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Working from home isn’t for everyone, but once tried some people wouldn’t have it any other way, and others are forced by circumstances. If you have experienced working from home, unless you are really disciplined and have set yourself a daily schedule you will know that it is very easy to get sidetracked and lose focus.

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As we get older and life has taken a few twists and turns we often find ourselves past the stage of striving for materialistic possessions. We are searching for something more meaningful. We want to feel passionate about something. It’s been said that if we don’t know what our passion is and want to find it that we need to find out what most interested us between the ages of around 7 to 10 years of age. That what interested at that age will often be our real passion. I have to admit that with a number of people I know this appears to be quite true.

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Living life as a retiree today could well be quite different to what you had planned. Normally when you would think of retirement you'd think of travel, time for relaxation and fun. Taking up new or old hobbies and interests and a time for you as a reward for all our hard work. It seems that there are very few if any countries that are not being affected by the economic downtu which has caused havoc with many savings plans, retirement investments, and pension plans as well as personal real estate. Security as you may have known it seems to be a thing of the past for many.

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Those that plan ahead are more likely to enjoy their golden years. You can never start planning for your retirement too early. Unfortunately many in the workforce are not taking the importance of financial planning seriously enough, so when the time comes to retire many have little or no savings and are still carrying considerable debt.

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Many Baby Boomers find themselves alone at a time when they are ready to fully enjoy life. If they are a parent, often their children are at an age where they are no longer as dependent on them. Baby Boomers may be at the prime of their career and are established enough to do a lot of the things that they’ve wanted to do, but do they really want to do it alone? Regardless of what people say about being single, most want to be in a loving, established relationship. While some singles will jump into the first relationship that comes their way, others become very jaded and guarded.

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There are so many single Baby Boomers that are lonely and want to have a relationship, and yet they do not connect with other singles. There are those that make absolutely no effort to make contact with anyone else. They will often be adamant that they are not one bit interested in meeting someone for a potential relationship.

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This is an article about your memory: how it works and how to improve it Study increasingly informs us that more group engagement delays memory loss as we get older. This is not remarkable because relating to other people exercises the memory at many levels. As we understand more about how memory functions we recognize that past experiences are continually being recalled and affiliated with current perceptions and thoughts. When the resulting associations are themselves stored for future use, the memory is reinforced.

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Baby Boomers have a lot of changes to contend with. There are some pretty major events, especially turning 50 and then the big 60. Plus many are coming up for retirement before too long, but one major event in a family is coming to terms with an empty nest. Even if you have sometimes wished for the day when you’ll have peace and quiet in your home most parents really dread the time when their children will finally leave home with the intention of not returning to live in the family home again.

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The Baby Boomer demographics are considered those born at the end of World War 2 through to 1964. With such a huge number of the population in this group it makes you think about the type of issues that Baby Boomers are now dealing with. On one hand the older group may already be retired or close to retiring. Many of the younger group may still have young children to bring up.

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Wherever you are in your life right now if it’s not where you want to be it’s never too late to pick up the pieces and start afresh. Some of us go through more challenges than we ever think we can manage, but it’s amazing just how resilient we are when push comes to shove. You may find yourself in a totally different situation in your relationship than you could have ever imagined. Maybe you are alone again and finding difficulty in getting back into the mindset of a single person, and thinking more about what you want and what’s best for you.

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Are you one of those people that enjoy traveling alone? Many of us that like to have company on our travels may envy those people that do. When you want to travel but don't have a companion to vacation with you can miss out on some good times. I happen to know several people that even though they have numerous friends they choose to book into a resort, take a cruise or an adventure trip alone.

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Each New Year that looms before has most of us pondering over the events of the past year. We think about what was good about it and what we wish that we could have changed.

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The aging process is a given it is going to happen! However, you do have some control of how soon you will let it happen. There are so many ways to maintain a more youthful you. If you just give in to the signs of aging without a battle the chances are you are going to look and feel older than someone that has taken a stand by refusing to accept that they have no choice in the matter.

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Your relationship with your spouse can change over the years; it can go through a number of cycles. In the beginning when you first became a couple you probably wanted to be together constantly. When things progress with the relationship to making a life together this means lots of changes. With this life change come a lot of extra responsibilities. This stage for most includes having children, buying and maintaining a home for your family, also finding and keeping a job to pay for it all. With so much responsibility the relationship and the couple often get lost amidst it all.

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Most of us have stress around the holidays. For some it’s the sort of stress caused from being more busy than usual with the extra shopping, cooking, and the extra expenses. Most feel they do not have enough time or enough money to do what needs to be done.

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Taking your 50’s in their stride. Most people have a fear of aging so by the time they reach 50 many are quite paranoid when they need not be. As a matter of fact if you have the right attitude and desire your fifties could be some of the best years of your life. By this time you don’t usually have as many hang ups as you did when you were younger. You have learned that so many of the things that used to bother you no longer do. You are more willing to let things go.

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How many times have you heard the phrase old age doesn’t come alone! It’s so true and many over 50s can attest to this. Hair starts to thin or disappear altogether, wearing glasses or contact lenses are a given, and a lot of people find that they are having to turn the volume up a bit more on the TV.

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While the doom and gloom of the economic crises is creeping upward again, there may be light at the end of the tunnel for the aging boomer. Some leading edge financial pundits are finally starting to tell the truth of a downward spiral in certain sectors. One week the so-called recession is 'getting better' and the next, our government debt and financial situation is abysmal. Even in the City of Angels, Los Angeles, the potholes are getting deeper and there's no one out there to fix 'em. Unemployment rates are steadily on the incline, especially here in Hollywood.

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What causes an individual to feel a sense of not belonging in the family unit in which they lived and enjoyed before? Both young people and adults sometimes feel alienated although no one person might have specifically caused it. It is usually a combination of factors such as their early childhood experiences, past or present relationships and unresolved issues in their lives. They also feel they have no one they trust enough to talk to about their problems. They think everyone perceives them the way they falsely think about themselves.

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Many people of the Baby Boomer generation are turning 65 this year. Some already have. I was wondering how this group of people will be celebrating their 65th birthday. Will there be a big party event, small party, no party? Or just saunter off to the senior citizen centers?

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Do thoughts of negativity constantly bombard you? Do feelings of insecurity overwhelm you? Do you view everything in a negative manner? If this is you, the reason why you are like this has now become embedded deep within you. We cannot deny that we are what we consume, physically and mentally. If a person smokes, or drinks too much alcohol or eats excessive amounts of junk food, their body will be affected in some way. And the effect on their health is directly related to how much of these activities they indulge in.

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If you are conce ed about your nutrition it is critical that you read the labels on all the food you buy in order to know clearly and accurately just what is in each of those foods, and how much of each of these ingredients. Reading food labels is the most effective way of determining the right kind of food you should be buying in the supermarket. It lets you make sensible food selections. Through the “Nutrition Facts” section on the packaging in the grocery, you should be able to identify the number of serving sizes provided in that product.

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Obesity rates are soaring in our society in recent years. As a result of a lack of exercise and of the foods that are offered to us when we go out to eat, more and more of us are becoming obese. Staying in good physical condition through exercise can be beneficial to both your body and your mind, and although it requires some commitment and some hard work, the payoffs will be well worth the efforts. In this article, I am offering some tips that can help you to maintain your level of fitness so that you can keep in good health.

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For many years when I was much younger I suffered from mild dizziness. I also believed I had brief memory lapses. Sometimes I didn't remember when I crossed the street - only that I was aware of being on one side of the street and suddenly I found myself on the other side with no recollection of when or where I crossed. It was a bit frightening at times and thought I probably had some kind of mental illness. I never told anyone for fear of being called crazy.

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To be successful at achieving your self-improvement goals you need to plan for your success. You need to take steps to map out what you must do to achieve your success. Success does not happen by chance, well not for most of us anyway. Success happens because you believe it will happen and you plan to have it happen to you. In order to reach a goal you first must have your goal in mind. Once you have a goal in mind, then you can begin to construct a plan to achieve that goal.

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Despite of all the publicity over recent years about the significant numbers of people shown to be suffering from Vitamin D deficiency, there is still a belief that the only reason we should be increasing our intake of Vitamin D because it makes our bones stronger as is aids the absorption of calcium. However it has many other benefits in ensuring that we are no longer vitami D deficient. A recent issue of the Harvard Heart Letter describes research which is strongly advocating the multifaceted health benefits of Vitamin D.

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The Golden Door to Nirvana Nirvana: Any place of complete bliss and delight and peace. Thesaurus The state of peace and happiness that a person achieves after giving up all personal desiresr Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary

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Yes - it may be seen as a trite saying - but it is true. You can’t really expect to get what you want in your life until you have given it to others. Perhaps that sounds like it doesn't make much sense. How can you possibly give to others what you yourself don’t have? If you can only open your mind to the possibility and ask this question of yourself, you may well allow an opportunity to do just this for you. Then you will find that there is a way that it is possible for you to give to others what you want, before receiving it yourself.

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Metabolism. This is possibly the most frequently used word in the weight loss - and weight gain - vocabulary. Every day people are talking about - or writing about - their struggles or their triumphs over the holiday bulge in terms of whether their metabolism is working, or not. Indeed some medical people refer to metabolism in trying to explain why starvation and water-loss diets are not scientifically or medically responsible; because these diets do not influence or take into account metabolism - there is that word again!.

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Wellness refers to your condition of good physical and mental health, especially when you are able to maintain it through proper diet, exercise, and good habits. Nutrition refers to how you nurture your body, to your ability to keep it healthy and functioning as it is supposed to do. That is your ability to provide your body with all the necessary food, vitamins, and minerals so that you can continue to thrive in our daily life processes. But do we know if we are really well? How do we tell?

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Did you make any New Year’s resolutions way back in January this year? Did you achieve any of them? Don’t worry - for most people their New Year’s resolutions have been thrown out, forgotten, shrugged off. There is always next year is a common rationale. Why do most New Year’s Resolutions fail? What were your New Year’s resolutions for 2011?

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There are people who, when you ask them to do something, their immediate response is “why didn’t say that before.” “Before what? I just thought of it just a second ago!”

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That’s right . . . are you being seduced?(Insert Barry White playing in the background) Are you being seduced by that hot, sexy, hard to get but must have . . . err . . . thing? That’s right, thing! I’m not talking about a super model , or a person at all! In fact I’m talking about two little words that are causing more people pain and anguish than a bad relationship could ever cause. What two little, dirty, painful, seductive words are they? Right Now!

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Why have we become addicted to foods that taste good yet make us feel full and lazy, weaken us, harm our immune systems, and shorten our life spans? We've forgotten who we really are. We have forgotten the divinity of our true selves; and we have forgotten why we are really here. We were created for a purpose: to establish a bright, happy world, one highly evolved on a material level, yet governed by spiritual wisdom. It will be a world rich with music, art, and science, free from the pain of poverty, disease, and hunger.

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When Mama’s doctor had mentioned hospice about two years before the dementia had been diagnosed, we hadn’t been ready and neither had Mama. Granted, we, my siblings and I, had already been caregivers for our mother who hadn’t been able to take care of herself for the previous three years. But we hadn’t been ready to call it quits. At that time, what we’d known of hospice had mostly been bits and pieces because we hadn’t been interested in that option at the time. So we pretty much had held on to the negative image of it to dissuade us from even considering hospice.

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written by Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS The Great Depression shaped two earlier generations. It changed how our parents worked and saved. It haunted my grandparents. As hard as it has been to experience this most recent economic turmoil, we must hope that our generation of Baby Boomers will emerge from the Great Recession of 2008 having learned some valuable, enduring lessons that will teach us how to our find less stress, more stability, and enhanced well-being in our lives.

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written by Melodieann Whiteley I have spent a lot of time trying this product and that system only to wind up broke and disillusioned. “Make money while you sleep!” “Start your cash machine today.” Promises, promises. And I bought into every one of them.

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written by Betty Smith I know first-hand the heartache and stress that is involved in being a family caregiver. I have a mother, age 95 this summer, who lives in a nursing home. I have a husband who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003 and went into a convalescent home in August of 2009. What is there to celebrate?

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written by Lisa Byrne Hold your breath; close your eyes and GO! If it could only be that easy…voila, and it’s moved, nobody gets hurt!

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written by Janie Knetzer Baby boomers should take notice to their dog’s skin. The condition of dog skin is a big indicator of a pet’s overall health. When skin problems occur, the dog may respond by excessive scratching, chewing, licking, etc. There can be a wide range of causes including exte al parasites, allergies, infections, metabolic problems, stress, or it can be combination of all. Disease can also be a cause. All can affect the dog’s skin. Common skin problems in dogs are: Licking, scratching and chewing the skinr Scabsr Hot spotsr

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written by Marjorie Rothstein Did you know that Hollywood is not where the beautiful and famous hang out? In fact, Malibu and Beverly Hills are the two places where they are most frequently spotted. And one place you’re sure to run into them is at the classic Beverly Hilton Hotel, located right in the heart of Beverly Hills.

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Submitted by Boomer-Living.com, the Official Guide to Baby Boomers Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” Albert Einstein Where does hope come from? And where can I get more of it – you might ask. Hope comes from your desire to seek a better future. It can come from the realization and acceptance that you cannot do it alone combined with the courage to reach out. Hope can come from reaching out to God to help guide you on your path – from out of the darkness and into the light. Hope can lift you out of sadness and help you focus on a new beginning. Or a renewal.

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By: Kelly Campbell, CFP, ChFC, CMFC After a turbulent 2008 stock market, many investors are questioning their financial advisors value. As a matter of fact, many will seek a new advisor in the years to come. And while this may seem a daunting task, it may be the best time. New relationships often lead to new investment plans and significant portfolio changes potentially for the better. But how do you choose the Best Wealth Management Firm? Here are the top 10 questions to ask about a new financial planner before you transfer your account.

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written by Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI Are you one of the 20 millio Americans who feel that it’s become “the norm” as well as a frequent topic of conversation at parties and events, that in this day and age it’s impossible for anyone over 40 to get a good night’s sleep? Are you wishing that someone had told you about this before you got here, so that you could have stocked up on your sleep in your 30’s?

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If you believe you can do it, you can. If you believe you can’t, you won’t. How do you see your reflection? Is it distorted in the ripples of a wave? Is it clear as in a quiet body of water? Is it completely opposite as in looking at a mirror? How you see yourself in relation to your world predicts how you will behave and perform in your daily routines.

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Written by: Neal Dranoff A couple of years ago, my wife Nita got smacked with the realization she was beginning to go through “the change,” i.e. menopause. God bless her, she’s been riding out this storm with the grit and grace of an America’s Cup skipper. Some days are worse than others, but the mood swings have only been semi-alarming rather than outright menacing…think of the difference between sitting on a merry go-round versus riding a roller coaster…it may be an up-and-down journey, but at least there aren’t any wild plunges and turns.

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written by Marjorie Rothstein There’s no denying it, we’re all feeling the credit crunch…even baby boomers. Of course, some of us are feeling it more than others, especially former shopaholics (like me) who are desperately trying to reform.

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Written By: Donna Thompson, PhD. “Personal leadership is the process of keeping your vision and values before you and aligning your life to be congruent with them.” Stephen Covey You are in control of your life, really. You are in control of your actions. You are in control of your choices.

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Written By: Angelena Craig Boomers, those in their 50’s and 60’s do not want to think about getting old, no way…and for good reasons. Aging has been thought of as synonymous with dread, disease, decline, disablement and finally death. But what if, instead of tip toeing into the elders years, looking over our shoulders to make sure no one has noticed, what if we could embrace one more developmental stage we, the living, all go through?

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Written By: Angelena Craig As boomers we are growing older, not so far off from what was once called old age. We can dismiss these scary and unpleasant thoughts, perhaps until we notice one or more of the following… * When we look in the mirror, we appear less attractive. * We get our first pair of reading glasses. * We have less energy than before. * There are more aches and pains felt in our body. * Our hair thins.We have a chronic medical condition. * We forget things.

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Written By: Lew Hamburger Been angry lately? All you have to do is scan the media and it seems the emotion of the decade. Where’s it coming from? Is it possible that we retain a primal residue from our early mammal days when we faced anything – body, animal, or other – that was different with the question: Can it eat me or do I have to eat it? Are we that afraid of differences? Could be.

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Written By: Gary Altman. Esq., CFP Oh that’s where that is!” – a common catch phrase during spring cleaning. We’ve all done it – put something in a “safe” place, only to forget exactly where that safe place is. Maybe you can’t track down the spare car key or perhaps you’ve misplaced the gift you bought for grandson’s birthday which is next month…it happens. And, hey, let’s face it – our memories are not quite what they were 20, 30 years ago. That said, when it comes to your estate planning documents, you simply cannot afford to let them get lost in the sauce! Hide and Seek

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Written By: Pamela Tudor Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of your emotions and how they affect your behavior, and being able to use this greater awareness in your relationships. Emotional intelligence (EI or sometimes referred to as EQ) differs from cognitive intelligence (IQ). There is much research shows that emotional intelligence is more of a factor for success in life tha IQ.

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Written By: Lew Hamburger I believe in raising taxes. Now that I have your attention, this is why. We make decision-making and life way too complicated. When you cut through the fog, deciding what to do in tough situations can be reduced to three questions: * What kind of person do I want to be? (For individuals) * What kind of family and nation do I want to be a part of? * What do I have to do right now to move in that direction?

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Written By: Judith Sherven, PhD and Jim Sniechowski, PhD Getting started making money online can be overwhelming for beginners, especially Boomers who didn’t grow up with computers in their playpens. Many people don’t even know the basics: What is a domain? How do I buy a domain? What is a shopping cart? How do I grow a list of people to sell to? The Internet marketing questions for beginners are practically endless, and can feel overwhelming. Yet the real bottomline issue is how can people start making money online?

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Written By: Lew Hamburger It was Cherry Blossom time in Washington. I was on the phone in my office a few blocks from the White House when a secretary came bursting through doorway. “Lew, the painters are fighting in the hall. Do something.”

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Written By: Donna Thompson, PhD. “Integrity is not so much a value in itself; it is rather the value that guarantees all the other values.“ Anonymous

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Written By: Lynn Wiese Sneyd I was sitting on the plane, heading back to Milwaukee from Albuquerque. My husband and I had been contemplating a move to the southwest for some time and we had finally decided to take a trip to New Mexico to check it the lay of the land. Though we eventually moved to the high desert of Tucson, something unexpected came out of that excursion: a book.

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Written By: A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC The U.S. economy may be recovering, but travel experts say the vacation deals available last year are still going to be around for stingy travelers this year. With that in mind, here are some ways the Financial Planning Association recommends to save on travel this summer

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Written By: Dave Hager DAVE’S CORNER 16 APRIL 2010 SELF DISCOVERY journal: THE SENIOR ORPHAN I don’t know if I can write this but I’ll try. We began work on the new investment property in Winston-Salem yesterday. I went up today to follow through and consult with Phillip Watson, my contractor, and had dinner with my son and his family after. On the way home, I called my daughter and caught her home so I swung by to see her and her intended. It was nearly dark when I left there.

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Written by: David Russell, Ph.D., D.Sc Special diets making claims about the health benefits of their protocols are very popular today. It can be confusing that new diet regimens appear all the time and that the whole field of nutrition seems to change its mind radically every year or so. What was “in” and healthy one year is now “out” and unhealthy the next.

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written by Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI Ahh, Spring! Do April showers really bring May flowers? This Baby Boomer hopes so!

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Written By: A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Each and every day, approximately 10,000 baby boomers celebrate their 65th birthday. Most people identify the arrival of age 65 with the event of “retirement” and the receipt of Social Security benefits. Actually, the age of full Social Security retirement benefits for most baby boomers is currently age 66. Reduced benefits with earned income limitations can be taken as early as age 62. Should you take the money at 62 or 66 or somewhere in between? So, what’s best?

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Written By: Donna Thompson, PhD. “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” Roy Disney Life presents us with an endless stream of decisions that need to be made. Some decisions need to be made quickly; some need to be made publicly. We make some decisions without thinking, while other decisions require careful introspection and evaluation. Many decisions are required to be made throughout the day, many trivial, but a few decisions carry a greater impact. In making decisions, do we generally: * Agree to things only to please others?r

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written by Bob Schulman Is a Martian spaceport? A movie set from Star Wars? An outdoor museum of modern art? Whatever it is, you’d hardly expect to run across a place like this in a two-thousand-year-old Spanish seaport on the Mediterranean. Visitors to Valencia usually expect to find a town packed with remnants of the days when it was ruled by Roman emperors, Visigoth princes, Moorish caliphs and Christian kings. And that’s exactly what you’ll see, including a cathedral displaying a chalice some believe to be the Holy Grail.

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Written By: Natalie Caine, M.A. Spring cleaning triggers a part of you that wants to toss the old, clear out your space, and then pick a new, to decorate and bring in beauty. Beauty feeds your peace and your creativity. A plant, like rosemary, chamomile, or basil in your home can calm you. We forget to take in the scents of life. I have an herb plant in every room and at my door step. Five dollars to buy or pennies to plant by seed. Did you know nature has a fantastic display of colors to spark your ideas for paint colors and decorating?

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written by Dr. Karen Purcell, M.M., N.D., C.N. Many people think that all nutritional supplements are “created equal”. Well, that is simply not the case. Many, in fact, most of the supplements in the US are concocted in a laboratory. They are chemicals and synthetics. For example, if the word acid is used in the name of the product, it is synthetic. Like ascorbic acid or folic acid. These are chemicalized synthetic forms of Vitamin C Ascorbate or Folate (part of the B Complex series). So…what’s the difference?

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From the very beginning, baby boomers were set up to fail at the retirement game. Our shear numbers made it difficult for institutions, social security and employers to put enough away for us to retire. We bought into the myth of retirement. But, just because life hasn’t worked out exactly as we planned doesn’t mean we can’t find meaning and create a good life in retirement. What is the myth of retirement? The myth is you will reach an age, usually between 62 and 65, in which you will receive a gold watch from your long-term employer.

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What are your retirement goals and dreams? The boomer retirement will be different from former generations. There are new challenges to being retired. It still to be determined whether it will better or worse. Will the boomer retirement be a happy one? Do you want to have a retirement different from your parents? If you are a baby boomer, you most likely want to chart a course different from your parents. What are your retirement goals and dreams?

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The term boomerang kid emerged during the tough economic cycle that forced grown children back in with their parents. The boomerang, an instrument used by aboriginal people in Australia is thrown in the air only to return back to the sender. While grown children returning home can be a positive experience for the young adult, as well as the aging parent. It can also put a strain on the family, particularly if there is a financial burden that affects retirement needs. My son was to complete his time in the Army at the same time he came back from Iraq.

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If anyone was going to succeed at retirement it is was Al. An accomplished artist, we first met at a Christmas party of a mutual friend. He was eagerly awaiting retirement as an administrator from a large Califo ia university. He was looking forward to entering a new career as an artist. I was delighted when we recently ran into each other at an artist reception. “How’s retirement Al?” I inquired enthusiastically. “Are you finding the time to paint?” “Actually,” he replied. “My time is being fretted away. I love to relax in the morning with a cup of coffee reading the paper.

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Women and aging has always been a difficult conversation. Baby boomer women are starting to reach their mid sixties. For some, it has meant burying their heads in the sand of denial. For others it has meant a descent into despair. With the body, age is inevitable, but that doesn’t have to be a negative. In groups of friends and on the Internet, women are coming together to discuss body aging and the self-image that results. They want techniques and motivation to age with dignity and style. They want to discuss the challenges of getting older in a world that values youth and beauty.

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written by Patricia Nunan Last week I had the opportunity to meet Eleanor. Eleanor is 69 years old and has been enjoying an active and independent retirement. Because of a freak accident that fractured her hip and broke her back, she now needs full time care. She is unable to get into her home or enjoy the simple things she did just two years ago. I was called to help Eleanor assess her situation. She faces the difficult decision of whether or not to move to a new home or modify her existing home so she can stay there.

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I think most of us push ourselves too hard to do something when clarity hasn’t arrived. Parents call me tearful that they can’t get over the emptiness. Who is rushing you? Do you think if you float that might bring you something you didn’t even realize had value? A mother, who now lives solo, since her children are married and she is divorced, was ready to explore what might be possible for her that would bring new meaning to her life. Her mind chattered away daily at her to do something, snap out of it, get a life already.

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By: Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS A few decades ago, there was a wonderful commercial hawking a margarine that had less fat but all the taste of butter. It was so good that even Mother Nature was fooled but, at the close of the commercial, we were warned: “It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature.” And, recently, we’ve been messing with her—bad.

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written by Sue Susskind Caregiving for a loved one can be both rewarding and stressful at the same time. It is a satisfying feeling to know that your loved one is getting wonderful care because you are providing it, but often times the emotional and physical demands can take their toll on you if you do not take the time to take care of yourself. Caregiving takes a lot of time, effort and work.

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I’m in the middle of a lazy, overcast Sunday morning putting the finishing touches on breakfast. It’s the one day of the week I have our paper (The Philadelphia Inquirer) delivered, providing the opportunity to “lose myself” for a couple of hours reading through its entirety. The Currents section, offering editorials and commentary, and the Local News section contain articles that are unwittingly related to one another and spark the idea behind this post.

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by: A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC “Going green” gets plenty of environmental attention, but people often forget that environmentally smart behavior can save money as well. Help celebrate Earth Day (April 22) by doing a “green check” of how to make both energy- and money- smart plans for your home and lifestyle going forward. Here are some ideas from the Financial Planning Association of Denver, Colo.

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By: Dr. Michael Kaye Fostering self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities in Trenton, NJ. Marty Johnson attended an inner city high school in Akron, Ohio, where he played football. A combination of talent, hard work, financial need, and ultimately, a full football-supported scholarship offer from Princeton University changed his life – and, as we’ll see, the lives of many others.

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written by Christine Carroll If you enjoyed January’s Wine Buzz, you might find these additional tips on pairing wine and cheese helpful. Instead of trying to remember which cheeses go with which wines, focus on these few simple pairing principles. FIND HARMONY Evaluate the four major components of wine: tannin, alcohol, acidity, and sugar, and do your best to balance them with the intensity of the cheeses you’d like to pair them with. Consider:

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By: Donna Thompson, PhD. “When you have come to the edge..and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing…there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly.” Patrick Overton

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WRITTEN BY: Carole Morgan ASP, RESA RESA Professional Stager of the Year Nominee 2010 RESA Professional Stager of the Month January 2010 StageRight Home Staging If you are a “boomer” or even if you are not, you are probably at the very least discussing what your next steps are regarding your life style. Maybe you are “down-sizing”, moving to a warmer climate, moving to two different residences or maybe you are just going move to a different property.

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written by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Money problems can overwhelm a relationship, particularly one on the verge of marriage or a live-in arrangement. According to the Financial Planning Association, here are a few ways to avoid potential conflicts: Agree to talk about money: The first discussion should deal with whether they can talk about it. Consider how each person’s parents dealt with money issues and whether those practices would be worth copying or avoiding. Most important, recognize that money problems will happen.

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written by Mark Sneller, PhD Our reaction to our outdoor and indoor environments can be related to the weather of the day. For thousands of years, people have understood that sunlight, cloudiness, stormy conditions, and when they could measure it, falling barometric pressure can affect their health and well-being. Let’s take a brief look at how this works.

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By: Dr. Michael J. Kaye I frequently hear this question from my baby boomer patients. The males complain that it takes them longer to heal when they exercise too much. They say they just can’t get rid of their love handles. My female patients complain of weight gain and whole body fatigue. I want to share some information that can help everyone heal faster, lose weight, and improve energy levels. Since March is Nutrition Awareness Month, it is appropriate that this information has to do with our diets.

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By: Neal Dranoff My wife, Nita, is often the recipient of a somewhat “left-handed” compliment from me. I throw it out there whenever she asks a question that almost causes whiplash as I quickly turn my head towards her silently wondering “where did that thought come from?” Over the years I’ve come to accept these outlier queries as a by-product of Nita’s fertile creativity.

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Most people assess how they are doing based on how they are feeling, which is often misleading and unsafe. The philosophy is, do whatever you want to your body and as long as you have no symptoms, you’re okay. However, the reality is our actions, or lack of, have consequences. Most problems occur for weeks or even years before the symptoms take place. The best thing you can do for your health is to be proactive rather than reactive. Understanding that there are many components that comprise optimal health is a good start!

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If you’re single and looking for love, use the following ten statements to honestly assess your relationship readiness then take the necessary action to allow love to flow into your life. 1. I know what I want

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Written by Karyn Hodgens Money burning a hole in your grandkids’ pockets? Do your grand kids seem to think money grows on trees? Then it may be time to begin teaching your grandkids how to save money. The good news is, establishing good saving habits in your grandkids may not be as difficult as you think. Here are six ways to help get them on the road to financial freedom:

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So many people write us, explaining how guilty they feel doing anything that smacks of “getting people to buy” – “getting people to spend their money.” For Service Providers, Service Professionals this isn’t surprising since we’ve all been trained to be in Service – not in business.

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You are not a stupid person. Not by any means. In fact, it’s my guess that you’re healthier than most. You probably exercise regularly. You watch what you eat. You keep up-to-date on the latest health conce s. You don’t binge on sugar. And you never – ever – eat fast food. Well, almost never. But you do have a few unhealthy skeletons in your closet – ones that you probably aren’t even aware of.

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Besides a carrying device, dog backpacks offer a solution to a common problem that many dog owners often face. While some dogs walk perfectly on a leash, other dogs pull relentlessly. Dogs love to work and by placing a backpack on Fido, you’re giving him a job to do during his walk. This job helps to keep the dog focused while eliminating his need to pull.

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In the last days of 2009, Congress let the federal estate tax die for 2010. That’s right, for those who are “smart” enough to pass away this year, there is no federal estate tax. I’m imagining that Dr. Kevorkian’s 800-number will be ringing off the hook on New Year’s Eve. But according to the Financial Planning Association of Washington, D.C., individuals and families should keep their eyes on another big estate tax issue — a potentially huge hit from their home state.

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We are learning more and more that playing cards, board games and crossword puzzles can delay the memory loss associated with Dementia. This is great news and adds value to having a Companion Caregiver. Some of my favorite clients are my “companion” cases. Home Care isn’t just for those with physical limitations, we also serve a large number of clients that simply put-need a friend. Sounds so simple but human contact and stimulation can help bridge the gap between being lonely and being alone.

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Question: What is one of the most valuable recyclables in the history of humanity? Answer: YOU! Let’s face it. Boomers have lived, loved, and learned through some of the most interesting, challenging, and amazing times. Interacting with a generation of children and young adults who can hardly imagine a video-free lifestyle, places some of us in a self-assessed position of technological inferiority. And with technology integrated into virtually everything we touch these days, this covers a huge amount of territory.

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Rose Hill Plantation? A Brand New Active Adult Community in Asheville, North Carolina Rose Hill Plantation is a single family, planned Healthy Living Community located in Northwest Asheville. The stunning views offered by the surrounding mountains and hills can be seen from nearly every lot. Located just minutes away is Downtown Ashville featuring historic architecture and hundreds of places to go within walking distance.

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The economic recovery is alleged to have started back in March. Health care reform, in one shape or another, was a given. Barak Obama was the icon of “change” in our government. What a difference a handful of months have made. Republicans were elected governor in New Jersey and Virginia. Massachusetts fires another “shot heard ‘round the world” by electing a Republican senator to replace Ted Kennedy. The stock market, expected to be bolstered by the news, takes a swan dive. What’s up? I can tell you in one word…uncertainty.

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I can’t believe that I’m writing January 2010! Is it my imagination or did this decade breeze by so fast that my hair is still settling onto my shoulders? For many of us Baby Boomers, the last ten years has been fraught with caring for or watching our aging family members deal with such issues as Alzheimers, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease and Cancer. Seeing these diseases so up close and personal has made us all the more determined not to go there ourselves and we are steering ourselves onto a much different course than that of our parents.

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Made any resolutions about money for this year? There’s still time. Look at some of the suggestions coming from the Financial Planning Association of Washington, D.C. Write down your goalsr Money buys freedom — to travel, to retire early, to start a business or to change careers. Putting goals in writing gives them a formality and a starting point for the planning you must do. Measure your risk tolerancer

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written by Neal Dranoff In early Spring 2009, I read an on-line article published on MSN.com written by John W. Schoen, entitled “Boomers Face Stark Choices in Bleak Economy.” I felt the piece was so acutely on-point in terms of clarity and my personal situation at the time that I composed a rather lengthy email to Mr. Schoen praising him for his efforts. Mr. Schoen’s article is part of a series called Reinventing America. While I’ve provided you a link to his piece, I’ll list the salient points in broad brushstrokes for you:

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Healthy Winter Hash This simple recipe is the perfect meal for a chilly winter day. It is packed with tender vegetables, filled with protein and can be made with chicken or as a vegetarian dish. Serve it with a salad for a quick and healthy meal that the whole family will love. ??Yield: 6 servings Here’s what you need… * 2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced * 1 medium yellow onion, diced * 3 large carrots, peeled and diced * 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced * 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced * 1 green bell pepper, seeded and dicedr

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A large percentage of individuals, including Boomers, who are unemployed spend countless hours searching job boards such as Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, Theladders.com and Craigslist. Many people will send out 2-3 resumes per day and never get a response. Unfortunately for these individuals, it is very likely that they will not receive responses to their resume. Often an employer will receive hundreds and in some cases, thousands of resumes per posted job.

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Connections Around the corner is a friendr In this great city that has no end. Yet days go by and weeks rush on, Before I know, a year is gone. I never see my old friend’s face, For life’s a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well, As in the days I rang his bellr And he rang mine. Yes we were stronger, younger then, And now we’re busy, stressed, tired men. Tired of playing the foolish game, Tired of trying to make a name. “Tomorrow, I will call on Jimr Just to show I’m thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes,r

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Mashed potatoes and gravy. Peanut butter and jelly. Bacon and eggs. They’re all classic combinations. Wine and cheese is another time-honored pairing, but which varieties taste best together? How can a “non-foodie” sort through the complexities and come up with choices that do justice to both? Included below are some tips for serving wine and cheese successfully. Remember, the best options are the ones you like best, but experience points to certain pairings that have general appeal and are a safe bet when entertaining guests.

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We never know when an emergency might arise. For this reason alone, please teach your grandchildren, today, how to respond to an emergency. Explain to them what exactly constitutes an emergency and when, and when not, to call 911. Make sure children know when to call 911, using these guidelines. a fire someone is hurt badly someone is passed out someone is unresponsive stranger trying to come in the house kidnapping, etc

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written by Pauline Derby, EFT-CC IMAGE HEALING HYPNOSIS It’s alright to FEEL anger. It’s perfectly NORMAL to feel hurt and upset or rejected, even betrayed. What’s NOT ALRIGHT is to allow your anger or sadness to devour you or leave you feeling dejected or devoid of power, energy, and spirit. Some of us FEAR anger and DENY sadness. We smother our emotions, scared to feel too much. (If we felt them with all their magnitude, could they take us over?) In actuality, emotions can only hold the power that we assign to them! On their own, they are only words.

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written by Jim Duzak I’ve written previously in Boomer-Living about mediation, and why it’s usually better than litigation as a way of resolving disputes in divorce cases. But mediation can also provide lessons on how to prevent divorce by resolving disputes in relatively healthy marriages.

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Let me tell you something folks….understanding your own personal body type, structure and genetics is the KEY to your ultimate success. If you fully understand and accept your body for what it IS, you will be able to train and eat in the best way possible in order to finally get the results you’re after. In fact, this point is SO important I’m going to dedicate the rest of this article to answering it. Please pay attention here folks. Now there are 3 different things we’re talking about here. Body type: Ectomorph, Mesomorph and Endomorph.

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A little more than a year ago, the American voters elected a new President on the basis of “change”. One of the major issues was the alleged end to special interests, lobbyists and “back-room” dirty dealing. “Not in my White House”, as I seem to recall. Well, America, one look at the Senate Healthcare Reform bill will tell you that not only has there been no change in the business as usual… it’s gotten worse than ever. In order to sway the votes of a few Senatorial holdouts among the 60 who were expected to go along just look at how much “fat” was added to this bill.

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PLEASE do not let another year go by regretting that you didn’t get started on the health and fitness building program that you NEED to create the healthy, fit, strong, lean and energetic body and life that you WANT! If you’re like MOST people, your goal is a combination of fat loss, muscle sculpting and increased fitness and conditioning…yes? Ok…here’s a quick checklist of things you need to do to get on the fast track! For MAXIMUM Fat-bu ing, here’s a quick 33-point checklist of the PROVEN ways you need to incorporate to make the most of your efforts:

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written by Denise Chaney, ChFC, CLU, CASL Have you ever experienced the January spending hangover? It is when you open the credit card bills in January and can’t figure out how you spent so much? Do you make that New Year’s resolution to spend less next year?

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written by Neal Dranoff I recently heard an announcer on one of our local sports talk radio stations initiate a new call-in segment with the listening audience called “I Just Don’t Get It.” He limited his list to sports personalities and storylines and kept his listeners within the same parameters. This got me to thinking about news items and personalities “I just don’t get,” while confining my choices to topics and people revolving around 50 plus males.

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You can tell when it’s that time again. Somewhere between the bizarre, Euro-styled perfume ads before Xmas and the speed-rap Super Bowl flat screen sales, there’s the flood of dieting ads and gym memberships before New Year’s Eve. This is to remind us we haven’t been living the way we intended.

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As we approach the New Year, many people are ruminating about recent misgivings and sins, simultaneously readying themselves for commitment to yet another list of personal resolutions. We all know how this generally works out…a couple of promises are pursued with purposeful intent while most of our list inadvertently falls by the wayside.

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written by Dave Hager The film…goes straight for the destruction aspects and we are given over 2 1/2 hours of incredible special effects of a visual nature that you’re unlikely to see topped for a while….Don’t miss this one! 2012 NEW RELEASE NOW PLAYING John Cusackr Amanda Peetr Chiwetel Ejioforr Thandie Newtonr Oliver Plattr Danny Glover Written and Directed by Roland Emmerich Rated PG-13 158 minutes Columbia Pictures Carl Anheuser: [about Laura Wilson] Cute girl, eh? Adrian Helmsley: What are you talking about?

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written by Neal Dranoff This posting is a follow-up to my August 3rd post in The 50 Plus Male, “Refining The Physically Fit Male—Surviving The Urban Jungle.” I regard that as one of my more important editorial pieces since it revolves around improving our health, specifically in the “newly” recognized area of functional fitness.

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written by Jim Duzak I’ve written previously in Boomer-Living about mediation, and why it’s usually better than litigation as a way of resolving disputes in divorce cases. But mediation can also provide lessons on how to prevent divorce by resolving disputes in relatively healthy marriages.

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written by Sharon Pierce McCullough There isn’t anything more wonderful than family get-togethers. Over the holidays many of us will get the opportunity to spend time with our grandchildren, even if we don’t live close to the grandkids.

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With the cold and flu season upon us we are all taking about the flu, the shot, and if we should or shouldn’t get it. No matter what we choose to do, we are all taking extra precautions this year to stay healthy while trying not to get sick. There are a lot of ways to take care of your body during the flu season, but a great way to start is to eat a healthy well balanced diet. The following foods are things you can add to your diet for extra immune system support. Garlicr

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written by Dr. Michael Kaye In 1993 I moved back to Pennsylvania from Califo ia. It was great to be with family and friends again. When I returned to my neighborhood, it was fun to visit with all the old neighbors. One of my neighbors was very much the “grandma type”. She greeted me at the door and said, “Oh my! Look how you’ve grown!” I thought to myself, either I have really have grown to a new height (and I knew I didn’t) or this woman is shrinking.

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written by Shirley Kalisky Knock knock, who’s there? Your Caregiver! To you and I it may seem far fetched that a “stranger” will knock on your door, come into your life and you will become fast friends. But that is exactly what happens, most times, with Seniors that have an In-Home Caregiver.

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A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Recently our government released figures showing that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of our nation rose by 3.5 percent — the first increase in five calendar quarters. The Dow Industrial average rose 200 points as various pundits declared the end of the worst recession since 1929. In Washington, partisan politicians cheered and claimed, “We fixed it!” — but did they? Is the economy back on track? At first glance, the numbers seem to say so, but a closer look is certainly warranted before we crank up the celebration.

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As this article goes to press, it seems that Congress is hell-bent on giving us a health care bill that they promised will not cost the American public a single dime in new taxes. How many times have we heard promises like that? Social Security was promised to be only a 1 percent tax on the first $1,200 of earnings when it was introduced. Social Security benefits were promised to never be taxed. Medicare was promised to be the solution to rising health care costs for seniors. These two programs are now the largest spending items in the federal budget.

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written by Susan Winter Ward It seems that almost everyone I know is reassessing their lives these days. Are you doing that too? We’re revisiting our priorities, looking at what we want to do to make a difference in our world, sifting through our lifestyles and, by the way, how will we celebrate the holidays?

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written by Janie Knetzer A good dog owner puts a lot of thought into what food they should feed their dog in order to keep him healthy and happy.

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written by Staci Warsaw Let’s talk about a thing called “levels of care”. The hospice benefit has four of them.

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Today, I want to talk to you about the Medicare Hospice benefit. Now, I know that many of you reading this aren’t quite of Medicare age, but most insurances follow Medicare’s guidelines, so they are applicable in most cases.

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We all play many roles in our lifetime. For the last month I’ve been playing a role that’s new for me, but very familiar to many of our generation. Since 2003, I’ve been in private practice helping people to extend their lives through holistic health practices. For the last month, I’ve been helping someone I love walk to the door that separates life from death.

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written by Jim Duzak How would you like to wake up and learn that a woman you had an affair with has gone public with all the details? Even worse, how would you like to be a wife who reads that her husband’s motive for the affair was that she hates sex and is severely imbalanced psychologically? Welcome, David and Wendy, to the brave new world of “gotcha” sites.

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It really doesn’t take much to derail a retirement plan. Most of the errors in planning for retirement are those of neglect, omission or panic. If you don’t know exactly where your retirement plan stands, get some advice from a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) professional is a good start – to review your overall retirement options and give you some ideas where to start. According to the Financial Planning Association of Washington, DC, here are some common mistakes:

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Departing the “Single/Never Married” demographic group and entering the “Married” category didn’t occur for me until I was one month shy of my 36th birthday. This tidbit holds importance for two reasons: I dated for 18 years before meeting my wife, and I can honestly say I was ready to marry when the big day arrived.

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A mom called me saying she just wasn’t prepared for this empty nest. She read so many baby and teen books but nothing would help this sorrow she was feeling as an empty nester. Change is vulnerable. Change doesn’t mean, even if you read and prepare, that you won’t have days of inertia and sorrow for what is left behind. Our parenting roles shift and don’t travel in a straight line. It isn’t something you get over or suddenly get about this stage of life. Tears still fall. Good news, a freedom and joy do show up.

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Be Your Own Best Supporter! We all want to feel self-confident. It feels so wonderful to be able to walk into a room, speak to people and feel self-assured. Feeling comfortable in your own skin – priceless! Most of us seek confidence in our environments with the people, places and things that make up our world. We rarely find it there; instead, it is discovered within us. This is where our own positive self-talk plants the seeds that blossom into a healthy self-esteem and respect.

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As part of a multi-disciplinary medical team, I often see patients who have been taking medications to treat musculo-skeletal disorders (muscle aches, tight muscles, tingling and numbness in the arms or legs, etc.) for several weeks. Many of these patients have been ingesting acetaminophen (Tylenol) or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, known as NSAIDs. Examples of NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen sodium (Aleve).

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Time goes by so fast! I can’t believe it’s already the end of summer and almost the end of autumn. I’m not ready! I was so comfortable and basking in the warmth of summer. I was so grateful for the splash of fall colors and the crispness of the air…and now there is snow on the mountains and the inevitable winter approaching. I know the time is coming to bundle up, brush the cobwebs off the snow shovel and turn up the heat, but I’m noticing how I’m clinging to the last of the mild weather and the last of the long days.

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Okay since you’re reading this, you’ve probably decided to get back into shape (a decision that I’m very happy to have made last year) and you have either joined and work out in a gym… or maybe you’ve purchased, or pulled out of storage and dusted off (like me), a set of weights and a weight bench. And now that you’ve rediscovered how great it feels to be getting back into shape again (especially when you can start to really see it)… you’re thinking that maybe having a Home Gym might be just what you need to continue on this fast track to getting into great shape.

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If you’re a Baby Boomer… hopefully this will inspire you to make some positive changes in your life; changes that may seem impossible if you aren’t in shape or are overweight. But the fact is, it’s far easier than you may think to get back into shape… and not just a slight improvement, but to actually get into really great shape!

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Taking care of presents from little angels is one of the problems of parents with which you are most easily able to assist your customers. A Nappy disposal system can make the job of being mum or dad so much more pleasant and as a retailer you are perfectly positioned to introduce this idea and spread the word about the advantages of such systems. Use one of the leading models like the Angelcare nappy disposal System to display the pros and cons and help them solve a particular problem they face all day and all night long.

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Dear Coaches, I broke up with my boyfriend of three years this past May. I'm not sure if I'm ready to date yet, but I would like your advice on what to consider and how to know when you're ready to date again? Donna ________________________________________ Mari responds ... Regarding what to consider, here are a few thoughts to ponder: Consider how fulfilling your life is right this moment and ask yourself if it would be enhanced -- not completed -- but enhanced by the presence of someone else.

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What are your retirement goals and dreams? The baby boomers retirement will be different from former generations. It still to be determined whether it will better or worse. Do you want to have a happy retirement? Of course, you do. Do you want to have a retirement different from your parents? If you are a baby boomer, you most likely want to chart a course different from your parents. What are your retirement goals and dreams? In a website visited by thousands of people above the age of fifty, the overwhelming number one goal was, (drum roll, please) to lose weight.

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People think they will find a hobby or get involved in volunteer work after they retire. Studies show this is not the case. Unless you were involved with activities prior to retiring, you will struggle afterwards. Here’s how to get started finding new interests. For many, retirement is about ...

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What is retirement really like? As the baby boomers enter retirement, they want to age differently than their parents. While golf and travel may still be part of the vision, most new retirees realize that retiring isn’t about old people. With twenty or thirty years left, that’s a lot of time ...

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Third Age is your newest frontier. It’s the new and unique opportunity for people of your generation that the “30 year bonus” of our extended life expectancy makes possible. In 1900, the average lifespan for a man in the United States was forty-seven years old. By 2000, the lifespan had been ...

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As boomers approach retirement, old age feels a long way off. The new retiree is entering a second growth. What used to feel like a mid life crisis is now an opportunity to make a dramatic shift as to how you live life. Because of the image it conjures, we’ve come to dislike the word ‘retire’. ...

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Boomers want in retirement what they wanted from their work. To have fun, great experiences, and make a difference. Retire and discover a new sense of purpose. In today’s complicated world, earning a living is the primary purpose of most working adults. It’s an important role, but can also ...

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There are very few instructions on how to retire. Other than being told, it’s a time to enjoy yourself, there are few models. Baby boomers want it all, but understand that thirty of years of play may not be all there is. n Sometime in the first few months of retirement, the reality will hit ...

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As boomers become retirees, they face a new retirement life. What is happiness based on? As you understand what makes you happy, you can create a more rewarding new senior life. Every year, thousands of people retire, leaving the workforce, looking forward to a well-deserved life of leisure ...

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If you have a tendency to put others before your needs, you may want to learn how to put yourself at the top of your list. This doesn’t mean you don’t still care about other people. It means you value yourself as much as you care about everyone else. A friend is planning the first few months ...

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At some point in the first few weeks or months ob being retired, you may mutter the words, “I’m bored.” The first inclination is to rush out and do something, anything to avoid the feeling of not being needed, of not having a place to go or something that calls for you to do. The transition ...

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As baby boomers approach retirement, there is the realization they have forgotten how to play. Not to be confused with self-indulgence, play is an activity that needs to be cultivated in a whole new way. What is play? Believe it or not, baby boomers have forgotten how to play. Learning how ...

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As the boomers retire, they have the opportunity to enter an exciting new adventure. Without planning, this new retirement could turn into dreary nightmare. Experts have identified six key issues that are important when facing retirement. They are: wealth, health, relationships, ...

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As the financial situation shifts daily around the world, people are wondering if this is a good time to retire. New fears about the future make it appear that one shouldn’t even consider retirement. Whether there are conce s about money, healthcare, or creating a new life, one thing is for ...

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Will I have enough money to last the rest of my life? The number one fear facing retirees is whether they are going to have enough money in retirement. Ironically, that fear exists regardless of one’s actual worth. In fact, people who report assets of $10 million are more conce ed about ...

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What is the boomers fountain of youth? It’s not about what you see in the mirror, but the way you create a good retirement and the new seniors life. Now is the time to explore, discover and take risks. When was the last time you took a serious risk, really put yourself out there? When was ...

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The boomers new retirement is reinventing the contri0buting citizen, seniors actively involved in the community. Now is the time to explore new adult’s activities that will create a sense of purpose and change the world. Roseanne knew she would never retire in the traditional sense of the ...

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Human aging does not have to be a time of decline. The boomers retirement will not be a descent into elderly activities. New senior research reveals how the boomer generation can be young old men and women. As the nearly 77 million of the boomer generation face retirement, the idea of aging ...

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The baby boomers retiring today understand thirty years of retirement golf isn’t enough to create a fulfilling retirement life. Learning how to find a new passion is the key to a successful boomer retirement. “What am I going to do with my time?” is the question the baby boomers retiring ...

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When people think of retirement, they usually visualize senior travel, tourist adventures to exotic locations, visiting friends and family, getting involved in a senior activity, maybe at retirement centers, playing golf or other outdoor activities. No matter how central your home, retirement ...

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“In my life, one thing always leads to another without a lot of planning. I just let life flow.” That’s how 26-year vetera US Airways commercial pilot, Susan Maule, explains her highly creative life. Currently a First Officer on transatlantic Airbus 330 flights to Europe and the Middle East, she has flown over 100 different types of aircraft in her career. When she’s on the ground, however, she may be coaxing soft, melodic tones from one of her Native American flutes or skillfully wielding her tuning forks to bring harmony and balance to a client’senergetic body. For Ms.

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After graduating PT school in 1978, I was hired as a staff Physical Therapist for St Charles Hospital on Long Island. St Charles has a wonderful rehab area where patients who have suffered physical assaults such as a stroke, debilitating rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic brain injuries get intensive therapy seven days per week. I vividly remember my idealistic 21 year old enthusiasm; finally getting the opportunity to exercise all of the theory that I had learned with my patients.

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Are you struggling with retirement? It's not uncommon. Once the 'honeymoon' period is over and disenchantment starts to set in, up to 1 in 5 people can feel that their life is in the doldrums, they're not getting the retirement they deserve and that, if this is all they have to look forward to, they wish they'd never retired in the first place! If all this sounds horribly familiar to you, don't panic... Use these 10 thought-provoking questions to help give yourself a Retirement Detox: 1. What do you want more of in your life? (What makes you happy?) 2. What do you want less of?

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How do you know when it's time to retire? Try some of the following on for size... 1. Work has begun to interfere with all the many other things you want to do - fitting them all into weekends and holidays is becoming more impossible or unpalatable. 2. Life just seems too short to carry on working. 3. You crave your freedom. 4. You want to have control over your time. 5. You want to retire while you have the health and strength to do everything that you enjoy. 6. You have a sense that you would regret continuing to work full time if you did it for much longer. 7.

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1. Make an early start on planning and thinking about your life after retirement - not just the financial aspects of retirement, but the way that you want to live your life, where you want to live it, how you want to spend your time, who you want to spend it with, etc. 2. Try to become less absorbed in your work (especially if you have a tendency to become absorbed to the point of the exclusion of other, life-enhancing pursuits and activities) - aim to get (and maintain) a good work/life balance. 3.

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I recently read 'The Gift of a Year' by Mira Kirshenbaum. Its subtitle is: 'How to achieve the most meaningful, satisfying and pleasurable year of your life'.

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Did you see the recent film, 'The Bucket List', starring Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson? It's about two men who meet in a hospital cancer ward after each has been given only six months to live. The 'bucket list' of the title refers to a list that one of the men has been advised to compile of the things he wants to accomplish before he 'kicks the bucket'.

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Courage has many aspects, not just bravery in acute situations such as warfare or protecting others (or yourself) from harms way. Courage includes the ability to speak up and act in a way that honors your values and self-respect, even when you are afraid to do so. Courage often involves asking yourself to do something that is uncomfortable.

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The more important a goal or an action is to you and the more important the goal or action is to your natural or essential self, the more resistance you will feel when you pursue that goal or action. Resistance is always with us. Like fear, love, joy, sorrow,..... resistance is a part of who we are. Resistance is that voice inside our head that tells us we can't do something because we aren't smart enough, don't know enough, aren't prepared enough....that no one will buy our service or like our product or like us. Resistance dampens our spirit and weakens our resolve.

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One of the biggest challenges we face when we attempt to make big lifestyle transformations is that the gap between where we are right now and where we want to be can be huge! The bigger the gap, the more change that needs to be made, the more likely it is that we will stumble and become discouraged. Or, in our rush to get to where we want to be, we try to do too much and get bogged down or overwhelmed. When we are already feeling anxious or frustrated or stressed, this can leave us feeling self-critical and reluctant to move forward.

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Deciding to move to a new country can be a difficult decision to make – partly because it’s not easy to know what day-to-day life is going to be like until you have lived in the country for a while. Sometimes unexpected things can happen, leaving you frustrated and wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into.

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If you read self-help books you will keep running into words of wisdom that advise readers to find ways of creating balance in their lives. You know what I mean - perhaps we have even read some of the same self-help books. "The key to happiness is in finding the correct balance between our work life and our family life; our responsibilities and our fun; our frivolity and our seriousness" .....or is it? This sounds reasonable, until you start taking a closer look at what it all means.

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Do you desire a long, healthy, happy, and meaningful life? Since it’s “National Staying Healthy Month,” that makes it a perfect time to commit to alte ative practices for your health and personal well-being. If you are a family caregiver committed to staying healthy, please consider these keys to keep yourself on track. Over my lifetime of being a pioneer in anchoring non-traditional and alte ative paths to personal growth, I’ve identified these keys that are essential for creating a health, happy, and meaningful life. Discovering the power of honesty with yourself and others.r

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Your Toys Wholesaler can be a reliable source of what’s new and exciting in the baby toys segment. Building on traditional elements, as well as adding dynamic approaches to classic playtime they can help you offer your market something new.

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Tone Up and Burn Calories with Winter Sports Let it snow! Now is the time to bundle up and head outdoors for some invigorating winter sports. Outdoor activities burn calories to defend against winter weight gain. You'll maintain your cardiovascular fitness, strength, balance and coordination while having a good time. You'll breathe fresh air and soak up a dose of Vitamin D with the exposure to sunlight, which can also help fight seasonal depression.

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How many pots and pans do you need at any one time? The answer to this question usually is 2-3! So why do most of us have multiple kitchen cabinets, as well as other storage spaces, loaded with pots and pans? Good question!

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Yoomi is a fantastic pioneering self-heating baby bottle. Exclusively available to buy wholesale via Baby Brands Direct as Yoomi Distributors, it is one of the most exciting developments in the baby feeding segment.

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he circulatory system is an amazing network containing over 60,000 miles of blood vessels. In the center of this system is the heart, which is weighs about 11 ounces and is the size of a fist. The heart is like a double pump organ. The right side sends blood to the lungs. There carbon dioxide is removed and oxygen is added. The blood is then pumped through the heart again to be distributed throughout the body. This action takes place every 20 seconds. If the heart stops pumping, the result is death. The blood carries essential nutrients and oxygen to every part of the body.

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A new year: 2012. Some will set goals or resolutions. But I want to encourage you to do something more courageous: Dare to have vision for your life, family, faith, career, community and nation. If we don't live with vision, then we live aimless lives. The writer of Proverbs says it well: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." Proverbs 29:18 I like to put a positive spin on it: Where there is a vision, the people flourish! It is time for us to flourish and prosper again as a nation and as a people. Vision is not born in a vacuum. It is a process: Vision

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A fabulous relationship has many of the same attributes as a great friendship. When it’s working, you can feel the “ka-chunk” as it settles neatly into its place in the universe. There’s someone to zip your dress, give an opinion about what tie goes with that jacket, get aspirin for your headache, or laugh at your jokes. Good stuff. But what sustains a committed relationship and makes it GREAT is emotional intimacy. That’s what makes living together easy and comfortable—and why every couple should have intimacy rituals that can be practiced daily.

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Here’s to a Happy New Year and to getting everything that you want out of 2012. Today you have a clean slate with a brand new year spread out in front of you, filled with endless possibilities. How will you harness your potential to create the very best you? I recommend using the teachings of Dr. Maxwell Maltz in his legendary book ‘The New Psycho-Cybe etics’. Dr. Maltz created the original science of self improvement and success, so who better to turn to when you’re ready to take your life to another level. His teachings have stood the test of time.

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This is probably the most difficult part of goal setting. Yet it is also one of the most important aspects to actually achieving your goals. Everyone has had the experience of setting a goal, especially after the winter holidays, and it is exciting for the first few days. We pull ourselves out of bed a few minutes early and are very dedicated to marking that extra task off our list. Setting the goal is still new enough that we can feel what it will be like to accomplish it.

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The New Year holiday period has just ended, typically signaling a time for a fresh outlook on life; making minor tweaks and/or major adjustments to our daily rituals. In the 2 1/2 years I’ve been composing The 50 Plus Male blog, I’ve always skipped to fresh subject matter with each posting. So, to slightly “shake the tree,” and do something a bit different, this month’s dialogue will tie-in with our most recent article, “Sense and Sensibilities.”

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Trusts and Trust Companies have existed for hundreds of years. Trusts existed back in the days of Rome, and became popular in England when the knights left their properties in the care of someone they trusted while they went away to fight in the Crusades. Trusts provide a continuity of service to those who have a need for a relationship built upon a confidence and on legal protection. Trust laws vary among the different states and countries. There are many different kinds of trusts. The premise, however, is the same in every jurisdiction and in every type of trust.

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How does it make you feel when someone expresses their sincere gratitude to you? Do you accept their thanks gracefully? Do you tend to discount the significance of what they are so grateful for? Or, do you brush it off with a quick “you’re welcome” and move on?

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It seems likely that humans, and even some other species of mammals, have consoled others forever in history with food and other comfort at times of loss and grief. There have been many long standing traditions and examples throughout history and in many diverse cultures of this custom. This has been so common in the past that we even developed a term for the practice…”comfort food” although the term has been given a different spin today.

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Today is Cyber Monday and the stock market appears to be temporarily shunning aside the ineptitude of Congress to deal with our deficit woes, along with (for the moment at least) discounting the continuing saga of Europe’s financial crisis. An annual phenomenon is the reason for this unlikely reprieve, and my eyes have an incredulous glaze each time I watch the television news accounts detailing this disturbing trend.

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Last year about this time, I compiled a list of gift-giving suggestions for other people. This year, I say to heck with that. This is what I want in 2012. * A Stanford quarterback almost as good as Andrew Luck (asking for one that’s better tha Luck is just insanity) * A Goldilocks winter, with not too much rain, and not too little * Equity (both kinds: social and real estate) * The highest-scoring Super Bowl ever with Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees and Tom Brady firing rockets back and forth (I love the 49ers, but not defensive games)r

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It was a busy day in the neighborhood last week. A couple of Baby Boomers from opposite ends of the economic spectrum made last Wednesday more exciting than usual. Few if any news reports recognized the proximity of these two events, and certainly didn’t delve into other ways in which the protagonists were related.

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Your brand name represents your reputation, indicates your business ethics and becomes the symbol of what people think of you. The same is true for your own name. Your name is your brand, your representation of who you are. People received impressions of who you are, consciously or unconsciously, based on your name. When we hear a first name, we immediately think of other people who have shared that same first name that we have previously met. Our impression of others we know with the same first name correlates into our first impression of the new person.

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For those of you who are still apprehensive to get a flu shot, we wanted to give you 3 reasons why we think you should push forward and get your flu shot (or flu mist for those of you who don’t like needles). The flu shot will not, and cannot make you sick with the flu. The dead virus is….well…..dead, meaning it cannot act on your bodies immune system. Without further ado, here are 3 reasons to consider getting this year’s seasonal flu vaccine.

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One of the most painful realities for dementia caregivers is the loss of recognition. As memory erodes, the patient loses the ability to recognize those most dear to them—spouse, children, siblings. Michelle Bourgeois, a speech-pathology professor at Ohio State University has come up with a system that allows caregivers to bridge that communications gap, at least temporarily. She advises caregivers to use flash cards to help ease those identity issues and answer the questions which dementia patients will repeat endlessly.

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There are five areas that are important when considering marrying someone and since we ultimately marry someone we date, wouldn’t it be wise to look for people to date that agree with us in those areas? The five controversial areas are: 1. Politics 2. Religion 3. Money 4. Friends 5. Children

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September 11 is my birthday. Until September 11, 2001, it had been a non-event. Nothing special. Business as usual topped off by an expensive dinner that could only be justified as a once-a-year commemorative extravagance.

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It has often been said that, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” Whether you are networking, interviewing for a job or meeting new colleagues for the first time, here are some guidelines to keep in mind which will make a good first impression. Be mindful of the other person’s time. Ask if this is a good time for them before proceeding into the discussion (or identify another time that would be better). When attending a scheduled meeting or interview, ask how much time the other person has, and hold to that timeframe.

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I remind myself daily about maintenance; POP is no exception. As I brush my teeth, I remember halfway through to draw my pc muscle up and in. When I put my makeup on, a little voice nags at me to “pull it up, pull it in”. As I blow-dry my hair and analyze my form in the mirror (oh come on now, you know we all do it) I think to myself am I contracting my abdominals but forgetting to contract my pelvic floor? As a grassroots women’s pelvic floor health advocate, shouldn’t I be doing all the right pelvic floor stuff all the time?

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Have you ever had way too much to do and not enough time to get it done? That is the classic definition of stress. Stress conce s us all and is a major cause of disease today. So how does your name indicate how you will handle stress? Let’s look at a few of the indicators in a name. We are delving into stress again as so many are affected by it, plus, when school starts, stress levels seem to rise. There is more traffic on the roads, more demands on a parent’s time, making sure their children’s homework is done, etc.

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So, what can we gather about a person that is important prior to our date? First is compatibility. Emotions are held in the vowels while consonants represent our attitudes. Thus, the first question is, do you have similar vowels? The more vowels you have in common, the easier it is to “get” the other person. The first vowel in the first name[1] is the most important as it determines our overall communication style. The ideal is to find someone with your same vowel. However, that would be quite limiting. The next best is to find a person with a compatible vowel.

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In 2003 my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, and I learned that the allopathic medical system has no answers. It’s heartbreaking to be a caregiver in this situation, especially when faced with this warning from Dr. Andrew Weil. Weil, quoted in Dawson Church’s latest book, The Genie in Your Genes, warns against relying on allopathic medicine for health problems that are not well-served by this “body as machine” approach. Yet our loved ones are at the mercy of the allopathic medical and pharmaceutical industries.

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Do you find yourself trading health for convenience? Like finding that close parking spot at the mall. Hopping on the escalator, rather than the steps. Or stopping at the end of your driveway to get the mail. Here are 3 simple ways to add in daily movement that will add up over the next 3 weeks. 1. Walk To Work! Well, not exactly…If your place of work has a parking lot that you can park rather far away, this is an excellent way to get in your moves. If you don’t have a parking lot, how about parking blocks away?

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“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.” Ralph Nichols From that quote you probably already know where I am going with this. Today’s topic is about listening. Not about the way you listen now, but the way that you could be listening to your spouse or love.

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A Red Cross Responder’s Notes from the Monument Fire, Arizona Since the fire people have asked what life in a shelter looks like. The following is my take.

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We live in a world of dissention and turmoil. We live in a world of haves and have-nots. We live in a world of love and fear. We live in a world where fear is used to manipulate people. What does all of this have to do with names? Knowing how to interpret a name assists us in realizing where the fears lie with a person, where the gifts lay and how one can overcome their challenges.

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As Temps Rise, Nuclear Families Take a Dive – Estate Planning for Unconventional Families Has Never Been More Important Among the many articles covering the blazing heat wreaking havoc on my beloved DC metro area as well as much of the U.S., was an interesting piece in a recent edition of The Washington Post on nuclear families. According to the article, new census figures show that marriage rates across the nation have plunged, while the number of unmarried partners with children has soared. Too Hot to Handle

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Dear Jim: My wife and I have been married fourteen years (second marriages, all kids are grown). I’m already retired, and my wife has decided to retire next June at age 64 after a long career teaching Spanish in high school. She recently announced, though, that she wants to join the Peace Corps after she retires, and work somewhere in Latin America. She says it’s something she’s dreamed about since college, and if she doesn’t do it now she never will. This would entail a two-year commitment, on top of two months of training in the U.S.

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Stress conce s us all and is a major cause of disease today. Our first name is the essence of who we are. Our last name shows how our environment affects us. It is within our middle name that indicates how we deal with stress. So, how does your name handle stress? Let’s look at some of the indicators or letters in the middle name. What is stated below works only when these letter combinations in the middle name as they are interpreted differently in the first or last name.

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Gail Edgell: We are going to talk about an important topic to women, particularly those over the age of 40: breast cancer. Can you tell us a little bit about that?

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With no family history of cancer, you just don’t expect your sister, who is ten years younger than you are, to get this diagnosis. You’re hit in the stomach. You think, what can I do? Reality sets in, you read, talk to friends and doctors, form a plan with her. * I love you. I want to help. I want to support and be with you. * You are strong, smart, positive and have many friends and family close by.r

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Hi folks! You’ll find quite a difference in the overall tone of this post compared to what you’re used to reading in The 50 Plus Male. I’ll go as far as stating I’m aware this journey goes against conventional wisdom in many ways: subject matter, my thoughts and actions, and perhaps most importantly, I ask a lot of questions instead of providing streams of thought that help you answer a particular problem…so with great humility, I kindly ask you at the outset to accept my mea culpa.

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After extensive research – by which I mea I talked to a bunch of my friends – I have concluded that you can divide boomers into one of three different classes. What?, you may scoff, divide 76 million people into just three strata? Yes, indeed. Here’s how. Class 1: Boomer superlatus fortunatus

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The desire to protect an estate grows exponentially as the value of the estate increases. If you have little to protect, there is little concern. However, if you have a very large estate, you may actually be paranoid about protecting your estate and your privacy. In that regard, I have identified 35 distinct perils that can destroy an estate – and we’ll discuss here just a few of the most common.

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“Know the Name; Know the Person, Decoding Letters to Reveal Secrets Hidden in Names”, is the result of fifteen years of direct observation and research on names. This research was followed by three years of testing and is the foundation for which this column is based.

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Dear Jim: You said in your column that second and third marriages have much higher divorce rates than first marriages. Why is that? Don’t people learn from their mistakes? I’m particularly conce ed about this because I’m divorced and the man I’m dating has been divorced twice. We both have kids, although he has his kids only on weekends. Are we asking for trouble if we get married? (“Peggy”)

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Those of you who have been avid followers of The 50 Plus Male since its inception are aware I “fought the good fight” against joining AARP (dating back to You Always Remember Your First). You also know I finally “swallowed my pride” and recently joined this august organization. AARP members automatically receive AARP The Magazine, and two articles in the latest issue have set-off a round of mental volleys that I’m having trouble resolving.

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A Chinese proverb says that we naturally see the beauty of youth, but must learn to see the beauty of age. I read an article recently by Susan Jacoby titled The Myth of Aging Gracefully. It is a thought provoking piece about the over exuberance with which our culture (boomers mainly) embraces anti-aging—or the triumph of hope over experience.

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I am often asked for ways to help improve an elder’s appearance. Even if your elder is healthy, he or she might neglect physical appearance. In some cases, it has been years since anyone paid close attention to your elder’s physical appearance, and a little bit of attention goes a long way. Bring your elder to the hairdresser or barber. Give her a regular pedicure and manicure. If you can afford it, a facial can be a real treat.

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In the early days of 1978, I was working at a start-up travel magazine in Seattle. It was my first full-time job and the beginning of my publishing career. I worked in as many departments as we had – editorial, circulation, administration – doing everything from writing short articles to assisting the publisher. I was in my first post-graduate romantic relationship, and it was that rosy interlude between the time her parents stopped hating me and she started. The only drawback to this time and place was my living situation, a shared house with roommates I don’t recall fondly.

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You have a 401K or IRA, and you’ve been contributing for decades…that’s great! But do you know where your money is invested? When asked, most boomers reply, “At the bank” or “With my broker.” No wonder so many boomers are financially unprepared for retirement. In fact, a recent Associated Press survey shows that most boomers are nowhere near ready for retirement. Consider these findings: Only 11% of boomers say they are strongly convinced they will be able to live in comfort 44% of boomers express little or no faith they’ll have enough money when their careers end

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For me, old age began the day when, for the third time in five minutes, I uttered the words, “Whadya say?” and the other person screamed back, “For God’s sake, get a hearing aid!” I admit it. For years I’d been in denial about my gradual hearing loss. I associated it with diminished virility. Blamed it on wax buildup, people who didn’t speak distinctly or high female voices that were audible only to household pets.

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So here you are. Maybe you never thought you’d be here. Maybe you still don’t believe all the stuff that has happened to you to get you where you are today. But here you are in your 50s and thinking about dating again. Oh my goodness! You might be feeling rusty, anxious, scared, and off-balance. That is to be expected. It’s been a long time since you’ve been at the top of your dating game. Well, what are you waiting for, let’s get started. Where to Begin?

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Part #1 – the first 15 Baby Boomers and those retiring are entering grandparenthood. Our generation was the largest in history and many of our children are jumping into family life in just as big a way. Use this two part list of 26 things to grandchildren proof your home. This time of your life can be one of the rewards for all of your years of hard work. The 15 basic things you need to grandchildren proof your home. You may have heard these before, but just in case you haven’t: 1.) Pick up all breakables that little hands could reach or knock over

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With so many entertainers, politicians, and professional athletes making headlines because of their sexual infidelities, it might be worth taking a look at how the law deals with adultery. Let’s start with a definition. Adultery, in most legal contexts, refers to a voluntary sexual relationship between two people, at least one of whom is married to someone else. Adultery includes not only what we think of as affairs, but also trysts with prostitutes, homosexual activity, and any other extramarital sex involving another person.

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That’s not a typo. It’s a reference to the detritus left over by bullies who push our buttons. Make that bullies and other kinds of emotional abusers. Be warned – this isn’t going to be one of those screeds where forgiveness is the answer and won’t we all feel better if we just let go of all of our negative feelings. I’m not there yet, and I’m not sure I’ll ever be. I’m still picking through that lint, and I’ve noticed that a lot of other people my age are doing the same thing.

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A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff. – George Carlin Dante’s Infe or The 14th-century epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is 14,000 lines of allegory describing the author’s philosophical journey through hell, Purgatory and beyond. In the story Dante one night dreams of a beautiful hillside and at the top is a paradise in waiting. All he has to do is climb to the peak to reach it.

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With all of the compelling advertising on television, radio and print about the many “results oriented” exercise programs available, choosing the right one can be difficult. Many fitness programs on the market today are too difficult for the average Baby Boomer to complete – or at least we think they are! I have several clients who own book shelves full of fitness videos that have been watched once and never picked up again.

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As Baby Boomers, many of us grew up in that splendid era of Beatles songs (Imagine all the people living life in love….All you need is love….With a little help from my friends….Strawberry fields forever….). Perhaps you have been reminiscing so much about the past (Yesterday….) that you have not been really living in the present. * Have you been so busy lately that you keep putting off that diet you promised to start or that 20 minute walk you were going to take every morning?r

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If your eyes feel itchy, are red or have that sticky and gritty feel, relief is on the way. Try one of these simple, natural remedies for relief. 1. Ingredients * Chamomile tea * Salt * Eyebright (if available)

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This post was inspired by a client of mine who is definitely having mood swings and feels that her husband does not understand. His comments suggest that she is either mentally ill, depressed or just basically unstable. His recommendations are that she should take some anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication and just get these mood swings under control. He just wants to house to be peaceful and quiet again. He wants that loving wife back, the one who puts up with his quirks, cooks the meals and is always trying to please.

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Feedback from students in the course I teach at Villanova, titled Managing the Intergenerational Workforce, once again supports my contention that: 1) most employers are either oblivious to or in denial about the historic impact of four dominant generations in the workforce, and 2) transformational changes in public and corporate policies are needed to avert seismic intergenerational conflict over jobs, pay, benefits and advancement opportunities.

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There is currently a rush to refinance home mortgages at the present time due to the general belief that mortgage interest rates are currently low and may likely increase in the near future. Some folks may be looking to reduce the term of their mortgage as part of the refinance plan.

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There is currently a rush to refinance home mortgages at the present time due to the general belief that mortgage interest rates are currently low and may likely increase in the near future. Some folks may be looking to reduce the term of their mortgage as part of the refinance plan.

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As soldiers train for battle, performers hone their talents for audiences, doctors train for the healing arts and citizens sharpen skills for the trades, I believe we are all, in every life’s situation and circumstance, preparing for the highlights of our lives and the agonizing challenges that confront us on our jou eys. With my husband now facing cancer, one that responds well to treatment but by far the most painful beyond excruciating, I am becoming aware we are not in lack of the tools we need to face this hideous beast.

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As boomers, many of us are retired or thinking of retiring. One of the things that may happen when one retires is that every day becomes a weekend. I have a retired friend that proclaims that every day is Saturday except for “fat paper day” which is Sunday. So he has six Saturdays each week. This sounds like it would be awesome; however, one of the real risks of retirement is alcoholism. With so much extra time to socialize those of us who have an occasional drink on the weekend now have a life full of Saturdays!

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News Flash: We are facing a loss of predictability in a world with constant and accelerating change. I'm being just a bit sarcastic. These changes are not a news flash for any of us. It is a description of what we deal with every day. It would be difficult to live in the 21st century and not have to cope with this.

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Dear Jim:r

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For the last three years I have done something I never imagined I would do. I became involved in an activity so alien to my background and comfort level that it can be described as pushing back against the box I was in at the time. When I bega I had serious doubts about my ability to carry out the task with even a modicum of success. A year into the process my involvement took a major step forward in a way that dramatically increased the risk of failure and a risk of physical danger.

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We have worked hard all our lives, and now our retirements are threatened. Our investments are not what they should be, our job situations are shakier, our kids might be unemployed and need financial help. So what do we do? Work harder. Work longer. Worry more. Beat up on ourselves with shoulda’s coulda’s woulda’s.

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With stagnant incomes and roller-coaster investment returns over the past decade, the Financial Planning Association of Washington, DC wonders if investors are asking themselves, “What became of all those rules-of-thumb affecting how they handle their nest egg once they walk away from their jobs. Chief among them is the “Four Percent Drawdown Rule” first revealed by CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional William Bengen in the October 1994 issue of the journal of Financial Planning.

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Life coaching is a booming profession and more and more boomers are flocking to the opportunity of helping others change their lives for the better. What draws us to this opportunity?

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Life coaching is a booming profession and more and more boomers are flocking to the opportunity of helping others change their lives for the better. What draws us to this opportunity?

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Last summer, I blogged about seven things I found truly aggravating about middle age. As long as I keep getting aggravated, I may have to make this an annual item. #1 – Road Food. Last year, I lamented that it was neither possible to eat anything I wanted nor to take long road trips. This year, I discovered that the two no longer go together. On a trip to Reno, I discovered that it is ill-advised to limit one’s intake to fast food, Jelly Bellys, donuts, and coffee. Unless you don’t mind being up half the night with heartbu reminiscent of San Francisco after the earthquake.

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Feeling a lack of self-worth takes an incredible toll on our effectiveness in being family caregivers — as well as on our own health and well-being. When we feel a lack of self- worth or self-regard, we are out of rapport with our inner self.

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There is a time and a place that sings to us in the middle of the night. Though real at one time, it is now a place of dreams, of fantasies, or curiosity. It is a place so vivid and enticing that, if someone actually invented a time machine, it would be the first and only place we would think of going. For Civil War buffs, it might be Charleston in April 1861 or Gettysburg in July 1863. For aging hippies, it might be San Francisco in the summer of 1967.

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Current estimates from AARP put the annual cost of a nursing home at a national average of $78,000. Older Americans, struggling to reassemble their retirement plans from the worst economic downtu in 70 years, may be ignoring the potentially most devastating threat to their plans: the spiraling cost of long-term care.

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I am so delighted with all of the new fitness ideas surfacing these days. From Nia to Zumba to Wii-Fit and Cardio Cinema – innovative ideas just keep on coming! Many of the new crazes involve dance, and as a former dancer myself, I’m thrilled to see these rise in popularity. Zumba is a combination of fitness and Latin dance moves that has really taken off – especially with Baby Boomers. Nia is similar but combines Latin dance with tai chi and yoga for a wonderful and fun work-out. This fall, I am offering Nia classes at my Healthy Boomer Body Center.

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Let me start with a definition of PDF. This is an abbreviation for Portable Document Format (PDF) pretty much the standard for creating electronic documents and forms for easy reading and distribution from your Boomer Business to anyone. Creating a PDF will keep your document formatting intact which includes; layout, fonts, colors, and images. When sharing documents, you just never know if the recipient has the same word processing software as you.

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A recent report I read indicated that the earnings of non-green products nationally is at $12 billion per year compared with similar green products that earn $1 billion per year. At first I thought this a paltry relationship until I realized that a dozen years ago the difference would have been much greater. But “thanks” to illnesses, complaints, economics, education, conferences, lawsuits and concomitant jury awards, and other factors, breakthroughs are being made.

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A friend of mine once warned me: “Don’t trust any decision you make within the first week after you’re back from vacation because it’s the only time you are really in your right mind.” So I reminded myself how inspired I was when I got back from a vacation in Europe, how I felt in that first week back. I thought I should take a year or two off from college and write the great American novel. I didn’t. I went back to school.

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On one of his old comedy albums, Steve Martin tells the joke, “You know what’s great about getting old? You don’t have to have an open mind about trying anything new. When one of your friends says, hey, let’s try this new thing, you can just say … NO!”

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How many times have you said in parting with someone in conversatio “Take care”. Quite a few colleagues end their e-mails with “Be well”. A friend of mine often says to me “Have a positive day”. Take care, be well, and have a positive day. Tall orders for a perfect life. Self care is a requisite for health. No, I’m not talking about self centeredness, nor being selfish. And, let’s put spa treatments, pedicures and shopping sprees aside. They are indulgences that belong in the pamper category. We’ll consider those an extra layer of care.

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Self esteem is how we feel about ourselves and our behavior reflects those feelings. As grandparents, we can help our grandchildren develop a high sense of self esteem. This will affect their ultimate happiness and success in life. How do we go about promoting Self Esteem?

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For the last few months, we’ve been talking about the transformation from the “Type A” to the “Type R” personality; the “R” standing for “recreative” in the dynamic, formative sense. Our thesis is that modern Americans, upon retirement, have unprecedented opportunities to craft a new “self”. We can construct renovated lives that enable us to plunge into a future we shape for ourselves, full of learning, fulfillment, fun and—profit.

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For the first time in history, we have four – some people argue five – generations in the workforce: the Traditionals, Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. The normal stresses in the workplace are being exacerbated by the fact that the leading edge of the 79 millio Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 are not moving out of the workforce as expected. The likely result will be increasing conflict among the generations over jobs, pay, benefits and advancement opportunities.

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As many Boomers (particularly those of us here on the East Coast) muscle through the effects of the latest summer heat wave, I thought it prudent to bring attention to another type of HEET – the Health and Education Exclusion Trust! Be the Lifeline!

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As relationship professionals, clients regularly ask us how they can tell if they are in love. If you were to ask 100 people, you would likely get 100 different answers. Attempting to define the emotion of love with words is like trying to catch water with your hands—just when you think you have articulated all there is to it, it slips through your fingers. Let’s give it a try though.

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Baby boomers should take notice to their dog’s skin. The condition of dog skin is a big indicator of a pet’s overall health. When skin problems occur, the dog may respond by excessive scratching, chewing, licking, etc. There can be a wide range of causes including exte al parasites, allergies, infections, metabolic problems, stress, or it can be combination of all. Disease can also be a cause. All can affect the dog’s skin. Common skin problems in dogs are: * Licking, scratching and chewing the skin * Scabs * Hot spotsr

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Some half-million people live in the balmy Mexican city of Tuxtla Gutierrez, and tonight it looks like every one of them has shown up at a downtown square known as Marimba Park. Surrounded by dancers, musicians are beating out hip-shaking salsas, merengues and socas on the wooden slats of their xylophone-like marimbas, backed by blaring trumpets and saxes.

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The process of getting older reminds me a lot of what Ernest Hemingway had to say about going broke. He commented that people go bankrupt in two ways: “…gradually and then suddenly”. That seems to be how old age sets in too. There’s the slow cumulative effect over decades…arthritis, change in blood vessels, osteopenia.

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* Do you believe that we are born with passion and purpose; to live through our hearts and not just our brains and logic? * Do you believe that we are meant to love, to be connected to and to honor ourselves first? * Do you believe that we deserve to be loved, to be supported, to be respected for being ourselves and to live by our own standards; to continually create the life we want? * Do you believe that we all have gifts and talents that are meant to be discovered, developed and shared; to live our lives as a contributing partner to those around us?

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According to a press release by the Financial Planning Association, almost 93 percent of the net increase in the U.S. civilian labor force between 2006 and 2016 will be 55 or older. Many American workers say they plan to stay on the job “at least” until age 69. Just over half of all working adults aged 50-65 plan to delay their retirement. The issue is all about how much they lost during the investment meltdown and the worst economic downtu in more than 70 years. These days we face one of the most interesting labor situations for older Americans ever.

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Written by Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI June is an interesting month. We have: Fathers Day, Flag Day, it’s vision research month, national men’s and women’s wellness weeks are in June, as well as home safety month. Since wellness is one of Baby Boomers’ top conce s, I’ll stick with that topic.

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written by Kathi Casey, ERYT, CPI June is an interesting month. We have: Fathers Day, Flag Day, it’s vision research month, national men’s and women’s wellness weeks are in June, as well as home safety month. Since wellness is one of Baby Boomers’ top conce s, I’ll stick with that topic.

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written by Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS I’m supposed to write a column about wellness. Wellness describes a state of sustained health, harmony and wellbeing. But, I reserve the right to occasionally write about state of dis-ease. States of hurt, outrage, and of anger. And of the current upset that exists in my own home state.

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Written by Dr. Jamie Huysman From Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Keith Moon, John Bonham, Jim Morrison and yes even Elvis, the rock and roll Boomer legacy of amazing musicians who went away from drug addiction and alcoholism are a constant reminder of the past; and our past. Since the beginning of time, substance abuse and addictions were always a “younger generation phenomena”.

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written by Coach Carolyn Being estranged from someone can be very difficult, complicated, emotionally draining, frustrating and hurtful on a daily basis. How do you not to let a situation be fatal to the relationships that are important to you?

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Written by Janie Knetzer Owning a dog is a wonderful experience. The unconditional love and companionship that you receive from a dog can often be unmatched. On the other hand many dog owners become frustrated with unwanted behavior on behalf of their dog. They feel nothing can be done to correct unwanted dog behavioral problems such as leash pulling, aggressiveness, jumping, barking, separation anxiety, digging and so on.

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A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff. – George Carlin Dante’s Infe or The 14th-century epic poem The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri is 14,000 lines of allegory describing the author’s philosophical journey through hell, Purgatory and beyond. In the story Dante one night dreams of a beautiful hillside and at the top is a paradise in waiting. All he has to do is climb to the peak to reach it.

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Written by Pamela Tudor We have worked hard all our lives, and now our retirements are threatened. Our investments are not what they should be, our job situations are shakier, our kids might be unemployed and need financial help. So what do we do? Work harder. Work longer. Worry more. Beat up on ourselves with shoulda’s coulda’s woulda’s.

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written by Patricia Nunan Dear Fellow Boomers,

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For the past couple of months, we’ve been considering a new social phenomenon—the “Type R” personality. At the risk of overgeneralization, here’s what we’re talking about. “Type R’s” are those who have reached retirement and committed themselves to a “recreative” lifestyle. That is, a lifestyle characterized by thoughtful overhaul of one’s approach to living.

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It’s Monday and I’ve accomplished absolutely nothing today. I just can’t seem to get motivated. I guess it’s time to check my alignment once again. What’s that? Check my alignment? Why whatever do you mean?

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Nope, I’m not talking about a kitchen table made out of recycled soda bottles, wine corks, or beer cans. Today, I’m talking about the thought process behind sustainable meal planning, shopping, cooking, eating, and leftovers, or wait for it. Eating What’s Right AND What’s Left I have had some interesting conversations with my great Boomer friend, Bill (aka, Chef Bill), an extraordinarily talented and conscientious amateur cook. Bill has a few simple rules including – but not limited to… Meals should be colorful and delicious, Meals are cause for celebration,r

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Written by Lynn Wiese Sneyd Does everyone have a book in them, a book about their personal story? Most people probably do — after all, life can be stranger than fiction. Can everyone write a book? Now that’s an entirely different story. Recently, I heard a publisher describe memoir as a “complicated literary undertaking.” An editor friend of mine called it a “challenging feat.” Why did they use such daunting terms?

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There is continual discussion on this topic involving nutrition, environmental impact, pesticides, toxins and the list goes on. Personally, I have done some research and have come up with a path that I follow regarding organic vs. non organic and I would like to share a few tips with fellow boomers.

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Written by Mark Sneller, PhD In today’s world, good indoor air quality (IAQ) is a subject that is frequently on the lips of people conce ed with greener and cleaner air. Good IAQ is important in lodgings because the livelihood of many tens of thousands depends on repeat business. If the customer is not satisfied, he will not return. On the other hand, the satisfied customer can be a powerful spokesperson for good green lodging.

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written by Phyllis Steinberg A Latin America Sailing Sensation I heard about a bi-centennial celebration in Cartagena, Colombia and wondered if, as a baby-boomer, I could make the trip. There would be many people attending this celebration and could I keep up with them? I decided to embark on the adventure and was glad that I did. The Colombians are a friendly people and went out of their way to help me whenever I needed assistance with directions, getting in and out of taxi cabs and with my limited knowledge of Spanish, the official language of the country.

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written by Helene Leonetti Back in 1965, a chemist working for the G.D. Searle Company accidentally discovered aspartame while testing an anti-ulcer drug. By 1983 it was approved by the FDA as an additive – an artificial sweetener trademarked as NutraSweet – to carbonated beverages, despite objections from many scientific investigators.

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written by Coach Meg Susan isn’t a survivor; Susan is a thriver. And, she thanks God for it every day. Susan’s Introduction

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written by Harvey Rephen Given the hard economic times we as a country are facing, especially the Boomer, there is a stronger awareness as to what is really important in our lives. It’s not so much about the wealth in the bank, as too many of us are watching it dwindling faster and faster with each passing day, but it’s more about the intrinsic value of the wealth of a person.

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written by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC It is often said that the three most important factors in real estate are location, location, location. I assume the person who created this idiom was trying to impress upon all the belief that nothing else matters much. Location trumps all other factors. Well, if you believe that to be true, then in the world of investing the three most important actions may just be diversify, diversify, diversify!

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Written by Debbie Nichols When I wrote my book “Deployed Grandparents being Parents “, I thought it would be originally for my family. As I was writing the story my friends would ask me, “Why don’t you share it with others?”My friends and family inspired me to share my story, so once I completed the story I offered it to the public.

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Written by Natalie Caine, M.A. “I am heading to college in August, miles away from Dad. I know he wants this “last” Father’s Day to be over the top. He wrote it on the refrigerator, bathroom mirror, and my sock drawer in peanut butter. DO SOMETHING FOR ME. What am I suppose to do, turn back the clock?”

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Written by Lew Hamburger QUESTIONS FOR BOOMERS (and other humans) Can a vision of white, non-urban people becoming a minority in America have anything to do with the vitriol we see in political life of 2010? Does it differ from other times that Boomers have been through? Thus far the level of violence is far below that of the ’60’s or 70’s. What accounts for that? Who is doing what to whom? Have we learned anything along the way?

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I don't know about you however I started 2018 with hope, promise and the intention that this year was going to be better than 2017. Last year was a really hard year, not just for me but for many people. Lots of changes personally, locally and globally occurred. Almost everyone I spoke to agreed that 2017 was rough and that 2018 had to be better.

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I am often asked about my personal growth journey. How did it begin? What has been the easiest lesson? What has been the most difficult experience? How were you able to keep going with all that you’d been through? There are no simple answers however once I made the decision to take that first step, I recognized there would be no looking back. I just had to focus on one step at a time, one foot in front of the other and to trust there was something better. I felt hollow, fragile and numb. I couldn’t feel any worse. I had reached the bottom of the bottom.

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No matter where we are in life, young or old, wealthy or wanting, healthy or not, each and every one of us has a life-changing event. For some, there may be only one or two life-changing events. For others, there may be multiple life-changing events—each with their own lesson, challenge, joy, fear, stressor or even a feeling of freedom.

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Several painful events caused me to explore the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism with greater purpose and application into my life in regards to attachment.

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Meditation is a way to release, relax and unwind your mind. Meditation helps clear your thoughts so that your mind can navigate through difficult days, people, stressors and situations. Incorporate these six steps to ensure you are getting the most out of your meditation practice! 1) Preparern· Select a quiet, controlled environmentrn· Wear comfortable clothingrn· Choose a comfortable place to sitrn· Make sure that you have no exte al distractions 2) Mindful Breathingr To reach a meditative state, it is vital to learn to breathe mindfully and deeply.rn· Breathe slowlyr

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Dear Future Partner, There are some things you should know about me right now before we get involved. It’s only fair to apprise you of the situation and so I am coming to you with full disclosure; requesting that you read ALL the fine print listed below to ensure you are aware of what I am.

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The countdown to Christmas is upon us and we only have a few days of 2018 left. How can we make the remainder of this year more meaningful? What can we do to help us feel more connected to friends, family and loved ones? For those of us that do not have a significant other, how can we feel less lonely during this time of year? You’ve heard the phrase “we meet people for a reason, a season or a lifetime”. I’m a firm believe in that concept as I’ve experienced some wonderful connections with people in all three of these areas. Here is the poem it its entirety:

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I have an interesting concept I would like to share with you. For a while I have struggled with what it means to be happy. Can I be happy if I am not smiling? Can I be happy only when I feel good, rested or not stressed? Can I be happy with things and not people? Can I be happy with people and not things? Happy is undefinable to me. I’m not sure what being happy is any longer and I see this more and more in my business.

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We’ve heard this saying over and over and over. It’s typically presented as a perspective about life. Do you have a glass half-empty perspective? Do you tend to look at things with a bit more pessimism, anticipating the worst or seeing what has been lost? Do you have a glass half-full perspective? Do you tend to look at things with a bit more optimism, anticipating the best or seeing what can be gained? “There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.” - William Shakespeare

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By definition, revenge is quite harsh. It means to inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to someone else. For this post, I would like to alter the definition slightly in the following way: to avenge oneself by retaliating through healing, recovery and self-care. Pretty powerful and empowering alteration, isn’t it?

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"Well, we have a whole new year ahead of us. And wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all be a little more gentle with each other, and a little more loving, have a little more empathy, and maybe next year at this time we'd like each other a little more." - Judy Garland

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“Walking your talk is a great way to motivate yourself. No one likes to live a lie. Be honest with yourself, and you will find the motivation to do what you advise others to do.” - Vince Poscente I think it is really important to walk your talk – in your business and in your personal life. I began my organizing, staging and moving business in 2010 and quickly realized the most valuable service I could provide to my clients was to walk my talk. In order to be their best organizer, I had to do it and maintain it for myself. This is how my journey with organization began:r

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Growing up, the holidays were always a hard time for me. There was a lot of competition between my younger brother and I (he was three years my junior). We would count the number of presents under the tree to ensure we both had the same amount, to be fair. When it came to unwrapping, there would be some duplicated items and I always wondered why there was so much focused attention on being “fair” especially when I was the oldest.

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written by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD. Quote: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.” Edith Hamilton When the world around you appears dark and ominous, faith can be your beacon of light. We have no control whatsoever over the outside world and the random events that happen all around. We do have full control of our thoughts and our faith to help bring us around to find a way through. Seek the truth.

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written by Judith Sherven, PhD and Jim Sniechowski, PhD If you are a beginner at Internet marketing, you’ve no doubt experienced the frustration that most everyone starting out goes through. Why? Because most of the newbie Internet marketing courses are simply not appropriate for what you need. It’s as simple as that. Why? Because the Internet marketing gurus didn’t start their online careers as newbies. So they never had to go through what you are going through. They don’t understand what it is you need.

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written by Neal Dranoff Being a 50 plus male and having “been around the block” a few times engenders a requisite amount of seasoning. By this age, naiveté has pretty much flown out the window and we feel like life has few surprises left to offer. Even devoid of having personally experienced a given situation, we’re so bombarded with others’ tales through our profusion of media outlets that we at least think we can easily wrap our hands around a remedy should we ever find ourselves as a principal. Or so I thought…

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written by Donna Marie Thompson, PhD. Quote: “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Albert Schweitzer Being happy is not only a personal attribute that affects your well being; it also greatly affects others around you. Your thoughts and feelings – both good ones and not so good ones – are contagious. So what exactly are you sharing? What are you broadcasting on your radio channel? Is it love? Is it peace?

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written by Sue Susskind With Father’s Day approaching, it gives us time to reflect on the wonderful life that we lead, and how much of it that we owe to our dads. We realize it is now time to give back, and make sure we do everything we can to ensure that Dad enjoys and stays safe in his “Golden Years.”

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written by Betty Lynch Summer time is here, and it is going to be a hot one in Texas this year. So I am pulling out the easy pasta recipes that will turn dinner time into yummy and not so hot in the kitchen time. Pasta can make quick and easy meals. I am so grateful for my readers and for sending me their favorite recipes. Thank you and please keep them coming. Smiles and hugs from Texas. Yummy Pasta Dinner 1 large onion thinly chopped 2 cloves of garlic, smashed, then chopped 1 20 oz. can of diced tomatoes in juice 1 bunch of fresh spinach or a bag or chopped frozen spinachr

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written by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC Deficit spending — it’s a term we hear so often that I’m beginning to believe we’ve become numb or desensitized to its meaning.

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written by Pamela Eelman, CHHC When First Mother-In-Law, Mrs. Robinson, moved with her daughter and son-in-law into the White House, the Obamas became part of a growing national trend.

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written by Pamela Tudor As you practice ramping up your self-awareness regarding your moods and emotions, and particularly how you react to them, you might notice some self-defeating behaviors.

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written by Fernando Paredes Summer has arrived and along with it the dreaded bathing suit season. Whether you can’t wait to bare it all on the beach, or if you’re still working toward a weight loss goal, exercise is the key to looking and feeling great in summer months. But why else should you exercise? Here are the top 7 reasons to exercise this summer: Reason #1: To Melt Fat Awayr

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written by Kelly Campbell, CFP, ChFC, CMFC This is not a politically correct argument. It is not a ‘let me tell you what you want to hear’ article. What it is, is a factual, no holds barred, reality check for you based on your plans to retire. Whether that date is right around the corner or a decade from now, it is time to get your act together and make your retirement plan work.

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written by: Patrick Roden “Watching a peaceful death of a human being reminds us of a falling star; one of a million lights in a vast sky that flares up for a brief moment only to disappear into the endless night forever.”rn -Elisabeth Kubler-Ross I was handed a sympathy card the other day and informed about the death of a coworker’s parent; then was asked to write something.

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written by Patrick Roden The years teach much which the days never knew. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Stanley Sime passed away at the age of 90, his obituary noted he loved growing flowers and vegetables and sharing them with others. He was also involved in Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed spending time in his woodworking shop. I first knew Stanley as the man who drove the BIG yellow school bus past my home each night after delivering the children safely to their mothers. He never failed to greet me with a smile and wave as the empty bus rattled by.

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Written by: Melodieann Whiteley I have spent a lot of time trying this product and that system only to wind up broke and disillusioned. “Make money while you sleep!” “Start your cash machine today.” Promises, promises. And I bought into every one of them.

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written by Betty Smith If you care for your ill and ailing loved ones, and you are feeling guilty or stressed out or overwhelmed by the challenges of being a full-time family caregiver, KNOW that you are not alone. Like the airline flight attendants say, “Put on your own oxygen mask first, before you try to assist others.” You, as the primary caregiver, may not realize you have to take care of yourself first. Look at it this way: If something happens to you, who will take care of your loved ones? You are important. Give yourself this small but vital gift of self-support.

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written by Betty Lynch Spring is so refreshing! New life in the countryside and fresh produce starting to produce in the local gardens. Time to start the grill, family picnics and time to get friends together to enjoy this beautiful weather. Cookouts or just relaxing on the family porch, you will need quick and easy recipes to create tasteful memories. I hope you will enjoy this recipe for Spring Muffins. Spring Muffins Recipe 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3/4 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oilr

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Written by: Coach Meg - Margaret Moore Recently I asked coaches in the Wellcoaches community to submit a list of ten ways in which they want to thrive. Diane is dealing with some challenging health issues and asked me for a series of coaching sessions to work on her health and life satisfaction. Diane Feels Good

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written by Natalie Caine, M.A. Change is around the corner. The excitement of planning and celebrating, laughs and tears, leads to great memories and endings. Fears of no dream jobs or any job, living at home, needing another car, privacy, independence, routines shifting, finances draining, you want solutions and sometimes it is a trial and error before peace arrives. Peace doesn’t stick all day or night. That is unrealistic. Who said you need to abandon all feelings except for happiness?

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Written by: Jan Brehm It’s not just the menopause and all its uninvited symptoms that has me all gnarled up like some impossible yoga position, at almost 56 years old I often am accompanied by a myriad of sadness, joy, guilt and relief and I know there is no way to avoid it all, except to plow through. So I’m wondering, do you ever… …have the feeling like you want to wrap your arms around something and hold it, rock it and sing a soft lullaby?…and at the same time, have a deep unexplainable sadness?

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Written by: Jan Brehm So I’m wondering, do you ever… …think about the phrase “Wisdom Comes With Age” and wonder who made that up and what were they talking about??? With the definition of wisdom being: “Accumulated knowledge of life or in a particular sphere of activity that has been gained through experience”, here are just a few profoundly impacting mid-life tidbits of wisdom I have accumulated through my life’s experiences thus far: * If everyone looks younger than you it’s because they are.

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Written by: Janie Knetzer When it comes to your dog’s health the best place to start is with what you place inside his bowl. If your dog is plagued by allergies and chronic ear problems, anal sac issues, itchy skin and red paws; it’s time to take a look at what’s not working for your dog. At the bottom of this page you can find a link for a list of the 10 best dog food recommendations.

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written by Traci Brosman If you believe you can do it, you can. If you believe you can’t, you won’t. How do you see your reflection? Is it distorted in the ripples of a wave? Is it clear as in a quiet body of water? Is it completely opposite as in looking at a mirror? How you see yourself in relation to your world predicts how you will behave and perform in your daily routines.

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written by Lynn Wiese Sneyd Over the past ten years, writers have had an increasingly easier time getting their books into print, thanks to the print-on-demand publishing business. For many aspiring authors — some frustrated by rejections from literary agents and traditional publishers, others not wanting to wait two years to see their manuscript in book form — POD publishing is the way to go. It also can be a profitable option for books written for a niche audience. A few things to consider when publishing a POD book:

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written by Bob Schulman Maybe there’s something in the water. Or on the hillsides overlooking two of western Mexico’s most breathtaking bays. Whatever it is, Manzanillo seems to draw ultra-rich hotel developers like kids to a pinata.

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written by A.T. "Al" Benelli, CFP, FIC It’s been just about a month since the traditional IRS Income Tax filing deadline of April 15. Many of us either took advantage of our IRAs last year or we now we wish we had. Since it’s not to late for the current tax year of 2010 it’s a good time to review these do’s and don’ts of successful IRA management from the Financial Planning Association.

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The one thing I never did with my mom as a young adult was to go away-- just the two of us to have uninterrupted mother daughter time. And while I suppose it was indicative of our parents' generation (as I really don’t know anyone of my peers who did those type of things with their mothers), I am left to believe it simply wasn’t on their radar. Fortunately, times have changed and these types of multi-generational outings including grandmother, mother, daughter have become more popular.

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I have a new best friend! That would be my iPad2. Seriously.. IT IS! Whoever said us "old" people cant' figure out technology? I am here to tell you, no matter your age, you can still learn! My 81 year old father and my 70 something mother (you're welcome mom!) have learned to navigate this digital age. So I say- NO EXCUSES!

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I love being a baby boomer. We grew up at a time where the birth of Rock and Roll came into our lives and maxi dresses, bell bottoms and “Huckapoo” shirts were the rage. The word “computer” was not even a word in our vocabulary until early adult hood. But thank goodness for the internet because our generatio LOVES to reminisce! I see this mostly on Facebook as my compadres from college and high school love to muse over days gone by.

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I am an Independent Boomer Woman But today I felt Inferior...Let me explai We have babies. We live longer than men on average. We work. We are the supreme organizers and multi-taskers. We receive a monthly visit from our "friend". And so on… no need to enumerate. Please don’t be insulted when I say this, but why is it, that female race as a whole, does not know how to treat flat tires? Change a tire? Or even know if we have a spare tire? And I am not talking about our mid-section!

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I Wanna know… How do you let go? As many of us “younger” Baby Boomers are getting ready to send our children off for another year of college, or perhaps for the first time, it just never seems to get any easier… at least for me. When my son decided to transfer from a more local college (60 miles away from home) to a school 800 miles away, I knew from the get-go, it was going to be a challenge for me. I had become accustomed to his frequent visits, as he was only one hour away and I always loved seeing him walk through that door with laundry and all!

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What’s your biggest fear as you age? • Health Decline • Financial Security • Health Care affordability • Losing your home to medical bills • Watching the mental and physical decline of your spouse • Perhaps all of the above Let me illustrate a real story that is still unfolding: A husband and wife, both in their 80’s, have 8 children, and are all currently living a medical, financial and emotional nightmare. Events as follows:

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Excerpt from the book www.DiscoverWhatYouAreHereToDo.com, by Nicola Grace - The Mission Mentor Our society has taken a predominantly separatist view of life where we tend to look at everything as separate moving parts that don’t have any relationship to each other.

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It was Buckminster Fuller who said “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete”. This is the area that many professional change agents and social entrepreneurs are working in with grand missions to bring about an evolutionary Shift. That Shift is happening on all levels from a shift in consciousness, economy to governance. We are living in a time of monumental change and a Great Shift in Ages.

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Were you aware that over a million people each month type into Google – How do you change the world? When you consider how many people there are in the world you might not think that’s a lot of people. I found it comforting to know there are at least one millio Souls, if not more, genuinely wanting to see changes in the world enough to go seek answers on Google. The growth of the Middle Eastern Spring and Occupy Movement worldwide, attest to the fact that there is a growing number of people discontent with the status-quo wanting to see positive change.

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"My Elderly Parents Need Help, but don't want the help".06/01/2011

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The time has come where you need to speak to an elderly loved one about being placed in a nursing home. What do you do? This article explains how you can speak to an elderly person about change of location.

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According to the National Institute on Aging, regular exercise can prevent or delay diabetes, and heart trouble. Committing to a regular exercise routine can also decrease arthritis pain, anxiety, and depression. Best of all, exercise can help you remain independent for a longer period of time. Find an exercise buddy or go solo! Always check with your physician before starting a new exercise routine. There are several types of exercises that you can engage in. Find and activity that you enjoy, and you will see the many benefits it will bring you.

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Are you a caregiver? If you are, you are playing a very important role in someone's life. It is possible that you are caring for an elderly parent, friend, or family member. It is also possible that their health is starting to deteriorate and they need help. Furthermore, you are helping with all the grocery shopping because they have difficulty walking. Perhaps, you are also preparing their meals because they can no longer cook for themselves. Whatever tasks you are doing as a caregiver, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, resentful, angry, exhausted, and burnt out.

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Studies have shown, as we age, we tend to be less active. We become more prone to illness, which can lead to inactivity. It can become a vicious cycle. This article is a guideline only, and not intended to replace your doctor’s recommendations. Always consult with your doctor before engaging in any new type of physical activity. Problems Related to Inactivity

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Refresh your mind by chattering like a baby! Constantly bombarded with new and often indigestible information, our brain can easily get into ‘overwork’ mode and we can even regularly notice that we’ve forgotten what we’d just thought important a few minutes before. So, we need to pause, sit down, close our eyes and empty our mind for a moment, if that’s at all possible…

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It’s great for your mind as well as your body One always hears this advice, “Get some exercise into your day!”, from friends, television programs, magazines, the doctor – for example, to walk for 40 minutes every day – but really, why should we exercise, especially if we consider we don’t need to? Well, as a senior who exercises (yes, I do!) I can tell you that if a morning passes and I don’t get my body’s joints rolling and my limbs stretching, with my breath opening a little more than enough to just stay alive, I just don’t feel right.

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Reduce Falls by Becoming Balanced Keeping one’s balance is what keeps us sure of taking steps without having to look at the ground to check if our feet are going to make it! Have you noticed? People who are unsure of their balance (their connection to the earth, the ground) always seem to look at the ground as if to check it’s still there… I am joking of course, but there’s some truth in this! Hesitancy and having to see where our feet are landing is a great sign of insecurity conce ing our balance. Why does this happen?

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Easy is Right! I am a baby boomer and although I have practised some form of exercise most of my life, I still feel, for example, that training to run faster or for longer periods is not really what my body needs now. I have heard the same from other over 55’s. At this time of life, although not really ‘old’, most of us feel we need to nourish our body and be careful not to waste or scatter our energy. It is not a time of life when we have so much vitality that we don’t know what to do with it, which un-channelled too easily leads to simply wasting it!

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The next time you attend a fancy dinner party, I dare you to take along a bottle of wine with a screw cap. Then watch the reaction of your host, hostess and anyone nearby who has noticed your bold act.

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It started out to be a nice visit from my son. We spent a great deal of time talking about our jobs and how our family members were coping with every day trials and tribulations. When we moved on to his family, he dropped the bombshell. I felt as though I had been kicked in the stomach when the words came out of his mouth: “Susan and I are getting a divorce!” How can that be? They always seemed happy and I never witnessed any arguing. Their two-year-old daughter was an angel and much adored by both of her parents.

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New Year’s Eve, our birthday and illness all prompt us to take stock of our lives and we make promises that mostly go by the wayside within a few weeks. We are bombarded with information on changes we should make in order to live a long healthy life. Humans are such creatures of habit that we ...

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We all know that exercise is good for you, but what if you have creaky bones and the body doesn't work the way you want it too! It is so frustrating to want to be out in the fresh air, be able to take care of your yard yourself and not be able to do either one the way you used to do it, but there are ways to work around some of the problems. Sometimes you have to compensate for the aches and pains or the lack of manipulation and strength; then hire or ask someone else to do the rest. You owe it to yourself.

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Sitting is the most common action performed by our body. We do more sitting than we do walking. Yet why do we complain so much about the way we sit? The answer lies in the fact that we have never understood how to sit correctly for comfort. In my youth I was always told to 'sit up,' or my spine will turn crooked. Yet nobody actually explained to me how I was supposed to sit, in order to sustain an upright position. The good news is that there IS a correct method of sitting that will relieve all your discomforts and is easier than you think to achieve!

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Housework is one of the main ways that many people injure their backs, by simply not using the correct muscles or joints in the movements required for accomplishing the task. The main option for cleaning the floor is to use a kitchen mop. If your kitchen is large, then you are more likely to use some variation of a mop. But if you are like me, with a very small kitchen, I just get down on my hands and knees and use a cloth; or if I am lazy, I will push the cloth around with my feet, to clean the floor!

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Whether you are picking up a feather or a sack of potatoes; the principles of bending over and reaching to the floor are the same. Always remember that your spine is not designed to bend into a 90 degree angle. There is no flexibility in the spine. It is your legs that need the movement and not your spine.

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What! A simple task as brushing your teeth? How can this be so dangerous? I have done it this way for years and it’s never been a problem! The fact that you have repeated the same motion for years may be the reason why your back is now giving you problems. It may be that you are so accustomed to repeating a bad habit, that your body is now showing symptoms of degeneration from the build up of stress.

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Back pain is the most common cause of visits to your family doctor, because of its interference in our movements in daily activities. The reason for its high incidence is because you are creating too much dynamic movement in your spine, during these activities; with insufficient balanced, stationary movement that your spine truly needs.

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According to a study that came out on August 23rd 2010 in Canada, it was found that in two groups of baby boomers who ate exactly the same foods in a one month period; the group who drank 2 glasses of water before their meal, lost significantly more weight than the group who did not drink water before their meal. This is significant in weight loss for the baby boom population, because they are less active than their counterparts and therefore exert less physical energy; but it also effect the timing of drinking any type of water for hydrating our body, even when trying to lose weight.

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If you are constantly obsessed with food, by depriving yourself of what you enjoy; then the changes are that you will actually never win the battle of trying to lose weight. Every time I said to myself “Right I am going on a Diet! I would suddenly have this strong desire to have something deliciously fattening and I would crave over this, until gave in to my cravings and failed miserably to go on a diet.

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This article is not directed to any woeful sins that you are currently enjoying that are causing your obesity. The sins are what is society is creating, that makes it difficult for you to lose weight. I feel that you need to understand what these sins are, in the hope that you can learn to make changes in your lifestyle that will better your overall health status.r

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The main causes of back pain are lack of movement in your spine. As a writer about back pain, because I have suffered back pain myself with postural scoliosis in my spine; I will admit that it happens to us all, if we don't practice what we preach! None of us are perfect and I am no exception! Last night I went out to watch a movie that was being held in a local outdoor park in Vancouver. I sat on the grass with my legs crossed legged watching the movie on a big screen. Thankfully the grass was dry, the movie was good and I cycled home afterwards feeling the evening had been good!r

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Yoga principles encourage relaxation in the muscles of your body, along with deep breathing that calms the mind for optimum concentration towards the task at hand when sitting. Sitting on your pelvic bones in an ergonomic chair, with your stocking feet wrapped around the chair base, is like sitting on the floor with your legs crossed. Your body weight will naturally relax onto your pelvic bones and runs up through the length of your spine to your head.

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This article is the final conclusion to the article series about the sins, or reasons for obesity in the western culture from the last seven articles. Let’s just go through the process of how it all started: It began with the use of a vehicle – a car for getting around, which immediately reduced our physical capacity to walk and thus deprived our own ability to exercise.

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It is difficult for many people to understand that there are very different types of water around. This is largely due to the chemical structure of natural water. Water that comes from your tap is natural water at a pH of normally 7.5; which many people fear may not be healthy for us, because of the chemicals that may be in the water through chemical fertilizer drainage from soil into the water.

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Water is an essential need in our daily life, because we are made up of 80% water and it either evaporates, or is used up in the metabolism of our body for the productive activity of daily living. The content of our body is made up of neutral water, which our body continually needs for the replacing fluids in our biological cycle. Neutral water is designed to keep us free from illness, but in our western lifestyle; it has no longer become the norm for people to drink neutral water.

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Following on from time management skills, do we actually have time for leisure activities? It is questionable whether anyone plans to have leisure time, or whether you are like me; you just grab it now and again, when someone offers you a hike up the “Grouse Grind” or something else active and you feel it is OK to take some time off! So what do you do when you do have some leisure time off? Do you want to do something active that challenges your physical stamina? Or do you just want to pamper yourself and make yourself feel better, with something like a therapeutic massage?

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It is hoped that by now, you are able see the development of how obesity advanced in the western culture, with the advent of the motor vehicle. As I have declared, it is not entirely your fault; because the pattern has been driven by big corporations; for attracting families into seeing their relaxed, convenient and inexpensive style of dining, when driving a motor car, which then offers incentives for children to want to come back again.

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We have now reached the fourth reason that is driving obesity in the western world, which is not entirely due to the individual. I consider that the western culture corporations have designed this pattern, firstly by encouraging everyone to use a car for transportation, instead of their own feet.

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After going through the first two reasons why the western population is gaining so much weight.; we come to the third reason which is dehydration. I am inclined not to attribute all the blame to you personally, because we live in a society where we are bombarded with advertising. It is therefore not surprising that you follow the directions of the corporate leaders, who with their financial power; are able to lead you down their attractive commercial path of value-added offers and packaging for eating convenient fast food.r

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This article is the second in a series, where I am trying to explain the reasons for the transformation of our size and shape into obesity. In the western culture, we have a market explosion of advertising in every direction that confuses life with 'need' and 'wants'. There are too many choices for deciding what is right and wrong in life.r

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If you watched CTV last week in Canada, you will have seen that the government is warning workers that prolonged sitting is no longer good for your overall health. It is an area that I have been discussing in relation to your skeletal health, but now the government is warning workers in situations such as call centers and workers on computers, that many medical conditions are negatively related to the inactivity caused by prolonged sitting.

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In Part 1, a method of pelvic movement was described that helps sustain prolonged sitting in an Ergonomic chair, for users who need to sit all day in productive employment. An exercise was shown that helps improve this movement, as well as its purpose. It was also explained why postural comfort does not come naturally and how we need to learn methods of how to make normal tasks easier. Being a baby boomer, our bones are not as strong and we need to learn to do things a little differently, using a safer and easier method.

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Breathing is a natural occurring movement in our body for gaining much needed oxygen to remain alive. We can use diaphragmatic breathing to activate additional oxygen in our bodies, when we need to calm our body or increase motivation in our activity. It will help change a lethargic, inactive person, to feeling alive and ready to face any uncomfortable state. To most people breathing is just a small movement in the lungs, for the purpose of gaining oxygen into the lungs that we need in order to live.

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Back pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work and why? It is because we spend too much time in sedentary, sloppy positions, doing very little movement and letting our muscles become lax and under-used. We have become a society that drives around in cars – to the shops, to the gym, to work. We use elevators to go upstairs, hire dog-walkers to exercise our dogs, and then take tablets, because our hearts are not energetic enough to pump sufficient blood around our arteries!

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Active Living is about how we choose to ‘live’ our lives every day. It includes all the movements that we create, for accomplishing tasks for ourselves & others in our family, our work, recreation, plus everything that we “perform” for making “living” the content of our daily life. We live in a constantly changing world, where movement and adaptation are all part of the daily living process. We use our intuitive senses and experience to make meaning in our daily lives. Many parts of life are routine and repetitive, but no situation is ever alike.

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The word ergonomic is the study of the interaction between individuals, machines or appliances in their environment that can affect their performance and productivity. The purpose of Ergonomic is to assess the interaction, or relationship between each component for determining optimum improvement in performance. Ergonomic therefore examines the relationship between three elements: the individual, the equipment, the environment and how they can be improved. So what does this mean you may ask?

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Sitting is not designed to be a stillness activity. Our body is not intended to remain still, but to constantly move. There is currently a great deal of interest in the negative effects of prolonged sitting, because lack of movement far outweighs the balance in a healthy lifestyle. In other words, we are doing TOO much sitting and not enough active movement that benefits our heart and our skeletal joints. Here are 10 tips to stop you from sticking to your seat in prolonged sitting. Start your day with some yoga stretching. Put your hands in the prayer position in front of you.

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When we think of art, we think of pictures, or images of life. We can use this as a metaphor for creating a style of how we want to live as we age. For me style is not about a type of furniture, it’s design, or a colour in the material. It is simply a way of life that has practical purpose, through comfort and safety. This type of art describes the fundamental source of how we perceive comfort and how it is woven into our daily activity, through the products we choose to use that meet our needs for comfort and safety.

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“Active Living” is about how we choose to ‘live’ our lives every day. It includes all the movements that we create to accomplish tasks that we do for ourselves & others in our family, our work, our sports & recreation, plus are all other aspects of our daily lives. It embraces everything that we “perform” to make “living” the content of our daily life. We live in a constantly changing world, where movement and adaptation are all part of the daily living process. We are constantly challenged by the way we move around and how receptive we are to our environment.

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“Active Living” is about how we choose to ‘live’ our lives every day. It includes all the movements that we create to accomplish tasks that we do for ourselves & others in our family, our work, our sports & recreation, plus are all other aspects of our daily lives. It embraces everything that we “perform” to make “living” the content of our daily life. We live in a constantly changing world, where movement and adaptation are all part of the daily living process. We are constantly challenged by the way we move around and how receptive we are to our environment.

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What do these three words mean for our human body? When we PROTECT our body, it means that we are protecting it against injury; like protecting our head with a helmet when we cycle. We protect our back from injury, by bending our knees instead of our backs when lifting a heavy box. We protect our ankles by wearing hiking boots, when we go hiking; so that we do not stumble over uneven surfaces and strain our ankles. We wear waterproof clothing when it rains, so that we are protected from getting wet; the wetness can cause a chill, with a potential chill that can threaten our health.

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HOLDING DAILY LIFE IN COMFORT using a “RELAXED HOLD” Gail McGonigal B.Sc.O.T., M.Sc.Health Is living life comfortable for you? Or does performing routine daily tasks result in pain or discomfort in your hands? It happened to me several years ago, when I began feeling pain in the base of my thumb joints when performing normal everyday tasks. I have always been a very fit and active person, riding my bicycle everywhere and just getting on with my daily life.

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Water is an essential need in our daily life, because we are made up of 80% water and it either evaporates, or is used up in the metabolism of our body for the productive activity of daily living. The content of our body is made up of neutral water, which our body continually needs for the replacing fluids in our biological cycle. Neutral water is designed to keep us free from illness, but in our western lifestyle; it has no longer become the norm for people to drink neutral water.

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Ergonomic chairs are designed for enabling people to remain comfortable when performing work or employment based activities in an ergonomic chair. Postural comfort does not come naturally. It comes from learning to create movement in your pelvic region, so that tissues in your buttocks remain comfortable. Movement is needed in your pelvic region, because it is not humanly possible to sit all day in one position. Your body forces you to move your pelvic area at least every twelve minutes.

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Ergonomic sitting is the term that I have created for performing work-based activities throughout the day for comfort in prolonged sitting. The term was created by me after finding I had overcome the postural scoliosis in my spine, caused from one leg being longer than the other; which is common in tall females like me. This has happened quite by accident from my love of cycling. I love being outdoors and exercising and I needed to lose weight, because I love eating. My friend dragged me on a cycle weekend many years ago, when I lived in Ontario.

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You are thinking of purchasing an ergonomic chair. Well done! The decision to think ergonomic means you want to take care of your skeletal joints, so that you suffer fewer discomforts as you age. My knowledge as a qualified Occupational Therapist, along with an M.Sc in Health Promotion is proof that my focus is support, safety and prevention. I also have a congenital back disorder, which means that I practise what I preach! Let’s start with what is an ergonomic chair? The word ergo is Latin for ‘work’, so it describes the purpose of the chair.

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We spend a large portion of our day in the sitting position; yet why is it so uncomfortable to sit all day? Unfortunately, the human body is not designed to remain permanently in one place. It is designed to constantly move, so any prolonged sitting is naturally going feel uncomfortable. To overcome this problem we need learn how to balance our body on our skeletal frame, for allowing muscle relaxation and comfort. Most of us understand that to maintain a healthy spine we need to sit up straight.

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If someone were to ask you to create a of picture ‘comfort’ in your mind, what images would you create? It is a question that I have asked people, in order to find out how people interpret comfort. I was surprised at some of the answers, which made me question people’s perception of how they interpret comfort in their daily lives. I imagined the usual sunset across the ocean imagery and the sound of lapping waves. But as I continued the questioning, I began to realize the imagery relates to how we want to feel in our minds. Comfort is as an emotional state of well being.

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