I’ve been on the road, traveling to and through Florida, for about ten days. For those of you who don’t know Florida, I thought I’d tell you what’s interesting about the state. The beach. There’s lots of it. There’s so much of…
Seniors housing refers to a range of living options designed for older adults who may need some form of assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. There are several types of seniors housing, each with its own unique set of…
Whether Boomer readers are planning their own wedding and reception or hosting the big event for a son or daughter, this wedding reception band checklist and tips can act as a go-to source. Your wedding is around the corner! If you want the occasion…
Never Get Too Settled Just over three years ago, I finally walked away from my toxic job. I didn’t have a lot of time to think about it. I’d been pushed to the end of my tether, and when that last straw broke…
When Frugality Becomes Stinginess This is kind of a weird post about an issue I have that others may not have a problem with…but lately I’ve finally twigged to the fact that there’s a fine line between being frugal and being…
The sneaky bias of ageism pervades many aspects of our society, including at work. Writer Charlie Fletcher suggests concrete ways to fight ageism in the workplace. As the baby boomer generation continues to get older, studies have shown that workers age 55 and over…
Let’s Get Better Sleep! You’re spending adequate time in bed, but you typically wake up tired and unrested. Frustrating as it is, you can’t seem to shut your brain off long enough to get a good night’s sleep. You’re way past your college days…
“I want to discuss this with her without her getting defensive,” a worried older sister says of her younger, 54-year-old sister. Should she fix her flawed sibling? See what Amy Dickinson says in this edition of “Ask Amy.” Dear Amy: My younger sister…
The world loves Sheriff Andy Taylor. Yet the actor who played him was intensely private. Andy Griffith achieved his artistic breakthrough while acting in The Lost Colony outdoor drama on Roanoke Island, then spent much of the rest of his life repaying the island…
It’s not so much a matter of extending lifespan itself, but reducing the incidence and effect of age-related conditions so as to enable us to live “younger” for longer. The article quotes Pro. Nektarios Tavernarakis, a biochemist at the University of Crete, who studies…
