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A Guide forMature Adults

F-June 2012-

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Baby Boomers are not just

defined by their date of birth, but

by the events and people who

shaped their lives. As children they

heard the early sounds of rock-and-

roll belted out by people like Elvis

Presley and Chuck Berry. Then the

Beatles, Beach Boys, and maybe

the hippie lifestyle. The Vietnam

War impacted those who were in it

and those who protested it.

The world continued to grow

up...Neil Armstrong walked on theMoon, Watergate happened,

graduation from school, got a job

or started a career, and began to

deal with it all. The first personal

computers were pushed along by

Gates, Allen, Wozniak and Jobs.

Most got married and began to

raise children, bought the home,

and settled in for the long haul.

The plight of the world began totake a back seat to the immediate

demands of work and a growing

family. The stock market, real

estate, and things named 401K and

IRA began to weigh more heavily

on decision making. Being

pleasantly surprised by the rising

value of the things owned took a

sharp turn when a big reality check

came in 2008 with the economic

crisis, and the bottom virtually fell

out of the markets.

Now there are invitations from the AARP to become a member....

Thinking there must be some mistake, because theyre only supposed to send those to old

people. Thoughts about retirement are something that cannot be put off as easily as before.

Some look forward to those coming retirement years with a sense of joy and a long list of

vacation trips to take. Others took a whack by the economic crisis and find that joy abatedsomewhat. And others may feel a touch of dread at no longer having the status and assurance

of that daily work.

It is a time of adjustments. But they are not all bad ones. Once you were more like free

spirits, graduating from school with great expectations, and wanting to make the world a

little better. Full time work and supporting the family compressed that down to a smaller part

of life. Oh but you still remember it when a favorite song plays from back in the day.

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Unless its red wine or

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The need to save for retirement is

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Whether its parents extolling the

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who encourage employees to take

advantage of retirement programs,

saving for retirement is never far fromour mind.

As important as such savings can

be, many workers are deciding to delay

their retirements. As much as men and

women envision retiring to a faraway seaside villa for their golden years,

such retirements are not terribly common, and many older workers have

begun to recognize the economic and social benefits of delaying

retirement. Those undecided about when they want to say goodbye to theoffice should consider the following benefits to delaying retirement.

Fewer years to worry about financing your lifestyle. Thanksto advancements in medicine and more and more people living healthier

lifestyles, men and women are now living longer than in years past.

While living longer, healthier lives is a plus, it does have an effect on

retirement. Because people can now expect to live longer, they must

ensure their money lasts long enough. By delaying retirement, men and

women will have fewer retirement years to finance.

More chances to save money. It might be your dream to retireearly, but you could be doing yourself a great disservice by ending your

job prematurely. If your children are full grown and supporting

themselves, you may find you are able to save more than in the past. Take

advantage of these extra savings, even if it means working an extra few

years. When you retire you could have more in savings than you would

have had if you retired early.

Stay socially active. In addition to economic benefits, delayingretirement has social benefits as well. Many people get the bulk of their

social interaction with colleagues and coworkers. When men and women

retire, these opportunities for social interaction can dwindle rather

quickly, and its not uncommon for retirees to battle feelings of isolation.

Delaying retirement allows you to easily maintain contact with friends

and colleagues, and can lead to a better quality of life.

Delaying retirement is growing increasingly popular. Men and

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Young people arent the only ones writing on

walls, updating their statuses and checking in

wherever they go. The baby boomer generation has

infiltrated Facebook, and their members are

growing by the minute. These moms, dads, grandmas and

grandpas use the social networking site for many of the same reasons young

people use it they enjoy catching up with old friends, looking at photos and learning

more about the people they meet. Here are some basic ground rules to follow so they wont end

up friendless.

1. Dont embarrass your kids- It doesnt matter how old your kids are, they dont wantto be embarrassed on Facebook by their mom or dad. Posting photos of Johnny from his little

league years or Susie in braces is a definite no-no and surefire way to get defriended by your

children. Instead of showing your kids how much you love them by writing mushy stuff on their

walls, play it cool and send a private message, or better yet, give them a call.

2. Think before you post- Its easy to get carried away with commenting on walls,updating your status and posting gobs of pictures, but its crucial that you watch what you post on

Facebook. Dont post anything you may regret later!

3. Dont befriend the whole world- Whether you use Facebook for business orpleasure, its generally a good idea to use caution in adding just anyone on Facebook. Its perfectly

acceptable to ignore a friend request from a complete stranger.

4. Act your age - This is a rule all Facebook users should abide by. Baby boomers sometimeshave a hard time acting their age on Facebook because youngsters make up the majority of

Facebook users. Even if using Facebook makes you feel young and hip, doesnt mean you are.

Reverting back to your college days and starting unnecessary drama, or posting inappropriate

pictures to relive your glory days is a no-no. On the same note, just because youre over the hill

doesnt mean you have to act like a senior citizen, either. Posting Medicare articles, signing each

post as Love, Mom, and telling old fart jokes are just as bad as acting like a teenager. Play itcool by acting your age.

5. Dont give TMI- Despite what you may have heard before, sharing isnt always caringwhen it comes to Facebook. Informing the world that youre having marital problems or a bad

bout of hemorrhoids is NEVER a good idea.

6. Tag with caution - Photos are what make Facebook so fun. Its great to see baby boomerstaking advantage of this feature, but there are some definite dos and donts when creating photo

albums. Before you start uploading photos and tagging all of your friends, you should consider the

fact that they may not want to be tagged in your photos, especially if its an inappropriate or

unflattering picture. If theres any doubt as to whether or not theyd want to be tagged, then leave

it untagged and let them tag themselves.

7. Untag as needed- Its not bad etiquette to untag yourself in photos you dont like.Whether its an old, embarrassing photo or just plain unflattering, you dont have to keep it on

your profile for the world to see. But, remember that just because youve untagged yourself

doesnt mean it has been deleted. If you want it off Facebook, youll need to politely ask your

friend to delete it from his or her album.

8. Dont spam your friends - Facebook has gobs of games, events, groups, quizzes andapplications that you might find interesting or fun, but that does not mean others will feel the

same. Baby boomers have a track record of sending pointless chain emails and spam messages to

friends and family, and take their bad habit to Facebook. Most people dont have the time orinterest in playing Mafia Wars or taking the Which Sex and the City Character Are You? quiz.

Just dont clog your friends inboxes with spam invites that they may or may not read.

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Want to be the best grandparent in the world and leave your grandchildren a legacy toremember and be proud of? Read on...1). We all have a natural inclination to live within our world. After all, the only waywe get to experience life is through our own two eyes. However, your legacy success requiresa shifting of gears in your mind machine. You must first understand that your legacy is not

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2). : Most enjoy a modest degree of self-awareness. But, its not our fault.Today, the world revolves at a chaotic pace; an amazing amount of information overload andnumerous expectations weighing in on you in the daily events. Any self-reflection is seldomhad and rarely goes to the level of true insight.

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Individuals with arthritis are often stuck between a rock and a hard place.Doctors want people to exercise to keep up the range of motion in affected joints.However, even some limited movements can cause pain and suffering to those witharthritis. Furthermore, individuals with arthritis may shy away from the activitiesthey once enjoyed because the pain is simply too overwhelming.

Instead of simply sitting on the couch watching television, there are a number ofdifferent things arthritis sufferers can do to pass the time and reconnect with pasthobbies and interests. It might just take a little re-outfitting of the tools that areneeded to participate.

GardeningGardening is a popular pastime for people of

all ages. But the repetitive motions of digging and

tilling as well as gripping a multitude of tools cantake the joy out of the hobby. People with arthritiscan make some changes. Raised garden beds orcontainer gardening eliminates the stooping andbending associated with traditional gardening.With containers, individuals can place the con-tainers on a counter or table and do all the work ata comfortable height.

Choosing low-maintenance plants is anotheroption. Plants that dont require as much pruning

or repotting are good for those with arthritis. Also,look for tools with larger grips and handles to beeasier on arthritic hands.

CraftingMany people with arthritis find the fine-detail work they grew accustomed to is

not very comfortable with arthritis. Instead, there are many other crafts that can bepractical.

Ceramics are one craft where the activity can also be the exercise. Using apottery wheel or hand-molding doughs and other modeling media can be a way to

stretch and work the hands and fingers. Using paintbrushes equipped with widergrips can make painting possible.

Mural painting is another option. Again, those with arthritis can choose toolswith wide handles to make grasping easier. Large designs on walls or canvases willbe easier to handle than smaller pieces.

CookingCooking and baking is an art form that can be

enjoyed by anyone. Furthermore, with ergonomicspoons, ladles and other kitchen tools, it has never

been more convenient or less labor-intensive to be anaccomplished home chef.

Baking and pastry creation is one area wherepeople can show off creative skills. For those who loveto bake but have trouble kneading and working dough,food processors, bread machines and kitchen standmixers can take the work out of those processes.Cooking is not only a rewarding hobby, but also anactivity that can benefit the household.

Having arthritis doesnt mean a person has to give

up on the activities he or she enjoys. It merelyinvolves a few tweaks that can still make thesehobbies enjoyable.

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Like a morning dream, life becomes more and more

bright the longer we live, and the reason of everythingappears more clear. ~ Jean Paul Richter


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StayHealthy!

Manyretirees have dreamed of the day they

could actually relax on vacation withoutthe hassle of having to go back towork. Its time to explore the world andall it has to offer. Whether its close bywhere you live (something youvealways meant to go see) or halfwayaround the world, traveling is a grandway to stay active, both with your mindand body.

When youre hard at work, it

can be difficult to stay in touch withfriends and loved ones. Now thatyoure retired, its time to get into touchwith these folks and reconnect withthem. You may not realize it butmingling can do a world of good. Takethis opportunity to meet new folks,whether its joining a cooking club oran art class.

Another wonderful way to

stay active is to get yourself a pet.Regardless of what kind of pet youwant (bird, cat, dog, hamster, lizard,etc), nothing is better than taking careof something living; something that will

Remember, this is the time in your life thatyou dont have to worry about things that made

you worry in your younger years.

While you are always going to worry when it

comes to your family, you dont have to be there

for them every second of the day. So, take time

out for yourself and enjoy what life has to offer

you. Do any one of these activities, enjoy yourself

and feel energetic about your life.

StayActive,

When people talk about senior citizens, they may identify them by other namessuch as a retiree, middle aged, empty nester and, the most popular name, babyboomer. All it means is that the person has moved from the working sector of theirlives into the more sedentary relaxed lifestyle. Retirement, for some people, mayseem like a curse. It doesnt have to be that way. Here are activities that you can doto get life moving for you again.

give you unconditional love. Unable tobring home a pet but still want to be

around animals? Then volunteer yourtime at a local animal shelter. There areall kinds of cats and dogs waiting to beadopted and while they wait, you canshow them love and give them the carethey need.

As a babyboomer, you have a lot of things to sayand show the younger generation. Sharethis information with your grandkids orbe surrogate grandmother/grandfatherto neighborhood kids. Sign up with amentoring program, which will enableyou to make an impact on childrenslives. Love sports? Coach a team full ofkids? There are many things you can dowith children that can allow you to be apositive influence on their lives.

Stay active.You can join a gym, swim, or join a danceclass. If you dont have that kind ofmoney, consider taking a walk around theblock or riding a bike. Its always best tospeak with your doctor before you beginan exercise program. You can also doother things that involve motion such asplanting a garden or doing some homeimprovements. There is something outthere for everyone.


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Women are on the move - especially women of theBaby Boomer generation.

If youve felt the urge to see different places andexperience a new adventure, youre not alone. TheTravel Industry Association estimates that 32 millionsingle American women traveled at least once last year- and a lot of them were Boomers.

Im in my early sixties, and in the last year, Itraveled thousands of miles - with my husband andchildren, with girlfriends and alone, says HarrietLewis, Vice Chairman of Grand Circle Corporation.The company specializes in international travel andadventure for Americans aged 50 or older.

Lewis says that travel can make a difference in our

lives as individuals, and in the lives of those we comein contact with.

Lewis advises other women who are consideringtraveling to ask themselves some questions as part oftheir preparation:

What do you want to gain from your travel

experience: Adventure? Culture? Relaxation?

Which destinations, countries or regions interest you most? Make a list, put them in order,

and outline the steps you need to take to make your bucket list a reality.

Do you want to travel with friends, family, or go it alone? Do want to make your own travel

plans or go with a tour operator that will handle the planning for you?

If you choose a tour operator, consider the size of the groups (the smaller the better), your

cost per day and what you are getting for your dollar. Are the guides knowledgeable?

If you are traveling with a tour as a solo traveler (popular among women these days

regardless of marital status), ask what the company offers solo travelers in terms of making

them feel comfortable.

How can you get the best value for your dollar? Compare what a tour operator can offer

you vs. what you can find on your own. Can you use your airline miles to save costs? If you

choose a tour, are the single supplement fees free or reasonable? Are there certain times of

the year where costs are lower based on seasonality?

Lewis believes that taking the time to ask these key questions will ultimately give you a much

more fulfilling experience. Travel is the best way I know to enhance your life, she says. Ireally believe what Mary Anne Radmacher said about travel is true for women: I am not thesame having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.

ADVENTURE?Is It Time for an

Tips for the Savvy Female Traveler Lewis has compiled a host of travel tips gleaned from her lifetime of travel and from the manywomen who have taken trips with Grand Circle over the years. Women with a passion for travel

are resourceful - Im always amazed by their expertise and ingenuity.

To share this wealth of knowledge, she put together the book 101 Tips for Women Travelers,

which is full of practical advice on making the most of your journey. Here are five key tips:

Prepare two essential lists - for packing and for

medical emergencies. Make an itemized list ofeverything in your checked luggage. Carry it in yourpurse. If your luggage gets lost, you can quicklyreconstruct the information for the airline andinsurance company. The other list should cite allyour medications, what theyre for, the name andphone number of your doctor, and prescriptionnumbers. Minimize what you pack. A good rule of thumb isto pack one outfit for every three days of travel. Ifyoure not planning on wearing something at least

three times, leave it out. Stay healthy with sleep and hydration. You canbring an inflatable or down pillow to give you added

To get your free copy of 101 Tips for Women Travelers,

call 1-800-248-3737, or visit www.gct.com/tips.

comfort for sleeping. If tap water is unsafe, try a

portable water filter or a collapsible water bottle thatcan be refilled from a clean source. Bring gear that serves more than one function.Dental floss can be used to repair jewelry or hanglaundry. Duct tape holds suitcases together, repairseyeglasses or cameras, and can serve as a bandagein an emergency. Wrap duct tape around a pencil to aone quarter inch diameter, so you dont have to bringa whole roll. Carry a purse, not a satchel. Some museums havesize restrictions on purses allowed, so make sure

yours is no larger than 8 x 11 inches.


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As the caregiver for a loved one who lives with a

chronic condition, youve taken on a major commitment.

Besides handling your own everyday stress and responsi-

bilities, youre now taking on the physical responsibilities

of a person who is sick. Youre also shouldering the

emotional consequences of watching someone you love

manage an illness. Your stress levels may be far beyond

what most people handle or can even imagine. Its time to

get your stress under control.

Maintain a Healthy BodyIts important to keep yourself as physically healthy as you can when youre a caregiver. That

means getting much-needed sleep, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly.

Maintain a Healthy MindYour mental health has a big impact on your physical health and your ability to be a good

caregiver. Recognize that this is stressful and find time to care for your own needs. Look for ways

to find support and ask for help. Many times, others want to help they just dont know how. Be

very specific about what you need.

Getting Over GuiltMany caregivers feel guilty for a variety of

reasons. You may feel guilty that youre the healthyone, or guilty about the other emotions that you often

feel, such as anger, frustration, or disappointment.

You may feel that youre not doing enough or

devoting enough time to your loved one. All of these

feelings are normal, buy not healthy.

Acknowledge that guilt gets in the way of doing

what you can do. It takes up too much energy.

Appreciate what you do and can do, and focus more

on that than on what you cannot do.

Stress and the Caregiver:The Benefits of Caregiving

Though you may feel too swamped and stressed

to realize it, caregiving can be a wonderful thing for

you and your loved one.

Adult caregivers can find a new respect for their

own well-being through the experience of taking care

of someone else. If youre a caregiver for your

parents, you can experience a whole new side to that

relationship.

Grown adults who take care of their elderly

parents often forge new relationships with them.Spending time with an aging parent means incredible

powers of bonding in many situations. This can

include healing any old wounds or misunder-

standings, and getting a richer sense of who your

parent really is.

Being a caregiver doesnt mean completely

giving up your own life, but it does mean that you

will be making some changes. Focus on the benefits

of being a caregiver, but always take time to care for

your own health. Stress can sneak up on you, so stayon top of it to be the best caregiver you can be and

thats all anyone can ask.

CARE OF THECAREGIVER

These suggestions may help you

keep stress to a minimum and take

care of your emotional health:

JOIN a support group.

GET EDUCATED about your

loved ones illness.

ASK FOR HELP from other family

members, health professionals, orresources within your community.

TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS

from your caregiving role.

STAY CONNECTED to your

friends and life outside of being a

caregiver.

TALK TO YOUR LOVED ONE, if

you can, about whats appropriate

for you to help with, and what he

should still try to do on his own.

ACCEPT THE FACT that youcant do everything, and do what

you can.


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