Boomers & Seniors Blog Carnival 4/21/09

by on April 22, 2009

Woo Hoo! It’s that time again. A brand new edition of the Boomers & Seniors Blog Carnival with a wealth of information for you. Let’s take a peek, shall we?

Under the topic of Boomer Issues, you’ll find articles:

  • with ideas to help grandparents stay in touch with grandkids, even from a long distance
  • with a different spin on the controversial survey comparing daycare vs. Grandparent care
  • on Grandparents raising their grandkids.

Moving on to Senior Care/Caregiving :

  • there’s an interesting article, How to Stay Centered After Lilah’s Stroke , to help you understand your feelings better
  • also a good article on Dementia Up Close
  • and yours truly’s SandwichINK article on Caregiving.com’s Progressive Party as well as the two-part Power of Attorney series.

Senior Housing covers such topics as:

  • retirement communities that are going high-tech (it sounds wonderful!)
  • things to look for when you select an assisted living community – sounds like two excellent articles to save!
  • Downsizing – to a condo or to a prefab home

Of course, they also cover Retirement and financial issues :

  • Making sure you’re getting all you’re entitled to from Social Security & what forms you should save FOREVER!
  • Tapping your 401k with no penalty
  • More excellent advice on the Power of Attorney
  • Safety for liquid savings
  • Tips on what your savings plan should focus on.

Feeling healthy ? I hope so, but either way, be sure to read:

  • 100 Best Wellness Blogs for Women!
  • What the signs of a stroke are
  • Fighting your metabolism. They have some easy ways to help you in that battle
  • Regular walking breaks can help fight depression
  • Healthy living tips for Seniors
  • A good reminder of the importance of forgiveness – for you as well as the one you forgive

And last, but hilariously not least, be sure to check out the Hot Flash Barbie – it’s a hoot! :)

Well, there you have it. The latest edition of news you can use from the Boomers & Seniors Blog Carnival . Check it out, leave them notes to let them know what you liked, and I’d love to hear from you as well. Comments are always wonderfully welcomed in the space below.

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