Baby Boomers Biggest Worry? Alzheimer’s!
Why did I come into this room. Where did I leave my keys? What is my locker combination? I bet if you ask any person over 65 what their secret concern is, they would said…
Baby Boomer Health
Baby Boomers and Addictions
My Baby Boomer friends drink. All of them. But it’s beer and wine, typically for dinner or occasions like the “19th hole.” I honestly don’t know anyone who…
Boomers – Want to Live Longer? Get Involved!
Time and again, medical reports have shown that a major key to a longer (and more enjoyable) life is to get involved. In what? It doesn’t matter. Just keep physically and…
Bicycling is Wonderful Recreation for Retired Baby Boomers
Whew!. I just finished my early morning ten-mile bike ride. As usual, it was wonderful. The world was just awaking on this fine Spring morning. Traffic was minimal. The sun in…
Every Boomer Needs a Disaster Kit
In 1989, my girlfriend (now my wife) and I resided in Silicon Valley when the Loma Prieta earthquake (a 6.9!) hit. The initial quake was strong and over the next few days, there…
Baby Boomers and Our Pets
I would guess that most Baby Boomers have a pet or two. Pets make good companions for empty nesters. They become our surrogate children. Whether it’s evening walks with the…
Death with Dignity Option is Popular Among Baby Boomers
Among the Baby Boomer generation, an informal poll indicates that “Death with Dignity” is a popular option. That doesn’t mean that all Boomers would elect to…
Long-Term Care is a Ticking Time Bomb for Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers are living longer and enjoying more good health than their parents. But sooner or later, most of us will likely need long-term care. And let’s face it –…
Bicycling is a Great Activity for Retired Baby Boomers
Among low-cost recreational activities for retired Baby Boomers on a budget, bicycling ranks tops. This is an activity that not only benefits our health but is also fun, some even…
For Boomers, Good Health is Everything!
Upon entering their sixties, having good health starts to dominate Baby Boomer thinking. Enjoyable retirement depends on being able to perform activities, such as travel,…