Boomer Life
Aging brings about many changes. Beyond graying hair and wrinkles, your brain is also changing…
As you age, your health needs change. Staying on top of senior wellness activities is…
The holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning how…
Americans might not agree on whether hot coffee or iced coffee is better (although a…
People have become more health-conscious in the last year, seeking relaxing activities and projects that…
Creating a tapestry of vivid colors and patterns, Geri Wires, an avid quilter, relies on…
Summer is the season of patriotism. There’s no better way to celebrate America during this…
According to a new survey, routine activities are making people feel unsafe, including walking at…
What makes a family? Ask people across the country and one answer stands out: Love.…
In what seemed like an instant, the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In…
With your mind on the changing season, you may be purging closets, vacuuming floors and…
Gardening enthusiasm is surging thanks to our increased time at home — whether on a…
No topic gets the heart pumping like love. And despite plenty of advice from experts,…
Since the pandemic began, many have felt the effects on their mental health. The CDC…
I have made the executive decision to be age non-binary. That simply means that my…
Face it, this is a stressful time. Everyone is coping with a lot — from…
Reading is always a wonderful pastime in the best of times and in the worst…
I worked with a woman who was excellent at her job but had one very…
“Has the idea of morality changed for us? I mean, one hundred years ago, what…
The COVID-19 pandemic presents daunting challenges for many seniors and other vulnerable populations. Social distancing…
In my grandparents’ neighborhood there was a man who was pretty much what today we…
Okay people, listen up. This isn’t a drill—we’re in a crisis—a pandemic—and we need to…
We’ve all been there: You embark on the job hunt and you’re full of excitement…
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is always difficult. In today’s environment of “social…
Do you read? I mean, real books, magazines; tangible objects you can hold in your…
The criteria for what we want in our lives changes as we get ‘older and…
Maybe you know someone who stands by taking five minutes each morning to meditate or…
We all like to think of our homes as secure havens where our families can…
Does anyone remember that damned commercial from years ago about yogurt and the “itsy-bitsy-teenie-weenie-yellow-polka-dot-bikini” that…
It’s easy to accumulate a lot of things throughout your life. From clothes and household…
That word retired, it just irks me. It sounds so, well, blah, so ‘there’s nothing…
Does religion make you happier? Or does it simply amplify what you already have? For…
Look at your desk. Chances are you have at least two screens in front of…
With the new year in full swing, many have made a resolution to be smarter…
I have always been one of those people who want to do something; take a…
Get ready! They’re (almost) here! I’m talking about the holiday season. They’re coming around again…
Holiday fantasies are not just for children. It turns out grownups actually celebrate the holidays…
During the holidays, friends and families gather to celebrate and spend time together. This is…
Overwhelmingly, people say that they want to stay independent. One way to ensure they can…
There’s a quiet movement going on in this country, and it doesn’t involve apps, data…
Getting your house in order can be a struggle, especially as we age. Sorting through…
While many of us may dream of retiring and moving away to a beach-side resort…
For many Americans, moving households represents a fresh start and a chance to improve quality…
They say there are seven stages of grief. The two that stand out to me…
Okay everyone, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about some made-up…
A hundred years ago, few thought that the clunky automobile that broke down so often…
If you live in the United States, you surely know the Christmas traditions from this…
Emerson once acknowledged, “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you…
Tax season is a busy time for everyone. From accountants and small business owners to…
The millennial mom-to-be uses an app to track her fertility and pregnancy progress, pins nursery…
This was originally featured on Reviews.com: http://www.reviews.com/medical-alert-systems/ Nearly 90 percent of seniors say they prefer…
Grandparents play a unique, important role in caring for family members of all ages. Here…
The desire to “keep up with the Joneses”—that is, match a lifestyle—has spread to social…
Virtually everyone struggles with a lack of self-confidence at some point in their lives and…
Moving back home to live with parents after college no longer carries a stigma. Boomers…
Seniors are one of the five groups most at-risk for identity theft, according to a report…