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Baby Boomers Connect Online to Meet Friends and Fuel Passions

"Social networking" is typically considered an activity reserved only for teens and twenty-somethings. But, it's rapidly coming into vogue with a whole new generation of Internet users old enough to be their parents--and many of them probably are--baby boomers.

Published: 2008-02-19 00:00:00 read more...

Planning Ahead Eases Grief for Loved Ones

Though it's not a topic most of us want to think about, planning for what happens after your death and understanding your options can reduce the stress on grieving loved ones. Making decisions now about what happens when you're gone can help assure those left behind that your wishes are being honored.

Published: 2008-01-29 00:00:00 read more...

Four Steps to Planning a Funeral Service in Advance

Planning a funeral is not what most of us want to think about, but it is something we will have to deal with at some time in our life. Planning ahead and understanding your options is important so you can reduce stress and feel confident your loved ones' wishes are being fulfilled.

Published: 2008-01-29 00:00:00 read more...

Preserve Family Memories with Recipes

Want a tangible way to preserve family members for generations to come? Create a family cookbook.

Published: 2008-01-18 00:00:00 read more...

Stop Junk Mail Dead in Its Tracks

There is a $10 billion industry profiting from the trading and selling of consumers' personal information -- without consumers' knowledge or their consent. Here's how to protect yourself from it.

Published: 2008-01-10 00:00:00 read more...

Secrets to Staying Sure-Footed on Winter Walks

With the arrival of winter, many seniors have to change their lifestyle, and not for the better, once the snow starts to fall and ice forms on the roads and sidewalks. Fear of falling keeps many seniors inside during the winter, but it doesn't have to be that way.

Published: 2007-12-04 00:00:00 read more...

Heat Therapy Helps Latch-Key and Senior Dogs

Many vets are recognizing the benefits of low-level therapeutic heat to treat everything from separation anxiety and stress to a variety of bone and joint problems like arthritis for the latch-key dog.

Published: 2007-11-28 00:00:00 read more...

The Secret for Making Holiday Travel Planning a Breeze

Planning to travel this holiday season? The Internet puts a wealth of travel information at your fingertips, but once you have all the information in hand, it can be a real challenge to stay organized. Well, now you can throw away that bulky manila folder filled with print-outs. There's a better way to get teh job done.

Published: 2007-09-24 00:00:00 read more...

What to Get the Little Kid in Your Life for the Holidays

Finding that perfect gift for the four to ten-year-old can be a challenge, but here's an idea sure to make an impact.

Published: 2007-09-04 00:00:00 read more...

How to Downsize Your Home While Upsizing Your Amenities

The kids have flown the coop and now the two of you are looking to build a smaller nest. But downsizing doesn't have to mean downgrading. Today's mature homebuyers are looking for less square footage, but more comfort, convenience and luxury. After all, life is too short to not love your surroundings. Join the ranks of mature homebuyers nationwide and make your next home your best home with amenities that are great for your golden years.

Published: 2007-07-25 00:00:00 read more...

Tour Directing: A Dream Job For Seniors

Baby boomers are reaching the age of retirement and it's a great time to do the things they've always wanted to do. For many, this means traveling and experiencing different places and cultures. What if that passion for travel and people could be changed into a second career? Being a tour director can do just that, providing the opportunity to see the world with the flexibility to work whenever you want.

Published: 2007-06-29 00:00:00 read more...

Summer Travel Tips for Seniors

Travel is the number one pasttime of today's retirees. Here are some tips that will ensure you have a good time on your next trip.

Published: 2007-06-26 00:00:00 read more...

Three Dimensions of a Golfer: Gary Player Helps Improve Your Game

Golf may look simple, but it is a complex sport requiring drive and determination. There are three dimensions that create a complete golfer: a solid mental game, technical skill and physical fitness. Gary Player, professional golfer and winner of golf's career grand slam, advocates mastering these three dimensions to improve your golf game.

Published: 2007-05-24 00:00:00 read more...

Boomers Get Back into the Dating Game

Today, more and more baby boomers are finding themselves single, whether it's due to divorce, personal choice or other circumstances. This means that an increasing number of these single boomers are dating once again, with up to 70 percent dating on a regular basis according to the AARP. While navigating the dating world can be difficult at any age, it can bring unique challenges and opportunities to baby boomers.

Published: 2007-05-23 00:00:00 read more...

Leading Adventure Travel Expert Shares Tips for Adult Travelers of All Ages

According to the Travel Industry Association, 98 million people have taken an adventure trip in the past five years. Whether it's to escape the daily grind, catch up with an old friend, connect with family, or challenge one's body physically, adventure travel can be a fit for every type of person.

Published: 2007-03-13 00:00:00 read more...

Choosing the Right Vacation Property for You

Vacations produce a lifetime of memories. No matter where you go, you get to spend quality time with your friends, family and the people you care about. Many travelers realize this is priceless and have decided to investigate owning a vacation home or joining a destination club.

Published: 2007-02-15 00:00:00 read more...

Tips for Traveling During the Golden Years

For many seniors, the golden years are a time to reward yourself after a life on the job or raising the kids at home. Many seniors follow their dream of travel in the retirement years. Whether it's seeing the grandkids across the country or an adventure across the globe, it is important to keep some things in mind to ensure you get the most out of your trip.

Published: 2007-01-30 00:00:00 read more...

Sandwiched Between Two Generations?

It's not corned beef on rye or ham and cheese. The "sandwich" generation is the 40-something Americans, sandwiched between two generations: their parents and their children.

Published: 2006-12-05 00:00:00 read more...

How to Relieve Sore Muscles and Achy Joints

Cooler weather, sore muscles and achy joints seem to be a common combination for many people. Shoveling snow, outdoor activities and cooler winter nights are only a few of the culprits. Many have asked themselves and their friends, "How can I get rid of my muscle soreness and joint pain?"

Published: 2006-12-04 00:00:00 read more...

Travel Is Much More Than a Vacation for 50-Plus Crowd

The days of settling for a quick trip to Florida are over … or so it seems for the 50-plus crowd. What has always been an important part of Americans' leisure activity is now becoming a full-blown passion for baby boomers. In fact, 75 percent of boomers today consider themselves travelers and 30 percent of mature travelers travel for adventure.

Published: 2006-11-02 00:00:00 read more...

Advance Care Plan Puts You in Control

Being in control of your life is the American way - we are self-made, self-reliant people who covet our independence. But age or illness can rob us of the chance to make our own choices about healthcare.

Published: 2006-06-26 00:00:00 read more...

What African Americans Need to Know about Heart Failure

Although heart failure affects approximately 5 million Americans, the black community is hit particularly hard. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that more than 700,000 African Americans suffer from heart failure, with an expected increase to nearly 900,000 by 2010.

Published: 2006-05-25 00:00:00 read more...

Reconnecting with Old Friends Brings Life-changing Opportunities

The holidays bring people together, whether it's extended families or groups of old high school friends. These impromptu reunions can be a time of second chances, wonderful new memories and renewed friendships.

Published: 2006-05-24 00:00:00 read more...

Don't Let Safety Take a Back Seat When RVing

For today's baby boomers approaching retirement, "old age" no longer has the same connotations it did for their parents and grandparents. Indeed, retirement is now giving rise to a new and adventurous chapter in life. For many, it presents the opportunity to travel the country while staying at "home."

Published: 2006-05-24 00:00:00 read more...

Arthritis and Sleep: Tips for Arthritis Sufferers

If you're one of the 42 million people diagnosed with some form of arthritis, you know that arthritis pain can make it difficult to fall asleep and cause you to awaken during the night. Insufficient rest can then make your pain harder to manage during the day, and quality sleep even harder to come by at night.

Published: 2006-05-12 00:00:00 read more...

Seniors Today Demand Greater Mobility

Seniors are more mobile today than every before and with the Baby Boomer generation set to join the ranks of older Americans, the demand for greater mobility is expected to dramatically increase. Census Bureau projections indicate that by 2030 one in five Americans will be age 65 or older.

Published: 2006-02-28 00:00:00 read more...

New Technology in Eye Care Could Offer Freedom from Glasses for Cataract Patients

Imagine what it would be like to wake up every morning with cloudy vision. It's a reality for 20 million Americans. Eye injury, certain diseases, or even some medications can cause the clouding, but in over 90 percent of cases, clouding is caused by cataracts as a direct result of the aging process.

Published: 2006-02-20 00:00:00 read more...

Fore! The Latest Golf Merchandise for Improving Dad's Game

Clubs designed to maximize drive distance. All-weather accessories for comfort and durability in rain or shine. Sleek and stylish apparel to keep Dad looking fashionable from the fairway to the 19th hole.

Published: 2006-02-14 00:00:00 read more...

Fore! The Latest Golf Merchandise for Improving Your Game

Clubs designed to maximize your drive distance. All-weather accessories for comfort and durability in rain or shine. Sleek and stylish apparel to keep you looking fashionable from the fairway to the 18th hole.

Published: 2006-02-14 00:00:00 read more...

Help for Thinning Hair

Thinning hair and hair loss can be devastating for women. Unfortunately, it is also quite common. About one in four women will suffer from hair loss, especially as they age. Female hair loss can be due to many factors, but most commonly it is attributed to heredity, hormones and aging, none of which we have much control over.

Published: 2006-02-08 00:00:00 read more...

Wigs Help Deal with Hair Loss

Published: 2006-02-08 00:00:00 read more...

Enjoy Your Travel Opportunities -- Don't Let a Common Ailment Slow You Down

Whether you are headed to the big city for a business deal or for a visit with your grandchildren, traveling can be one of the most rewarding opportunities in life. However, along with traveling could come bothersome health conditions that may negatively impact your trip.

Published: 2005-12-21 00:00:00 read more...

Snoring: Just Annoying or a Sign of Dangerous Sleep Apnea?

Yes, it's loud and disruptive. But did you know that heavy snoring can actually be a sign of a dangerous health problem called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? This condition is more common than most people realize; studies indicate that as many as one in four Americans may suffer from it.

Published: 2005-12-20 00:00:00 read more...

Make an Informed Decision on Medicare Drug Coverage

One of the most significant changes to the 40-year-old Medicare program - the new Medicare Part D drug coverage plans - is now under way. Medicare Part D benefits are designed to help seniors take control of the sometimes overwhelming costs of prescription drugs. This coverage is not available directly from Medicare - you must sign up through a private health plan.

Published: 2005-12-07 00:00:00 read more...

Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Available for Those with Modest Incomes

Medicare is offering extra help with paying for its new prescription drug coverage to beneficiaries who might not consider themselves eligible for extra assistance. For beneficiaries with modest incomes - annual incomes as high as $14,355 and assets of less than $10,000, excluding a home or car - Medicare will cover some 85 percent of their drug costs, discount the monthly premium (on a sliding scale), reduce the annual deductible, and eliminate the coverage gap.

Published: 2005-12-06 00:00:00 read more...

Are You a Retiree in Medicare? Do You Have Healthcare Coverage from a Former Employer?

If you are in Medicare and also have healthcare coverage through a company or union retiree healthcare plan, this information is important for you.

Published: 2005-12-02 00:00:00 read more...

Living with Heart Failure: Lifestyle, Medication Are Important

Although the term "heart failure" sounds ominous, it does not mean that the heart has stopped or is about to stop suddenly. Heart failure means that the heart is not pumping blood as well as it should through its chambers to the rest of the body.

Published: 2005-12-01 00:00:00 read more...

Web Site Helps Select Medicare Rx Plan

The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder is up and running. The plan finder, which was put together by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, allows the user to type in the Medicare beneficiary's information and preferences and the interactive site then comes up with a short list of plans based on that information.

Published: 2005-11-22 00:00:00 read more...

Counselors Ready to Help Seniors with Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

As the enrollment period for the Medicare prescription drug benefit begins, the Medicare Rx Education Network is encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to contact their local state health insurance assistance program to speak one-on-one with a counselor. Every state has such a program, though it may be called by different names (e.g., SHIP, SHINE, CLAIM, HICAP).

Published: 2005-11-15 00:00:00 read more...

Don't Toss Mail on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit

Medicare beneficiaries will continue receiving mail about Medicare's prescription drug benefit in the coming weeks. The Medicare Rx Education Network recommends beneficiaries keep all the mail they receive pertaining to the coverage. Some of the mail may be official documents about present drug coverage or low-income assistance, and should be kept permanently.

Published: 2005-11-03 00:00:00 read more...

Take Time and Prepare, Says Medicare

The Medicare prescription drug benefit's six-month open-enrollment window begins Nov. 15. Until then, the Medicare agency is advising beneficiaries to take their time and prepare by identifying how they currently get drug coverage (if any).

Published: 2005-10-25 00:00:00 read more...

Medicare Agency Says Look for Important Handbook in the Mail

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun mailing Medicare beneficiaries a Medicare & You 2006 handbook. The handbooks are state specific and include a listing of the Medicare-approved prescription drug plans available in the beneficiary's state.

Published: 2005-10-25 00:00:00 read more...

Facts Foil Fake Drug Plans

The Medicare Rx Education Network is urging Medicare beneficiaries to pay close attention to mail and phone calls they receive about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. As people in Medicare receive information about various prescription drug plans, they can help make sure they are dealing with a legitimate, Medicare-approved plan rather than a scam artist.

Published: 2005-10-10 00:00:00 read more...

Prescription Checklist Helps in Choosing Medicare Drug Plan

During October, seniors will be receiving information in the mail about the new Medicare prescription drug benefit from both Medicare-approved private plans and from the Medicare agency. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is sending every beneficiary in the country a "Medicare and You" guide, which includes information about Medicare's new prescription drug benefit. How will you know which plan is right for you?

Published: 2005-10-06 00:00:00 read more...

Cherries - Mother Nature's Formula for Joint Pain Relief

Are cherries truly fruit for a healthy you? These days people want to take care of themselves and cherries can help. Tart cherries naturally pack a health-promoting punch that provides pain relief for many people.

Published: 2005-09-23 00:00:00 read more...

Important Information Helps Simplify Medicare Choices

People receiving Medicare benefits who have prescription drug coverage through a former employer or union will begin getting letters this month that compare their current drug coverage to Medicare's.

Published: 2005-09-21 00:00:00 read more...

Looking for a Way to Get to Know Your Grandkids? Spend Some Time Getting Creative

Grandparents have a special role in the lives of their grandchildren. They provide unconditional love and support, and they also serve as a link to the extended family and a child's history. A great way to spend one-on-one time with your grandkids is by passing on a craft, skill or special knowledge. It gives you an opportunity to talk, listen and get to know each other better.

Published: 2005-09-06 00:00:00 read more...

Organize Your Medical History and Get the Treatment You Deserve

It's a fact of life that medicine is becoming more and more specialized. That means that you and your loved ones probably see a wider variety of doctors than ever before. Family doctors once knew everything about their patients and provided a continuum of care from colds to immunizations to the most serious of medical conditions.

Published: 2005-08-31 00:00:00 read more...

What is Tiny in Size, Red in Color and Packs a Healthy Punch Against Joint Pain?

The answer is . . . (drum roll, please) . . . tart cherries! Ongoing research has shown tart cherries contain high concentrations of potent antioxidants that have been shown to potentially alleviate joint pain caused from gout and other joint inflammation symptoms.

Published: 2005-08-30 00:00:00 read more...

Learn the Truth about Organ Donation

Since 1954, when doctors successfully performed the first human organ transplant, the lives of more than 400,000 people in the United States have been saved by transplantation. It is the leading form of treatment for many forms of end-stage organ failure.

Published: 2005-07-01 00:00:00 read more...

Prevent Identity Thieves from Stealing Your Golden Years

Identity theft can strike anyone at any time. For seniors who may have spent a lifetime building their nest egg and looking forward to retirement, identity theft can be especially devastating. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a growing number of seniors are being defrauded every year -- leaving many to face the difficult task of restoring their credit health and hard-earned financial well being.

Published: 2005-06-10 00:00:00 read more...

Don't Let Glaucoma Steal Your Sight

Summer is a time for families to gather for everything from backyard barbecues to full fledged family reunions, or to take that cross country drive to visit grandma and grandpa.

Published: 2005-05-26 00:00:00 read more...

Take the Guesswork Out of Choosing Home Medical Equipment

The task of remaining independent despite injury, illness or even aging is something seniors are faced with on a daily basis. Whether in-home medical supplies are needed permanently -- or just temporarily -- accepting and addressing certain physical limitations can be frightening and confusing.

Published: 2005-05-25 00:00:00 read more...

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