Boomer Life

I spent thousands and thousands of hours thinking about Alzheimer's -- so far. I lived Alzheimer's from the front row for more than 53,000 hours..... By Bob DeMarco It is now more than six years since I started taking care of my mother, Dorothy, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. During this time, I read extensively about Alzheimer's. Most of the books and thousands of articles on Alzheimer's disease. This is my 1,020th article about...  

We were the generation that questioned everything, that thought there was nothing we could not do. And we did a lot: stopped the war in Vietnam (eventually), civil rights, nearly breaking the glass ceiling for women. And we were seekers, looking for a better way to live.We said, "Never trust anyone over 30", and later "40", and now we are in a youth-oriented culture where wisdom and experience count for little. Many of us are struggling to...  

It's arguable that every generation is eventually "sandwiched" between taking care of both their own children as well as their aging parents but it's now the baby boomers' turn. And a poll being released this morning by Winnipeg-based Investors Group finds Canadian boomers are stressed by the dual responsibility.  Defining boomers as those currently aged 43 to 63, the Boomers on Call survey finds 10% of boomers with children also provide...  

New research in the FASEB Journal shows free radicals damage mitochondria in our muscle cells, resulting in age-related muscle lossIf you're an aging baby boomer hoping for a buffer physique, there's hope.  

This story was co-written by Minyanville's Charlie Mangano and Tom Eggers.Flashback: In the 1950s two baby boys were born in New York to Depression-era parents who were chasing the American dream: good jobs homes in the soon-to-be booming suburbs and the 2.5 children that the bureau of population statistics predicted for them.During the '60s the boys lived through air raid drills JFK Vietnam The British Invasion Catholic boy's high schools RFK...  

If you're an aging baby boomer hoping for a buffer physique, there's hope. A team of American scientists from Texas and Michigan have made a significant discovery about the cause of age-related muscle atrophy that could lead to new drugs to halt this natural process. This research is published online at the FASEB Journal's Web site.  

As multi-format consumers, Boomers could hold the key to sustainability for media companies struggling with the digital age. Delivering more content that appeals to Boomer consumers would reliably increase profits (because Boomers generally rely on higher-margin formats), thereby buying time for media companies time to develop profitable business models for younger consumers -- and to prepare for the Boomers to go fully digital around the time...  

The Mayfair Antique and Collectibles Market has a lot of special holiday gifts that will bring back lots of memories.Classic toys and items from the 1950s and 1960s are on sale -- the perfect gifts for the person who has everything.It's almost like a museum as you walk around, but the fun part is that the items are all for sale.Check out the Antiques Market today. They are open 11 am to 6 pm, right at the entrance to the Mayfair Promenade...  

As millions of Baby Boomers prepare to retire, "the inevitable talent drain threatens to alter the national economy," said Ithaca College sociologist Stephen Sweet, referring to a recent report he coauthored, released by the Sloan Center on Aging & Work at Boston College...  

Gene Barry, who was ubiquitous on the TV dial for over four decades, has died at age 90, the New York Times reports.If you're a baby boomer, you grew up with him in his starring roles in "Bat Masterson," "Burke's Law," and "The Name of the Game."He also appeared in countless other TV guest-starring roles from the 1950s through the 1980s.As for his movie career, the Times notes, "Mr. Barry signed a Hollywood contract in 1951. Two years later he...  

Beginning in 2010, there will be about 10,000 people per day in the United States reaching age 55. In other words, the “baby boomers” are coming home to roost. From 2010 to 2020, approximately 300,000 Minnesotans will move into the 55-plus age category. But there will also be 110,000 fewer Minnesotans aged 45 to 55.  

Baby Boomers are retiring in droves today. Is the Freedom 55 that many have built their lives around all they expected, or are they finding that there are other ways to have fun besides retiring from the rat race?Contributor: Deb HinePublished: Dec 20, 2009  

... visit to a physiotherapist before you start a new exercise program could save you from aches and pains down the road, Treloar says. A physiotherapist can pinpoint any weaknesses you might have and suggest strengthening exercises to prepare the ...  

Better health, take charge: Basic lifestyle changes can fend off hypertensionMemphis Commercial AppealAdults can but often do not control many lifestyle factors that can control blood pressure -- nutrition, exercise, smoking, stress and drinking. ...  

BBC NewsCampaign to cut teenage pregnanciesThe Press AssociationNearly half of younger women (44%) were also unaware they might not be using contraception that was the best "fit" for their age and lifestyle. ...Let's talk about safe sex, government urges youngBBC Newsall 47 news articles »