My New Address, written 2 weeks ago,

What else happened during Sarah Palin's speech (the ice shelf collapsed), written 2 days ago, from a correspondent– Alaska and Tucson forever associated… Perhaps she can give you a free ride: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/hourlyupdate/256059.php This article asks whether she will put on eBay her n...

Creating an Alzheimer's Friendly Home: A Step-by-Step Guide, written 2 days ago, Need your information straight away? Go to Getting Started Tips, Critical Safety Precautions, or step-by-step instructions for the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or outdoor areas. Creating an Alzheimer's friendly home is si...

Upgraded Blog Software, written 6 days ago, I have upgraded the Boomer Blog to the latest version of the B2evolution! It took a while to get it right without losing the existing posts and comments, but I think I have it done OK now. If you see problems, let me know and I will try and fix them. I am ...

Life as it is really lived in a retirement home.

A Wonderful, New Puppy! Peaches, written 1 week ago, PEACHESAren't they the cutest balls of fur you have ever seen?I think Ginger looks like she is laughing her head off, and Peaches does make us laugh!I have been looking at Bichons and mixes from rescue shelters, online, for weeks now, and Thursday...

Sunday Election Issues - 7 September 2008, written 9 hours ago, This Sunday post is a collection of links to elderblog stories about the issues that are important to understand in making our choices on who to vote for in the November election. You can read the original post announcing this...

The 1st Infantry Division aka The Big Red One Has Been Sold To Sears, written 4 days ago, Any U.S. Army veterans out there? Any veterans that served in the 1st Army infantry division? If you long for the good old days of wearing your army duds, then Sears will have the answer starting in October. Th...

Photography, poetry, and engaging commentary from a boomer woman reflecting on the connections, experiences, and people important in her life.

Immune Boosting Herbs, written 1 week ago, Recently we were introduced to an herb blend, Echinacea Goldenseal, formulated to help boost and lend support to the immune system through its anti-viral and anti-bacterial actions. Echinacea and Goldenseal work together for prevention of illness and to mai...

Still Learning, written 18 hours ago, I'm in Chicago at a meeting - where I have learned a lot more about nutrition and it's effects on the process known as aging. There was a discussion of obesity and a new product which I am trying. It targets fat loss and I will post pre and post photos in a few ...

Pottering around the Great Ouse with my Dad and Sylvia, written 2 days ago, Pottering, River Great Ouse Gosh it was windy yesterday, but undeterred, we cruised to the Lazy Otter on the Old West River for a superb meal.. the fish and chips were fantastic.. “Blimey I gotta whale on my plate&...

Olderpreneurs expect to sell their businesses, written 5 days ago, More than half of the visitors to this site taking part in a recent PRIME mini poll expect to sell their business as a going concern when they are ready to exit the business. A further 16 per cent also expect to keep it going, giving...

Bush's Legacy By Richard Crews,MD, written 1 week ago, Will George W. Bush go down in history as the worst U.S. president ever? Journalists and political comedians write the first rough draft of history. Many of them think Bush has earned this distinction. Gary Trudeau gave us a good start on defini...

Resources and discussion about library services to older adults.

Just Over 50 and Not Ready for the AARP There is life before and after 18 to 35. More U2, New Order or Talking Heads than Tony Bennett. Rewire rather than retire. Life is short, let's enjoy it! Don't just consume food, cook some mean dishes.

Learn To Live In The "Now", written 3 weeks ago, "Now" is a bearable burden. What buckles the back          is the added weight of the past's mistakes and          the future's fears.          I had to learn to close the front door to tomorrow       ...

A discussion about senior housing, elder care services, aging parents, and other aging issues as seen through the lens of a real estate agent who is a senior real estate specialist.

The business of aging.

Get EASY Boomer Friendly PC Tools With Toolie, written 5 days ago, Toolie has a great PC Tools class I took and actually understood. I learned a lot. She is doing the class again on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 but Wednesday Sept. 3 she is doing a FREE preview. YOU CAN LEARN A LOT IN THAT CLASS. So below...