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First Person Baby Boomer: How I Keep Mentally Fit
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Senior Citizen Summer Activities for the Seasoned CitizenIn order to generate this list of summer activities for senior citizens, I decides to interview two of them - my parents. This is what they told me.
Why Seniors with Family Living Far Away Should Use a Cell Phone for Medical VisitsSeniors,whose memory fails them at times, might not recall the results of an examination or course of treatment when going to the doctor alone. It is best to ask a family member or a friend to go with them.- Retirement: The Best and Worst Time of Your LifeRetiring is something we will all face, but many of us don't consider the positives and negatives of this step in life. Being prepared for them allows you to make your retirement the best possible.
- The Practicalities of Role ReversalUnless you’ve been in the trenches, it’s very difficult to know how to take over from a parent who can no longer take care of him or herself. Here are some real life experiences to help.
America’s National Parks Senior PassSome of my fondest travel memories are from trips to America's national parks. Most charge an entrance fee, which is totally worth the price, but what is even better is having a senior pass and having free admission for yourself and your companions.
5 Items to Craft for Nursing Home Donation5 projects that you can create to donate to local nursing home facilities.- Caring for the CaregiverMany people sacrifice their personal needs to care for elderly or disabled loved ones. This often leads to burnout. Learn steps you can take to care for yourself and get the help you need while still meeting the needs of your charge.
How I Lost 45 Pounds - Taking a Daily Walk with God!As a 60 year-old "baby boomer" I found a way to lose weight, and get both physically and spiritually fit! All I had to do was take a "walk with God"!- Top 5 Ways to Meet Other Single SeniorsYou’ve winter in your hair, but lots of summer in your heart. If you’re single, widowed or divorced, it’s time to get out of the house and into the single senior scene.
- Marriage Ups and Downs in My Senior YearsThis article looks at the ups and downs of marriage during my golden years.
- How to Recapture the "Golden Years" in Your MarriageWe are in a time warp where you sit down and scrap off the barnacles of your life and repaint the vessel.
- Freedom in Our Golden YearsDo you know what to expect in your golden years? We discovered freedom in common activities. Read and find out what we like about our golden years.
- Tips to Ease Loved One's Transition to Nursing HomeIf you find yourself confronting this issue of placing a loved one in a nursing home, these tips might make your decision a little easier.
- The Emotional Aspect of CaregivingBeing a caregiver does not stop us from feeling emotions. It also doesn’t stop the emotions coming from the person we’re trying to take care of. Understanding what to expect can help.
- The Joy and Pain of Senior MarriageLiving out "For better or for worse" over age 50
- Caregivers and the Importance of Respite CareIt’s easy to see this from the intellectual viewpoint. Of course, it helps no one if the caregiver gets sick or hurt. However, when you’re in the trenches, it may seem impossible.
- Laughter the Best Medicine: How Senior Celebs Stay HealthyBetty White is 90 and has a TV sitcom and a TV prank show. Joan Rivers is 78 and has a reality show with her daughter. These funny ladies prove if you keep laughing, there's no age limit to success.
- Baby Boomer Perspective: How We’re Keeping FitHow we're keeping fit as a family by finding an exercise routine that works for us boomers and our teenager.
- First Person: the Good and the Bad of Being RetiredWhen you quit working a lot of interesting things happen.
- Five Steps to Make Medications AffordableFor the elderly on a fix income, medication is a major expense. Here are some ways you can make them more affordable.
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- Mental Health the Baby Boomer WayWeak mindedness almost seemed to come with the territory of growing older in past generations. As a "Baby Boomer" I am starting to say - NOT ME!! in fun and inventive ways.
American History is My New HobbyI have read more than a few books about American history , but the internet makes it more interesting than ever!- Baby Boomer Perspective: Finding the Right Path to Mental FitnessAlzheimer's is an insidious disease. It can cause dementia, depression, delusions, confusion and many other mental health issues. It can be passed down by from parent to child. It's important to do whatever you can to prevent that from happening.
- First Person: Caregiving; The Challenge of Keeping Information Among Doctor, Caregiver and Patient AccurateWhen put in the position of being a caregiver, the first problem is that of keeping information regarding your loved one flowing accurately for them from the doctor.
- A Baby Boomer Caught Between Two Worlds: Caring for Elderly ParentsBeing a baby boomer means that we may be caught between two worlds. We still may have children at home, working in our careers, but have begun to take care of our elderly parents.
- Problem Solving and Puzzles Keeps This Baby Boomer Mentally FitFive ways that I exercise the brain and keep mentally fit as a baby boomer
- Eldercare: Going PhishingThe elderly are prime targets for scams. Many of these scams are over the phone, but some are now coming to a mailbox near you. Here is our experience.
- Keeping Mentally Fit: Food for ThoughtI am 64 years old, and keeping mentally fit is now something to consider. This is how I live so my mind still works for me.
- How I Keep Mentally HealthyI was born at the tail-end of the baby-boomer period. Ways that I stay psychologically fit.
Three Iconic Figures of Fitness Inspired MeJack LaLanne, Steve Reeves and Jane Fonda has each made their mark in the field of fitness. They were an inspiration to me and to many people who read their books and watched their shows.- Exercising My Baby Boomer BrainAs we age staying mentally 'with it' becomes more and more important. With Alzheimer's in my family I am probably more aware of mental fitness than most. Here are a few ways I exercise my brain.
- Eldercare: A Full Time JobBefore planning out whom in the family is going to provide care for elderly relatives, it’s a good idea to find out all it entails. The more you know the better. Here are a few things we’ve learned the hard way.
- Keep Fit Mentally - the Baby Boomer PerspectiveLive a longer and healthier life just by taking a few simple suggestions. It doesn't have to be like work, particularly when you're at an age where budget and health is a deal breaker.
- A Baby Boomer’s Plan for Retaining Mental AcuityThis is my personal plan to try to keep my intellect sharp as I age.
- Senior Scam: Emergency Call for MoneyA senior scam making the rounds includes a call to a senior saying it is an emergency and money is needed. The caller usually claims to be a grand child in trouble. Let all the loved ones in your life know about this scam.
- The Thing No Insurer Wants You to KnowEvery state requires insurers to file requests for changes in their premium rates. Premiums seem to be set by "Markets." But some insurers will earn huge profits, while others will incur huge losses, when all insurers charge the same premiums. Why?
- Baby Boomer Perspective: How Do You Keep Mentally Fit?The first challenge is to face a new way of living to accept your own disability and learn to cope with it so you can move on with your life. Because until you do, others will not!
- How One Baby Boomer Keeps Mentally FitHow to boost your brain power? Increasing concentration and expanding your creative talent is imperative for middle age mental fitness.
- Staying Mentally SharpBaby boomers may be able to stay mentally fit into their golden years by following some simple rules.
- A 20-something's Take on a 60-something's LifestyleSome disregard the worthiness of a senior citizen. Only a few see differently.
