The Gift of G.A.B. (Grumpy Aging Boomer)

The Gift of G.A.B. (Grumpy Aging Boomer)
by Alisa Singer

Dear Grumpy Aging Boomer,
I’ve been struggling with body image issues my whole life – even now as a middle-aged woman when I should know better - and I’ve noticed that all the admired female shapes are not to be found anywhere in nature. I’m thinking of the runway model’s inverted triangle and that classic feminine ideal, the hour glass. On the other hand, the least desirable female forms are the natural organic ones, like the bottom-heavy pear, the round apple and the shapeless banana. How does a woman ever get to love and accept the body nature gave her?
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A Natural Woman
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Dear Natural,
Many an hour of my own youth was spent poring over magazines that preached acceptance and self-love while devoting most of their pages to glossy images of unnaturally shaped models, with tips about how to look more like them (more-or-less inanimate objects) and less like ourselves (more-or-less fruit). It took me all of my childhood and adolescence and a good portion of my adult years to adjust to my own pear silhouette and to finally acknowledge the pluses as well as the minuses of this particular design. And while I never ceased to lament the thighs that stretched outwards towards each coast, eventually I became proud of my relatively narrow waist and flat stomach. By “eventually” I mean right about the time my waist started to widen and my stomach began to protrude and I evolved into a new shape altogether, part apple and part pear, a bulbous freak of nature which for lack of imagination I’ll call a “papple”. Turns out, the real challenge for women of our vintage is not learning to accept the figure we were born with but, rather, the strange body we’re morphing into.
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You see, as the body matures fat is increasingly distributed around the waist and upper abdomen. One of the cruel ironies of growing old is that we gain fat in undesirable places and lose fat in critical areas where we would prefer to keep it, such as the sockets of our eyes and those nice comfy cushy pads at the bottom of our toes and feet. Yes, our toes and feet! Not only does this seem grossly unfair, it also appears to defy the laws of gravity. You may well wonder how fat can move upwards from our hips and thighs to our waists instead of gravitating down to the balls of our feet. (Maybe Mother Nature figured we wouldn’t need padding on the bottom of our feet since she had expected that, by now, we’d be buried flat on our backs with our toes curled up.)
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Fundamental scientific principles like gravity are not the only laws turned upside down by the aging process. There’s also those well established canons of fashion which we’ve carefully observed over the last 50 years, rules I’ve personally adhered to with far greater care and dedication than I ever paid to the tenets of judaism. Thus, being a pear, I dutifully added volume and detail to my upper body to balance my profile and draw attention away from my broader hips and thighs.
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Horizontal stripes were recommended and liberally applied. But as a kind of an evolving apple I would be advised to add heft and width to my hips to balance a larger upper body. What’s a girl to do – there are no fashion rules for papples!
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But maybe that’s a good thing. The reality is that at this point, whether I add volume to the top or the bottom, I’ll never get a construction worker to even look up from his sandwich, let alone bother to whistle. Which is fine - in fact, it’s rather exhilarating. I am beginning to understand the attraction of organizations like the Red Hat Society, whose members (middle-aged/elderly women) gather in groups wearing bright red hats and purple dresses. The society was originally inspired by the poem “Warning” by Jenny Joseph, which included this stirring line: “When I am an old woman I shall wear purple, with a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me...” It’s all about exploiting one of the perks of aging (there had to be one, right?) - the independence to violate every rule of fashion. Pears can dress in loud patterns with pleats strategically placed to spread just at the hips; apples can wear brightly colored thick belts and loose fitting pants and skirts. And us papples – we can just run around naked. Who cares? Who will even notice?
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So remember Natural, no rules means freedom and, as Janis Joplin told us a while back: “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose”. Except, maybe, just a little around the middle but, please god, no more from the balls of our feet.
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Signed,
G.A.B.
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About Alisa Singer
Alisa Singer’s humorous essays have appeared in a variety of print and online newspapers and magazines across the country and in Canada. She is the author of various gift books designed to entertain and amuse baby boomers. You can learn more about her work and purchase her books by visiting her website: www.AlisaSinger.com or contacting her at ASingerAuthor@gmail.com.

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Gluten-Free Multivitamins and Telomeres

Gluten-Free Multivitamins and Telomeres
By Tina Turbin
Special to BB[KC]

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Award-winning author, researcher, and humanitarian, Tina Turbin shares scientific evidence and research which validates the life-changing, powerful benefits of taking a daily multivitamin.

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If you’ve been keeping up with me for a while, you’ve probably heard me mention and quote the benefits of a GF multivitamin on the gluten-free diet. After all, it’s common sense health advice.

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Now there’s scientific evidence that shows that taking a daily multivitamin also increases longevity!

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The study in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that with a daily vitamin supplements, telomeres were lengthened by 5.1%. Not just any vitamins were taken, but specifically the powerful antioxidants, Vitamins B12, C, and E. Telomeres are considered to be the anti-aging “key.” Part of the DNA, they’re found in every cell in the body. As cells divide, however, telomeres become shorter, which means that cells are getting “older,” and lengthening telomeres will lead to a longer, healthier life.
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You can take B12, C, and E regularly in supplement form, but it’s important to also get these in your diet as well. Food sources of Vitamin B12 include grass-fed beef, salmon, tuna, and milk; vitamin C can be found in produce such as kiwi, strawberry, orange, grapefruit, and red and green bell peppers; and vitamin E can be found in spinach, broccoli, almonds, peanuts, olive oil, and kiwi.

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Here are the minimum daily values recommended in supplements for keeping telomeres long: 100 mcg of Vitamin B12, 3,000 mg of non-synthetic Vitamin C, and 200 to 400 IU of vitamin E in mixed tocopherols form, the last of which needs to be taken with food because it is a fat-soluble supplement, requiring fat in order to be absorbed.

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Now you have no excuse not to take your GF multivitamin every day—not only is it “insurance” to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need, but it’s also an effective anti-aging method at minimum cost and maximum convenience!
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About Tina Turbin
Tina, a frequent guest contributor, is an author, artist and researcher. You can learn more about Tina’s activities at http://TinaTurbin.com.

Tina’s also a member of our Boomer Authority™ community of experts.

Baby Boomers Reveal Their Secrets on Finding the Fountain of Youth

Baby Boomers Reveal Their Secrets on Finding the Fountain of Youth
Special to BB[KC] from Del Webb

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2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey finds age is just a number
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Baby Boomers -- those born between 1946-1964 -- have found that there is a recipe to increasing longevity, combating aging, and most importantly, feeling younger than their true age, according to the 2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey.

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"While there may not be a legendary spring that restores the youth of those who drink from it, many Baby Boomers today are 'fighting' aging by being engaged in a variety of activities that keep their minds sharp, their bodies strong, and their social life robust," said Deborah Blake, national marketing director for the Del Webb brand. "In this year's survey, we found that both younger and older baby boomers have found their own version of the fountain of youth."

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Baby Boomers feel much younger than their actual ages, according to the 2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey. And as age increases, the distance between their real age and perceived age expands. Boomers turning 50 this year see the difference as "merely" a decade, while older Boomers feel an average of 13 years younger than their age. Del Webb residents, with a median age of 65, say they feel 15 years younger than they actually are. Additionally, both groups of Baby Boomers agree that old age starts around 80. Standing out from this view were the Del Webb respondents, who think that old age does not start until one turns 85 years old.

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From the 2010 Baby Boomer Survey, those who felt younger than their actual age participated in at least two of the five activities below.

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The Five Secrets to the Fountain of Youth
1. Exercise regularly -- More than 55 percent work out regularly as a way to feel youthful.
2. Hit the books -- Nearly a third have gone or will go back to school.
3. Volunteer -- More than 60 percent are giving back to their communities by volunteering.
4. Still working -- More than 70 percent plan to work in "retirement" either part-time, full-time or in starting a new career.
5. Trying pickleball or Zumba -- Approximately 40 percent have taken up a new hobby or activity.
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For more information about the Del Webb Survey, go to www.dwboomersurvey.com.
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Mediterranean Diet Is Smart Food

Mediterranean Diet Is Smart Food For Aging Baby Boomers
Special to BB[KC]

Simple Strategies Help Seniors Eat Better

Scientific studies continue to show positive links between eating a Mediterranean-style diet and reduced risk of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. This is especially significant as Baby Boomers -- a huge portion of the population - are moving into their golden years when cognitive decline is common. Simple strategies can help feed the brain by bringing a Med diet, focused on vegetables, fruits, fish, legumes, whole grains and olive oil, to the table.

"Centuries of anecdotal evidence about the Mediterranean diet's influence on longevity and mental sharpness is backed up by solid scientific research," said Sara Baer-Sinnott, President, Oldways, the internationally respected food and nutrition non-profit. "It is reassuring that eating the Med Way can keep the brain strong -- and it is never too late to start."

Oldways offers 4 simple strategies to help seniors - both kitchen experts and beginner cooks - deliver the benefits of the Med diet:

1. Keep it Simple. Many delicious meals take little or no cooking.
Think of tangy greens tossed with bits of rotisserie chicken from the
grocery store. Or, juicy, ripe tomatoes straight from the garden or
farmer's market tossed with extra virgin olive oil, pasta, basil and a
little cheese. Add salmon or walnuts for extra omega-3s.

2. One Day of Cooking/7 Days of Eating. After a trip to the grocery store, select one day to cook...and enjoy the bounty all week long. For instance, on Monday morning, roast a variety of vegetables, which you can toss into pasta or an omelet later in the week. Bake chicken breasts and add one to salad or make a delicious sandwich on crusty whole grain bread.

3. Freeze it. Foods retain their nutrients when frozen so stock up.
Keep pre-cooked frozen shrimp in your home freezer for one-pot sautés and pasta dishes. Toss in a few frozen veggies and you have a tasty meal.

4. Stock your pantry. Stock your pantry with versatile Med ingredients so you always have foods like olive oil, canned tomatoes, tuna, rice, pasta, and other whole grains on hand. It's amazing how many easy Mediterranean meals you can make from a well-stocked pantry, when there's no time or energy to shop.

For additional information, for information on the Mediterranean Diet, including:
- The updated Mediterranean Diet Pyramid
- Scientific studies on the Med diet and brain health
- Tips for following the Med diet
- Easy, affordable Med diet recipes
visit Oldways' web sites www.oldwayspt.org and www.mediterraneanmark.org.


© 2009 Oldways Preservation & Exchange Trust

Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Seven

Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Seven
By Elizabeth Cassidy – Women’s Lifestyle Columnist


Step One found you having a love affair with yourself.
Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive.
Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim.
Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your universe.
Step Five found you getting silly and feeling better for letting your hair way down.
Step Six: You know what it is. No, well then get quiet ask your Intuition.

Step Seven could be one of the most valuable steps around. Because it can (and will) impact your life, but it can make all the difference in your neighborhood, home state, country and if we think global – then you can help change the world.

Volunteer, my friends. Volunteer. Nothing makes you feel more alive then helping someone else feel that way, too.

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Look at some of the things one can volunteer for…from working for peace, building homes, to planting gardens or reading to a child to teaching an adult to read their first book can make a change that is immeasurable. And it is sorely needed today. With life going by at a break-neck pace, taking the time to care for a complete stranger in a strange land or around the block can empower people and empowerment is contagious. Pass it on. My hope is that you will catch the volunteer fever.
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Go to the internet and start looking around. There are so many organizations that deal with causes affecting women and children here and aboard that could use your help. Can you spare and hour or two a week? Could you TiVo Oprah and go out and help an elderly or sick neighbor? Could you baby-sit for a single mother so she could go out to the movies without feeling mounds of guilt? Could a few of you find a cause close to all your hearts and walk for a cure? You bet you can.
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Do it today because tomorrow needs all of us.
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About Elizabeth Cassidy
Certified Creative Coach, Elizabeth, is the founder of Coaching for the Creative Soul – inspired coaching for artists and writers. She offers one on one and group coaching and motivates her clients to live their most creative lives. She is currently a national blogger for skirt! a woman’s magazine and is one-half of the blogging duo: Coaches on the Edge:Coaches on the Edge

Elizabeth contributes her two cents to Vibrant Nation, Galtime and She Writes. She is currently sending out the Coaches on the Edge book proposal to agents. Elizabeth is a member of our Boomer Authority community of experts.

Nation's Growing Need for Adult Day Health Care Centers

Nation's Growing Need for Adult Day Health Care Centers
Special to BB[KC] from ADHC/Beth Abraham Family of Health Services


No one told U.S. baby boomers what life had in store for them. According to a Pew Research Center report, approximately 9.75 million baby boomers are simultaneously juggling the responsibilities of caring for both their children and their aging parents, often while working full time. The result: many are driven to bankruptcy, others end up with severe emotional and physical breakdowns and countless more head for divorce court.

What can be done to help?

One solution that's gaining increasing popularity with people seeking care for their parents is medical model adult day health care centers (ADHC). ADHCs are community-based long-term care programs that provide comprehensive health care services during the day to frail elderly, chronically ill and disabled adults who are 18 years old or older. Patients are offered nursing care, personal hygiene care, rehabilitation and social work services, as well as an opportunity for therapeutic recreation. Transportation is provided to and from the patient's home and the ADHC.

In additional to providing daytime respite for family members who need to rest, run errands or tend to their household, ADHCs give people the opportunity to go to work so that their income is not forfeited because they have to stay home and care for a loved one. They also don't have to miss time from work to take their loved one to doctors' appointments, since many ADHCs arrange appointments with a patient's primary care physician, as well as transportation to and from the doctor's office. Some organizations, like Beth Abraham Family of Health Services (BAFHS) also provide an evening program that offers an alternative for family members who prefer to take their respite from caregiving toward the end of the day, allowing them an opportunity to spend time with their spouse and children before resuming care for their parent at night. BAFHS also offers an ADHC program for Alzheimer's patients that focuses on cognitive stimulation, music therapy and modified exercise.

With approximately 4,000 ADHCs in the country, a study financed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation concluded that this number falls seriously short of the estimated 8,520 centers needed nationwide. And, with an increasing number of families seeking to keep their loved ones out of nursing homes for as long as possible, the demand for ADHCs continues to grow.

For further information, contact Vera Kessler at vkessler@bethabe.org or 718-519-4156.

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Prime

Prime
by Karen Lyons Kalmenson—Boomer Poet Laureate

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‎31 is our beauty prime?
I am tired of hearing this
all the time.

We reach our prime,
when good self esteem,
and inner peace are no
longer a dream.

We are at our most
beautiful in the eyes
of those who love us,
no surprise.

Even if reach 80 or more,
we are still
standing tall
at beauty's door.

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About Karen Lyons Kalmenson
Karen, still booming after all these years, is a teenager at heart. “I have not let the more than occasional barbs that life has thrown at me dampen my speed or my spirit. Each day is in itself a world to be lived, and to be grateful for the peace and love that has fallen out of favor, is alive and well in everything I do, be it yoga, animal rights, or making dinner for my husband.”

You can visit Karen’s blog at: http://myheart-fayely10.blogspot.com/, where she is said to dabble in rhyme and, sometimes, reason.

Image Source: The National Gallery

Four Steps to Driving Wellness

Four Steps to Driving Wellness
Special to BB[KC] from The Hartford

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Ask any American if they’re a good or bad driver and the answer likely will be the same: It’s the other guy who’s the bad driver.

According to Maureen Mohyde, director of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Advance 50 Team of in-house experts on aging, if drivers maintain their mental and physical health, drive safe cars and adjust their driving to compensate for medical or aging-related challenges, they’ll likely be at their best behind the wheel.

So how can drivers get back to the basics of safe driving at any age? Mohyde says there’s a simple four-step action plan for driving wellness:

• Be a healthy driver: Getting regular physicals and check-ups, considering the side effects of medications, having comprehensive annual eye exams and exercising regularly are simple steps to staying alert and on your best driving game at all times.
• Keep learning: Surprisingly, only about one-third of all drivers take defensive driving courses, but these programs help keep skills sharp and safety top-of-mind. Exercising one’s brain also can go a long way in prolonging safe driving by improving the speed at which you process information, expanding peripheral vision and helping you react more quickly. For example, The Hartford offers its customers discounted access to the DriveSharp computer-based brain training program from Posit Science. It can help older drivers reduce their crash risk by up to 50 percent.
• Choose the car that fits you: Safety should be the top priority when choosing a car. Think of a car as an extension of you. Look beyond color and hubcaps and consider vehicles that allow the greatest visibility and provide the best comfort and ease of use.
• Know your car’s safety features: From electronic stability controls to air bags to backup cameras, make sure you understand and use safety features properly and in combination with one another to get the most out of systems that are designed to protect you in a crash.

Boomers and Seniors can find more information about brain fitness at www.hartfordbrainfitness.com and driving wellness guidebooks and interactive tools at www.safedrivingforalifetime.com.

Baby Boomers - How to Increase Your Odds of Staying Married the Second Time

Baby Boomers - How to Increase Your Odds of Staying Married the Second Time
By Joanie Winberg
Certified Behavior Consultant, National Association of Divorce for Women and Children
Special to BB[KC]


Without intervention, divorce rates look like this:
> First marriage – 50% end in divorce
> Second marriage – 64% end in divorce
> Third marriage – 74% end in divorce

(Source: Statistics from Jennifer Baker of the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, Missouri.)
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It is possible to lower the higher divorce rate for second marriages. Before entering into another relationship, you must be willing to take the time for your own personal development and learn healthy relationship skills that will move your life forward after the first divorce.

Becoming “single again” is scary and it may feel you are riding an emotional roller coaster ride. Unfortunately, being single again is never a neat, straight line. You take two steps forward and three steps back. One moment you feel like you are on top of the world and two minutes later you could easily be in a heap of tears, confused, and filled with fear.

I used to be where you are now! Having been a divorced single mom for fourteen years, I understand your challenges, frustrations and feelings. After my divorce, I not only had to adjust to being a single mom of two children, ages twelve and nine at the time, I also had to learn how to do the once shared to-do list on my own, plus start thinking about a new career. At times, I felt so overwhelmed and tired with all of the new challenges and wondered how I could do it all.

One day, I had a huge wake-up call when one of my friends said to me, "If you crumble, so will your children." That's all I needed to hear. From that day forward, I realized that I had to take care of myself and get the support I needed in order to be the best I could be for my children as well as for myself. Getting that help changed my life! Now I'm committed to guiding women through their transitions during and after divorce.

Here are the THREE things I did to take charge of my personal development and to learn healthy relationship skills:

Take time for yourself. Don’t date immediately.
After divorce, many women feel the need to date immediately. Don’t do it. Just because you see your former husband dating, don’t think you should too. Don’t worry about what other people say or think. Don’t let society add pressure with the myth something is wrong with you if you are home alone on a Friday or Saturday night. In reality, you could be on the healing path when you have built enough confidence and self esteem to be able to ENJOY a Friday or Saturday night alone with a rented movie and a bowl of popcorn. (That’s not the same as staying home because you are depressed.)

Seek professional guidance.
I recommend seeking help from a therapist or family counselor to get you started in sorting out PAST issues and concerns.

Then to keep moving FORWARD, I would encourage you to work with a life coach who specializes in divorce. She will offer a different kind of support than you can get from your therapist, friends, and family. Your life coach will help you move gracefully into your future with appropriate boundaries, better communication skills, coping strategies, stress management, self care, and time management. If you have children, learning how to communication with your former spouse should be at the top of your list of things to learn. These same communication skills will also help when you when you start to date again.

Learn to be true to yourself.
You also need to discover the assets and strengths that may have gone untapped for years. You need to know YOU and understand yourself and discover your true purpose in life.

I found this to be the hardest. There weren’t a lot of places I felt comfortable enough to open up and be vulnerable about me. That is why I founded the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children. My passion is to offer women a safe place where they can discover themselves. Our mission is to help women during and after divorce and all single moms to be the best they can be and become role models for their children and community.

Our 5-Week Mentoring Program, Single Again! Now What?, was started because of the lack of support and guidance for the divorced women who experienced the same challenges I faced in finding a safe place to learn and grow.

The Single Again! Now What? 5 Week Mentoring Program provides the necessary skills and tools women need to QUICKLY move their lives forward after divorce or the loss of a loved one. The program is a powerful, unique system to support, encourage, and inspire women in all areas of their lives.
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Topics include:
• Planning your financial future
• Coping skills
• How to communicate with your former partner
• Self care (nutrition, fitness, image)
• How to parent as a single parent, and
• How to date
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To support you even more, the National Association of Divorce for Women and Children has just joined forces with MatchMatrix and one of its partners, Larry Michel. The mission of MatchMatrix is to empower women, men, and children through an awareness and understanding of their genetic energetic characteristics to live in their authentic truth, to love and embrace themselves for the magnificent beings they are and, thus, attract and relate to others in the most supportive, passionate, and compassionate way.

Learning the necessary life skills turned my life around, but first I had to realize that it had to start with me. I had to take responsibility to be the best I could be for my children as well as for myself.

It is possible to lower the divorce rate for your second marriage if you (1) take time for yourself (don’t date immediately), (2) seek professional guidance, and (3) learn to be true to yourself.

For more information about the Single Again, Now What? 5-Week Mentoring Program, visit http://SingleAgain-NowWhat.com

Editor's note: Both Joanie Winberg and Larry Michel are members of the Boomer Authority Association.


Image source: Blue Label

Why Executive Women Are Bailing Out of Corporate America

Why Executive Women Are Bailing Out of Corporate America
by Evelyn Kalinosky
Special to BB[KC] from Boomer Authority™ Association


There’s a growing exodus from the corporate world to the private sector, and executive women are leading this charge. In fact, women are leaving corporate jobs in favor of entrepreneurship at twice the rate of men, according to Cheskin Research, a California-based strategic market research and consulting company.

There are some interesting trends for women entrepreneurs popping up in recent research. According to the Center for Women’s Business Research, the number of women-owned U.S. businesses grew at twice the rate of all firms between 1997 and 2002, and the U.S. Small Business Administration reports that women-owned businesses account for 28% of all privately-owned companies. They employ more than 9 million people and contribute $2.38 trillion in revenue to the U.S. economy.

Which raises a rather interesting question: Why are women executives leaving Corporate America? In the past, women were willing to devote their time, effort and energy to meet the corporation’s goals at the expense of their own needs. Not anymore, however. Women executives are starting their own businesses in order to gain more:

* Freedom
* Flexibility
* Recognition
* Money
* Opportunities
* Other personal benefits and rewards

51% of women business owners who worked in the private sector prior to starting their own business cite the need for more flexibility as the primary reason for leaving corporate positions, according to a study by Catalyst, a nonprofit research and advisory organization working to advance professional women.

29% pointed to restrictive glass-ceiling issues as the reason they “opted out” of Corporate America, and of those women, 44% felt their contributions weren’t recognized or appreciated. “Opted out” is the latest buzzword to describe the growing trend within corporate circles to leave corporate positions in favor of alternate career paths.

According to Catalyst President Sheila Wellington: “As women walk out the door after years of training, what really walks out is the potential that those women would have brought to Corporate America.”

Co-sponsored by the National Foundation for Women Business Owners (NAWBO), the Committee of 200, and Salomon Smith Barney, the Catalyst research revealed that:

* One third of the women surveyed felt they weren’t taken seriously by their employer or supervisor.
* 58% reported that nothing would attract them enough to return to the corporate world.
* 24% said that they could be lured back by more money
* 11% said they could be lured back by greater flexibility

The sad reality is that Corporate America isn’t doing enough to prevent women executives from walking out the door. Companies need to focus on providing flexibility, opportunities for personal growth and continuing challenges if they are to retain women they view as high-potential or who are already significant contributors. In addition, companies need to identify potential women managers early in their careers, and recruit entrepreneurs to senior level positions and corporate boards.

Expanding leadership opportunities for women requires a shift in corporate cultures as well as some “give” by women themselves if true change is to take place. Corporate cultures need to support initiatives that give women high-visibility assignments, hold managers accountable for women’s advancements, and make gender diversity a mandatory part of succession planning.

Women executives can beef up their leadership development by taking on high-profile assignments that carry an element of risk, and should consider investing in coaching services in order to refine their leadership skills – something that will help them excel whether they choose to remain in a corporate setting or venture out on their own.

About Evelyn Kalinosky
Evelyn is Founder & CEO of Evelyn Kalinosky, LLC, a coaching practice specializes in helping high-level women executives 40 and older who want to achieve a more sacred kind of success. To learn more about Evelyn’s professional background and her activities, click HERE.


Publisher’s Note:
This article first appeared on the blog of the Boomer Authority™ Association, which publishes Baby Boomer [Knowledge Center]™. The author is a member of the association. You can find out more about the author HERE. Boomer Authority™ is the only global association of its kind, bringing together 1300+ men and women from 23 countries and from every professional discipline serving and fulfilling the needs of the 50+ Baby Boomer and Senior demographic.
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Boomer Authority™ is a vibrant and compelling global ecosystem for business networking, the exchange of ideas and, most importantly, for the dissemination of valuable content about products and services for 50+ Baby Boomers and Beyond! Membership is FREE. Learn more about our activities HERE.

Boomer Authority™ and SRES Partner

Boomer Authority™ and SRES Partner to Add More Value to the "Senior Real Estate Specialist” Designation
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With the SRES designation addressing the fastest growing market segment in real estate, Boomer Authority™ Association and SRES have launched the first “Value-Added SRES Designation Program” for real estate professionals serving the 50+ demographic.

The Boomer and Senior Market
Why are 50-plus clients moving? To be closer to grandchildren. To start that vineyard they’ve always dreamed of. To address health concerns. The list goes on and on. Can you speak to the unique motivation they have? Do you know how to counsel your client on their options? This is the kind of distinction that can set you apart.

Through Boomer Authority™ as a Value-Added SRES designee, you’ll be able to immediately:
> Join a group of REALTORS® who comprise one of the fastest growing networks in the country.
> Register online for courses available in over 50 states and provinces.
> Connect to a nationally advertised brand in the consumer market.
> Market your personal brand with designs and tools you receive with membership.
> Create your own “Optimized Landing Page” on Boomer Authority™, which will extend and expand your personal brand, reach 1000s of 50+ Boomer Boomers that are in immediate need of your expertise, and ultimately help you secure new listings and sales and generate incremental revenue.
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Each SRES Designee can use their Optimized Profile Page on Boomer Authority™ as a custom "Landing Page" which explains in detail how you, as a professional SRES Realtor, can help a Baby Boomers and Seniors with their real estate needs.
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SRES Designation Program
The SRES® 12-hour designation program instructs REALTORS® to profitably and ethically serve the real estate needs of clients age 50+. Includes first year membership in SRES Council and its umbrella of services.
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SRES Designation Requirements:
Three (3) requirements must be met to attain and use the SRES® designation:
1. Successful completion of the two-day SRES® Designation Course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.
2. Maintain active membership in the National Association of REALTORS®
3. Maintain active membership in the SRES Council.
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The first year membership in the SRES Council is included in the SRES Designation Course fee. However, every year thereafter will require payment of annual dues of $99. Membership in Boomer Authority™ is always free.

For information on the course outline and learning objectives, click here.
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71.5 Million Strong: Baby Boomers and Beyond ... Who Will Take Care of Us?

71.5 Million Strong: Baby Boomers and Beyond ... Who Will Take Care of Us?
Special to BB[KC] from Senior Smart
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In response to the "graying of America" phenomena, Senior Smart announced today the inception of http://www.assisted-living-info.org, an online tool that provides the perfect match between families and seniors actively looking for assisted living and quality assisted living facilities nationwide.
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The senior population, in this country and around the world, is growing and changing. For example, it is expected that in the next 40 years the senior population in this country will grow by 147 percent. .
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They preceded Generation "X": the baby boomers, those born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1964, are approaching retirement age. The oldest baby boomers turned 60 in 2006, and when the trend peaks in 2030, the number of people over age 65 will soar to 71.5 million -- one in every five Americans.
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Obviously not all of these seniors will require assisted living care, but are we ready to address the multitude of services needed to provide for this group of consumers adequately?

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"This country is ill-prepared to handle the tens of thousands of senior citizens in need of assisted living or home hospice care," states Mary Jo Leste, an 18-year industry veteran and Chief Executive Officer of Senior Smart, Inc., a marketing company specializing in assisted living and home hospice referrals.
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A recent study by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) and funded by the

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MetLife Foundation reports the following:
• Health Care - In one-third of the U.S. communities surveyed, older adults do not have access to a range of needed preventive health care services such as health education, community-based health screenings, and counseling about prescription drug programs.

• Nutrition - Eighty percent of U.S. communities have programs providing home-delivered meals for older adults, but only 25 percent provide nutrition education for seniors.

• Exercise & Wellness - More than one-third of communities do not have fitness programs for older adults, although 86 percent report having biking or walking trails.

• Transportation - Many communities are not addressing the mobility needs of an aging population. For example, only 56 percent reported having "dial a ride" or door-to-door transportation services, and only 40 percent reported having road signage that meets the needs of older drivers.

• Public Safety/Emergency Services - More than 33 percent of communities do not have a system to locate older adults who become ill or wander due to Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. And 70 percent do not have prevention programs for elder abuse and neglect.

• Housing - Only half of the communities reported having home modification programs helping older adults adapt existing homes for physical limitations. The study says this is important because a vast majority of older adults prefer to remain in their own homes as they age.

• Taxation/Finance - More than a third of communities do not provide tax relief for older adults living on limited incomes.

• Workforce Development - Over 40 percent of U.S. communities do not offer formal job training and retraining programs to help older adults remain in the workforce, however 45 percent reported that discounts were provided at local colleges and universities for older adults who are interested in taking classes.

• Financial Planning and Retirement

• Aging/End of Life/Human Services - Many communities do not offer a single point of entry for information and access to all aging services, even though it is expected that aging baby boomers will demand it.

You can obtain additional information about Senior Smart (http://assisted-living-info.org) from Mary Jo Leslie at 1-800-768-8221 or by email at mary@800seniors.com.

Of Horcruxes, Cracker Jack Boxes and Colonoscopies

Of Horcruxes, Cracker Jack Boxes and Colonoscopies
By Alisa Singer

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Harry Potter fans will recall the scene in the series’ sixth book when Dumbledore agonizingly forces himself to drink a basin of vile green potion. It turned out that, in a cruel twist on the Cracker Jack box gimmick, Lord Voldemort had hidden one of his treasured Horcruxes at the bottom, to be accessed only by one who drinks the entire contents of the basin. The wise Dumbledore had deputized his protege Harry Potter to ensure he finished every last drop of the foul liquid, no matter how much he protested.

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Persons of my vintage may be forgiven for seeing Dumbledore’s self-inflicted torture as akin to the dreaded process of preparing for a colonoscopy. So, the evening before my own procedure I took a page from the great wizard’s playbook and recruited my teenage daughter to be my “Harry”, charging her with the job of making sure that I drank all of the several thousand ounces of the nauseous mixture my doctor required me to swallow.

With my daughter at my side to urge me forward I eyed my nemesis, an enormous plastic jug that looked like it belonged on a shelf in someone’s garage filled with antifreeze. I was overcome by feelings of loathing and trepidation rising from, as one might expect, deep within my bowels. (These are the kinds of feelings a clogged pipe might entertain towards a can of Drano, if plumbing fixtures had emotions.) Nonetheless, I stiffened my sinews, summoned up the blood, screwed my courage to the sticking place and grimly began to drink, quoting liberally from Dumbledore throughout: “.. …Don’t like it …. want to stop…No more, please, no more ...", followed by choruses of "I want to die! I want to die! Make it stop, make it stop, I want to die!" and "KILL ME!".

I was rather proud of how my daughter handled her responsibilities during my ordeal – the girl’s made of some stern stuff. Promises of designer jeans, a car of her choice when she turned 16, and a lavish destination wedding someday (with the groom of her choice) were as gnats against the great windshield of her determination. Her resolve did waiver a bit when I dangled the condo in Aspen but, ultimately, she did not succumb. Of course, I made it relatively easy for her. Only once or twice was she required to wrestle me to the ground, kneel upon my chest, squeeze my nostrils shut and pour liquid down my throat.

Finally, I gulped down the last few ounces and collapsed into a chair. (There was, unhappily, no prize at the bottom of the container, not even a Horcrux.) Assuming the aspect of a guppy floating on its side on the surface of a fishbowl, I waited for nature, abetted in this case by a wide assortment of toxic chemicals, to run its inevitable course.

It occurred to me later that this is likely one of those situations in which men and women might differ in their approach. I theorized that women, being natural “pleasers”, would tend to assiduously drink every last drop out of fear of disappointing the authority figure, i.e., the gastroenterologist. Whereas men, their brains awash in testosterone, would be more likely to discount directives issued by others and adopt a more defiant, “good enough, I’m done”, attitude.

I had one anecdotal bit of supporting evidence for this theory. The brother of a friend of mine, a not-to-be-named anchorman for a major television network, decided to do an on-air colonoscopy in the hope of motivating everyone who was AARP-eligible to run out and, with great alacrity, schedule their own procedure. His plan was to walk through the experience from beginning to end, finishing with a dramatic endoscopic image of his colon. Unfortunately, being a man, his preparation for the procedure was less than exemplary, with the result that the image of his colon wasn’t appropriate for prime time viewing. Not to be deterred, he made a secret deal to borrow pictures from a female TV celebrity who had earlier done her own on-air colonoscopy and whose colon was, of course, squeaky clean. (She, being female, had completed the prep process with the commitment to perfection she brought to bear in all things.) The audience never knew whose colon they were actually viewing.

I put the question to my own doctor, a prominent gastroenterologist who has performed tens of thousands of these procedures: “Are women more likely than men to thoroughly complete the odious evening-before exam prep?” After seriously pondering the matter for a moment, he said he finds both genders arrive similarly prepared as a rule; however, he pointed out that a woman’s colon is longer than a man’s (who knew?) and because they are also typically smaller people, it is harder for them to swallow all the liquid and get the job done. The fact that they are able to prepare as well as the men, given these obstacles, would support a conclusion that women are generally more committed to following instructions attentively, even under highly unpleasant circumstances.

He also recounted an incident where the male CEO of a major company arrived for his procedure without having done any prep at all. He apparently expected the doctor to somehow “fix” this for him, being accustomed to not having to deal with disagreeable tasks in his life. To his surprise, the doctor sent him home to drink his gallons of noxious liquid.

I wondered whether Dumbledore’s own determination to drink every drop of the potion might not pose evidence inconsistent with my theory. I raised my concern to my daughter. “Ah,” she said, “you forget”. She proceeded to remind me of the dramatic disclosure made by J.K.Rowling to an assembly of her fans in Carnegie Hall in 2007 – Dumbledore, it turns out, was gay.

About Alisa Singer
Alisa’s humorous essays have appeared in a variety of print and online newspapers and magazines across the country and in Canada. She is the author of various gift books designed to entertain and amuse baby boomers. You can learn more about her work and purchase her books by visiting her website: www.AlisaSinger.com or contacting her at ASingerAuthor@gmail.com."

Essential Nutrients to Fight Aging

Essential Nutrients to Fight Aging
By Tina Turbin

Although you may be making an honest effort to eat a balanced diet and get all the nutrients you need, chances are that you are not getting enough of two nutrients that are especially important for aging women—magnesium and vitamin D.

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Magnesium if an essential nutrient which supports energy production, muscle and nerve function, heart rhythm, blood sugar regulation, the immune system, healthy blood pressure, and strong bones. Not getting enough increases your risk of migraines, fibromyalgia, PMS, including menstrual cramps, and bone loss and osteoporosis.
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Magnesium is a mineral which can be found in nuts, seeds, dark-green vegetables, unrefined grains, and soy. The recommended daily intake is 310 mg of this essential mineral. Some examples of foods and servings which can satisfy this daily requirement are four ounces of dry-roasted almonds or two cups of spinach.

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It’s important to keep in mind that some foods or habits can deplete the body of certain nutrients. Magnesium is such a nutrient, as it can be depleted by caffeine and alcohol. It’s best to get magnesium from foods instead of supplements, unless you have a poor diet that can’t be changed or if you have a health condition such as diabetes. The more active you are, the more magnesium you need.

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It is also important to keep in mind that certain nutrients should be together, as this can help with absorption. If you decide to use supplements to increase your magnesium level, choose one with B vitamins or calcium to ensure the best absorption possible.
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Vitamin D is becoming known now as the Super Vitamin, wowing researchers with its ability to prevent cancer and diabetes, as well as other health conditions such as heart disease, obesity, arthritis, high blood pressure, and autoimmune disorders. A recent study found that women who lived in areas without sunlight (exposure to sunlight produces Vitamin D) were nine times more likely to get breast cancer than women who live in sunnier spots.
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According to estimates, sixty percent of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D. Your doctor will be able to test you for a deficiency with a simple blood test. The daily recommended value is about 2,200 IU a day with some sun exposure of about fifteen to twenty minutes a day. Some researchers suggest as much as 5,000 IU every day during the winter when sunshine is at its lowest levels. If you choose to take it as a supplement, make sure you take D3, which is the same type of Vitamin D your body produces. Foods that are rich in Vitamin D are milk, cold-water fish, and egg yolk.

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Increasing your magnesium and Vitamin D levels is a vital way for women to stay healthy and prevent various diseases and health conditions as they age. With some simple diet changes and perhaps a supplement, along with a little sunshine, you can make sure you’re not one of the many American women who are deficient in these essential nutrients.
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About Tina Turbin
Tina, a frequent guest contributor, is an author, artist and researcher. You can learn more about Tina’s activities at http://TinaTurbin.com

Four Emergency Medical Scenarios that Justify the Need for a New Medical ID Card

Four Emergency Medical Scenarios that Justify the Need for a New Medical ID Card
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Life is Too Short to Leave to Chance! Time is critical in a medical emergency. Imagine you are unconscious or overcome by severe symptoms. Who will be there to inform first responders about your medical history, yet keep your personal medical history private?
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Well, doctors from a nationally recognized hospital figured it out and have created a revolutionary medical ID card called “miCARD.”




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miCard, invented by a team of ER Doctors, is becoming the national standard for medical information cards. miCARD meets federal guidelines for health record standardization and serves as a true solution for emergency personnel, hospitals, doctors, etc.
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miCARD gives medical providers a concise summary of your vital medical information. Now, medical personnel will know your unique medical conditions, current medications, allergies and more if a medical emergency arises or even if you are visiting a new doctor or specialist.
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To give us a better understanding, the doctors at miCARD have prepared four very real scenarios we can all relate to;



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Scenario #1:
50 year old man presents to emergency department with chest pain. He is sweaty, nauseated, and short of breath. An EKG is obtained. The heart rhythm is a Left Bundle Branch Block.
>> Without miCARD: If no old records are present, we have to assume in the absence of any heart history that the Left bundle branch block is new. If this is the case the patient goes immediately to the cardiac catheterization lab for an angiogram. This procedure is not without risks and if unnecessary, the patient was exposed to unnecessary risk.
>> With miCARD: The card indicates LBBB and the patient has stored an old EKG online to confirm this. This patient will not be rushed to the cardiac catheterization lab for an immediate angiogram giving doctors more time to make an informed decision. (Eliminated unnecessary emergent testing and its associated cost and risk)
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Scenario #2:
80year old lady arrives in emergency department via ambulance with altered mental status and no medical information in her purse. She is displaying difficulty breathing and looks moribund.
>> Without miCARD: With no records available and limited information, ER staff will provide a full resuscitation which could include invasive iv lines and intubation.
>> With miCARD: Patients medical conditions include stroke and cancer. Her medical power of attorney indicates she has a "do not resuscitate" directive confirmed by documents stored online with micard. The patient’s wishes can be honored. (Care directives recognized and honored)
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Scenario #3:
81 year old man arrives in emergency department with difficulty speaking and left side paralysis of 4 hours duration.
>> Without miCARD: Emergency physician confers with Neurologist and consideration is given to thrombolytic medication to treat stroke. This clot busting medication has a 5% risk of causing bleeding in the brain and a 50% mortality if bleeding occurs in the brain after giving this medication.
>> With miCARD: Physicians determine quickly that patient would be ineligible and at risk for thrombolytic therapy based on: age>80, current use of Coumadin (an anticoagulant), prior stroke, and presence of diabetes. All of these factors are contraindications to a therapy which already carries significant risk. (reduced risk of medical error)
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Scenario #4:
25 year old female with severe right lower abdominal pain and vomiting. She is very symptomatic and doesn't feel like answering questions. She fails to mention she is allergic to IV contrast dye. A CT scan is ordered with IV contrast (routine)
>> Without miCARD: Patient failed to mention allergy because she was preoccupied by severe symptoms so her medical history is limited by her ability or willingness to participate. Patient receives IV contrast and has severe allergic reaction (preventable situation)
>> With miCARD: Patient doesn't feel like answering background questions and hands nurse her miCARD. The card indicates IV contrast allergy. CT scan is ordered without contrast.
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You can read more about the miCARD program by visiting http://bit.ly/9lup0k
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Disclosure Statement: Because BB[KC] believes in this product and to help in spreading the word to a greater number of boomers and seniors, it has become an affiliate/partner with the Silver Census-miCard.

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All Work, No Pay: New Study Shows That Caring for a Senior Parent is Equal to Working Second Job

All Work, No Pay: New Study Shows That Caring for a Senior Parent is Equal to Working Second Job

Multi-Media Educational Support Series Launching In July to Help Family Caregivers
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Nearly half of the nation's family caregivers are working two jobs: one for money and the other for love.

A five-year study conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care® network revealed that 42 percent of caregivers spend more than 30 hours a week caring for a senior parent themselves.

"That's the equivalent of working a second job," said Paul Hogan, co-founder and chairman of the Home Instead Senior Care network, the largest provider of non-medical in-home care and companionship services for seniors in the world. "We see families struggling every day to cope with caring for a senior parent, but the struggle is made even more difficult for the estimated three-quarters of family caregivers who do have regular jobs outside the home. Imagine, with the busy lives we all lead today, the stress inherent in taking on another job - one that does not pay, no less."

In the study, family caregivers also stated that their own personal health and job were affected by the toll of caregiving. Fifty-eight percent say they are getting ill more frequently and that caregiving is taking a toll on their jobs. Furthermore, 81 percent say their loved ones' needs are becoming overwhelming compared with 73 percent who thought so just four years earlier.

That's why practical coping strategies and support from geriatric care managers, Area Agencies on Aging and companies like Home Instead Senior Care are so vital. So is education, which led Home Instead Senior Care to launch an educational series, Caring for Your Parents: Education for the Family Caregiver.

This family caregiver support series examines a number of critical topics such as choosing an in-home care provider, the signs of aging, long distance caregiving and communicating with aging parents. Materials and videos are available at www.caregiverstress.com. Educational seminars are being held in many local communities across North America.


About Home Instead Senior Care
Founded in 1994 in Omaha, the Home Instead Senior Care® network is the world's largest provider of non-medical in-home care services for seniors, with more than 875 independently owned and operated franchises in 14 countries and 15 markets, spanning four continents.

Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Six

Your New Life Work Balance Sheet: It’s all about figuring out what really matters. Step Six
by Elizabeth Cassidy - Women's Lifestyle Columnist
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> Step One found you having a love affair with yourself.
> Step Two was about writing your own affirmations to help you stay positive.
> Step Three got you off the sofa and exercising your right to be fit and trim.
> Step Four was all about taking the time to meditate and getting centered in your universe.
> Step Five found you getting silly and feeling better for letting your hair way down.

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Step Six is one of my favorite things and I have been using it for years now. And it does not shown age and will never wear out. You have it too. Yours might not be as well worn as mine, but we all have had it since the day we were born. No, it’s not the ability to dance or your father’s wide forehead. It is your intuition – your inner voice, the feeling that you just knew what was going to happen, the butterflies in the stomach, or the vision that seems to be telling you something – maybe it’s an answer to a question that has been keeping you up at night? We are all born with our intuition and yet it still brings up a lot of cynicism in the hearts of many. I think it just might be fear on your part. The fear of finding out how intuitive you really are. The fear of discovering that your intuition has been working for you for years. Only you were not listening. Were you?
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Were you ever offered a job that you knew would suck the life out of you, but you went ahead and accepted the position anyway? My scars are almost healed and I can tolerate sunlight again. I was not listening to what was the right answer for me. My intuition was sending one SOS after another and I missed them all (well, I ignored them all). Sometimes when that happens it is the glorious wake up call to become the BFF to your intuition.
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So how do we tab into our intuition? Think of your intuition as a muscle that needs to be exercised. The first thing to do is find a quiet place – a place where you won’t be disturbed for a little while. Ask your intuition a question that you need an answer to. Get focused but try not to force an answer. When you receive an answer it should feel right even if it is not the answer you thought you wanted to hear. Your intuition will tell you the truth – 100% of the time. When you force an answer or listen to your ego, you just might find yourself going down the wrong path. I know from wrong paths and want to keep you all from going there. Start with small questions and the more you tap into your intuition the easier it will become to get the right answers. Just practice, practice and practice!
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Want to learn more about how to develop our intuition? I thought so. One of my favorite authors on the subject of intuition is Lynn Robinson. Her background that lead her to become an intuitve consultant is amusing and empowering. Her bestselling books are a great read and she shows you how to really get you in sync with your intuition. Visit her at http://www.lynnrobinson.com/ and please let me know how it feels to be become an intuitive person. Oh, that’s right. I already know.
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About Elizabeth Cassidy
Life and Career Coach, Elizabeth Cassidy, started Branching Out Life Coaching with the belief that there are creative solutions for today’s challenges. www.BranchingOutLifeCoaching.com
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She is currently a national blogger for Skirt!, a woman’s magazine and is one-half of the blogging duo: Coaches on the Edge: http://www.skirt.com/user/8507/view. Coaches on the Edge have their own Blog Talk Radio Show called ‘Coaches on the Edge.’ Tune in to their Blog Talk Radio Show every Monday at noon (http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Coaches-On-The-Edge).
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Elizabeth has contributed her two cents to Vibrant Nation, Huffington Post, USA Today and is the New York Life Coach expert at Examiner.com. Elizabeth is a member of our Boomer Authority™ community of experts.