENIVASAN: Finally, Gutenberg in the age of the digital tablet. Jeffrey Brown has a story […] Whitman was 36 years old […]
Divorce Rates Up For Baby Boomers
It’s no secret divorce is trending, but you may be surprised to learn the most likely group to get divorced is baby boomers. Yep, baby boomers are divorcing rapidly. There’s a lot here so I called up Jim Reed of BGD Legal, who also happens to be the Pete the Planner Radio Show attorney, to […]
Greyhound: 100 Year Old July Birthday
Americans have been “leaving the driving” to Greyhound for 100 years this month. From the price of the first ticket to billions of miles traveled, we take a look at the bus line by the numbers. (Gillian Brockell and Jhaan Elker/The Washington Post) It was nearing midnight when a sleek coach adorned with galloping canines […]
Happy 66th birthday, Arnold
By Peter Covino A&E Editor While Schwarzenegger’s birthday is actually Wednesday, he will be 66, the big birthday bash will be held Saturday. Arnold Day is the product of two former University of Central Florida students who enjoyed getting together and watching Schwarzenegger films in a marathon and drink beer. The 10th annual event is […]
A Virtual Love Lock for Your Wedding Anniversary
Matt and his wife, Trish, of Yankton, S.D., launched The Love Lock website Wednesday to provide a digital alternative to folks cluttering some of the world’s most romantic cityscapes with padlocks on bridges. The idea is to affix a lock to a bridge and throw away the key as a symbol of everlasting love. “We […]
A Surprise Retirement In Panama
So, why Panama? Why Pedasi, Panama? It has been a 3 year journey to this point. Neither of us ever dreamed that we would be living outside the United States, especially a country with a different language and culture. So, how did we come to this decision? Both of us have […]
Boomers Need Boom Time
All Americans, especially baby boomers, are praying for an economic rebound. None of us want to see (and experience) the decline of our country. The economy spurts, slows, then spurts again. Well, there are solutions to our stagnation. To no one’s surprise, the solutions do not come from the economic morass of our Congress, or […]
Developments in Fitness Technology Give Seniors the Opportunity to Get, Stay Fit
According the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine, keeping physically active can slow the ageing process. Regular exercise is the secret sauce to keep you young and feeling good. In fact, the Academy published a study in 1995 that tracked 9,777 men between 20 and 82 years found that physically unfit men who became fit […]
The Best Years of A Boomers Life – After Age 65
Have your ever thought about what you are going to do with the final two or three decades of your life? While many people retire from their jobs sometime in their 60’s, they may continue to live an active, healthy life for another 20 to 30 years. If you feel healthy and active as ou […]
Passing the Baton: Baby Boomers & Ensuring Knowledge Transfer
The baby boomer generation can create a brain trust and enhance their legacy –the workforce is aging; however, they are also desirous of staying employed longer for several reasons, with many motivating factors. Many senior workers are motivated by their need to experience respect in their working environments and by […]
The Book On Downsizing
In The Book on Downsizing – 7 Steps to Rightsize the Rest of Your Life and its companion book, The Workbook on Downsizing, authors Robert Miller and Monika Lowry bring a wealth of personal experience and sound counsel garnered from more than 10,000 hours of personal face-to-face interviews with couples making these very lifestyle decisions. […]
Brazilian Smoker May Be World’s Oldest Person
All things considered, Jose Aguinelo dos Santos is a pretty lively Brazilian man. He walks without a stick, has no known health problems, smokes a pack of cigarettes a day, and is still a childless bachelor, according to reports. Oh, and he might be 126 years old—the world’s oldest living person. That’s the claim being made […]
Stay Connected
Social Connection – The Gift For Lifetime Happiness By Megan Prentiss on behalf of Lively, www.mylively.com The aging of our Baby Boomer population has sparked a national discussion on the impact on our health care and social security system. There’s another aspect to our aging population that has received comparatively little fanfare: social connection, or […]
More RN’s Staying In The Workforce
Despite predictions of an impending nurse shortage, the current number of working registered nurses has surpassed expectations in part due to the number of baby-boomer RNs delaying retirement, a study by the RAND Corp. found. The study, published online Wednesday by Health Affairs, notes that the RN workforce, rather than peaking […]
Happy Birthday Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall celebrates her 67th birthday on Thursday 17 July. Camilla, who has been on an official visit to the West Country with her husband Prince Charles this week, is expected to mark the day with close family and friends. To honour Camilla’s birthday, HELLO! Online has compiled a list of ten facts […]
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 […]
