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The Challenges of Launching an Encore Career

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:58:42 -0400

Many people dream about launching a second career in a field they have always wanted to try. But the transition into an encore career can be a long and costly process.

Do Baby Boomers Resent Their Children?

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:14:15 -0400

When new research came out recently about 20-somethings' financial struggles, the survey also revealed some encouraging news: Not only are members of Gen Y optimistic about their future, but older Americans--Gen Y's parents and grandparents--agreed that young people today have it rough. That kind of cross-generational solidarity suggests a mutual understanding and support network that Gen Yers desperately need to get on their feet.

How to Communicate with Younger Colleagues

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 03:25:22 -0400

In today's workforce, baby boomers constantly interact with younger co-workers and managers. These younger workers have been raised in a generation of social media, with connectivity always and everywhere. Individuals constantly update their status and current events via Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, texting, and other technologies. If anything new or unexpected occurs, friends are notified immediately. This tendency to constantly update and make on-the-fly changes sometimes leads to reluctance to meet commitments for meetings and appointments.

How to get the most from Social Security

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:02:19 -0400

CHICAGO (Reuters) - The trustees of Social Security will release their annual report on the program's health sometime in the next few weeks, and the news will not be good. The 2012 briefing is expected to show further deterioration in Social Security's financial outlook, due to the higher-than-expected 2.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment awarded this year and a decline in the taxable wage base available to the program. The report is the official gauge of the program's health - signed by three Cabinet members, the Social Security commissioner and two independent Congressional appointees. ...

Aging in America Conference Attendees Told Who Will 'Transform Aging'

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:10:00 -0400

The American Society on Aging held its annual Aging in America Conference that ended Sunday in Washington. The Sunday general session answered concerns about how aging will change within the decade.

One Big Reason Not to Rush into Early Retirement

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:26:02 -0400

You might want to think twice about retiring early. That’s because, new research has shown a link between early retirement and premature death.

10 Great Opportunities for Older Volunteers

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:46:42 -0400

If you have time and an interest in volunteering, you can literally create your own program. Aided by Internet sites that match needs and volunteers, along with other do-it-yourself online tools, boomers are rewriting the book on how volunteering works.

How to find a good yoga teacher

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:16:03 -0400

Finding a yoga class is easy, but finding one that is a good fit is an altogether different matter. If you're new to yoga, or still searching for a class that strikes the right chord, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Top 10 Reasons to Hire Older People

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:42:02 -0400

In a world where traditional retirement makes less and less sense, the need and desire of older people to retain or find meaningful jobs depends in part on overcoming bogus attitudes about older employees. Smart and progressive employers get this. Sure, Google is probably not losing any sleep over failing to train septuagenarians about search-engine algorithms. But being uninterested in crowd-sourcing the best taco stand within four blocks of your smartphone is not a disqualification for being an excellent employee.

Half of all cancers are preventable: study

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:50:21 -0400

Half of all cancers could be prevented if people just adopted healthier behaviors, US scientists argued on Wednesday.

Few US cities prepared for aging baby boomers

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:41:39 -0400

Few communities have started to think long term about how to plan and redesign services for aging baby boomers as they move out of the workforce and into retirement.

Stay happy by avoiding junk food, says study

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:46:31 -0400

Feeling blue? Drop the burger and donuts.

Tattooist gives nipples, new life, to US cancer survivors

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:05:08 -0400

Few tattoo artists tell their clients they could win a wet T-shirt contest.Then again, few tattoo artists are quite like Vincent "Vinnie" Myers.

Spring/Summer hair trends: five new looks to try

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:59:21 -0400

Spring/Summer hair doesn't just have to mean tousled waves or blonde highlights, so take inspiration from the Spring/Summer 2012 catwalk shows and experiment with candy color or victory rolls.

The Baby Boomer Number Game

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:52:53 -0400

There are 75 million baby boomers who are on the verge of retirement. For the next twenty years, an average of 10,000 people each day will reach age 65, which has historically been the retirement phase of life.

The arduous art of the chocolate taster

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:38:58 -0400

First study the colour, then the nose, the structure and taste: as for any good wine, tasting chocolate is both a treat and a serious art, requiring regular practice to fine-tune the senses.

Should Seniors Live Alone or With Family?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:53:23 -0400

Put Grandma in the garage? Yes. But a garage transformed into a well-appointed studio apartment with skylights and a patio for morning coffee.

The Importance of Being Self-Reliant in Retirement

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:06:18 -0400

Most baby boomers are at various stages of preparing for retirement, depending on whether they were born at the beginning or end of their generation. The smart ones realize that effective planning starts well before retirement age. Important calculations need to be made to determine what it will take to survive financially throughout the retirement years. Post-work lifestyles and passions also need to be defined, and consideration for unexpected events should be taken into account whenever possible.

Trio of chefs nominated in 'Time' magazine's 100 most influential people list

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:07:36 -0400

Chefs René Redzepi, David Chang and José Andrés have been nominated in Time magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

How to Avoid a High Tax Bracket in Retirement

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:36:10 -0400

We spend many years saving and investing in our retirement portfolios. And when we retire, there is still more work to be done. You probably have many accounts in your retirement portfolio including a 401(k), traditional IRA, Roth IRA, after-tax brokerage account, annuity, Social Security benefits, and perhaps even a traditional pension. You will need to use all of these sources of income efficiently to best replace the paychecks you used to get from your job.

Is a Rural Retirement Right for You?

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:22:20 -0400

Would you be willing to exchange Thai restaurants and unwavering wireless Internet for homegrown produce and birdsong?

Keeping Cartier contemporary: the jewelry house discusses modern art, mass market collaborations and the revival of classics

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:29:15 -0400

Ahead of the launch of Cartier, Jeweler of the Arts, the latest expo from Cartier's art museum the Fondation Cartier, which begins April 3 in Paris, Relaxnews met up with Cartier Europe's managing director Cyrille Vigneron to discuss how a prestigious maison stays ahead in an ever evolving luxury market.

World's biggest Titanic attraction opens in Belfast

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:37:33 -0400

The largest Titanic visitor attraction in the world opened in the ship's Belfast birthplace on Saturday, some 100 years after the doomed liner was built in the same yards.

US late-night host Conan O'Brien shares his workout playlist

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:17:45 -0400

This week, famed American late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien shared his favorite music for staying motivated in the gym.

Healthy Hollywood: Get Movin' Monday - A Toning Must For 50-Plus Women!

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:43:46 -0400

Who says everything goes south after 50? Just look at the rock-solid bodies of Madonna, Christie Brinkley, and Sharon Stone and you know mature women can be and are hotter than ever.

How health care law affects lives of 7 Americans

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:07:37 -0400

A father lost his job at a medical device company that is facing a new tax. A young woman got back on her parents' insurance and was able to get surgery for an injury that could have hobbled her. A part-time sales woman stopped putting off a colonoscopy and cancer screenings and saved nearly $3,000 because health plans now must pay for preventive care without co-pays. A business owner received a tax rebate for providing health coverage to her employees.

Access to Money-Saving Benefits for Those 60 and Older

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:34:27 -0500

It's no secret many Americans are facing tough economic times and perhaps no segment more so than those aged 60 and older who are living on reduced or fixed incomes. The National Council on Aging and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging wants to help connect those individuals with services to help reduce the costs for prescriptions, utilities, food and health care.

Why Older Workers are Better Workers

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:58:10 -0500

At a time when high unemployment numbers constantly make the headlines, companies can be selective about whom they want to hire. Older workers generally don't make the top of lists of potential job candidates for a variety of reasons, some real and some imagined. But with 10,000 baby boomers reaching the age of 65 each day for the next twenty years, hiring companies would do well to re-evaluate this untapped pool of labor, especially once our economy finally gets back on track.

Baby Boomers Plan Their Retirement Careers

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:03:38 -0500

Retirement for the baby boomers is likely to be far different from what their parents experienced. Work will probably be an integral part of everyday life, both to meet financial requirements and to keep busy during an increasing lifespan. Workers approaching retirement should plan now for their pending retirement career.

The Real Best Places to Retire in 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:07:19 -0500

A blizzard of articles give advice about the best places to retire. They generally recommend fleeing the North and heading for the Sunbelt, to places in the Carolinas, Florida, or Arizona. Occasionally they offer a surprise retirement spot in Iowa or Indiana. Sometimes they even tout retirement locales outside the United States.

Sexual Activity Deemed Safe for Many Heart Patients by AHA

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:06:26 -0500

The American Heart Association has released its first scientifically based statement with recommendations for sexual activity for people with heart conditions or cardiovascular disease. The good news for many with heart problems is that sex is safe.

Need to Exercise More? Think How It Will Help You Now

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:44:42 -0500

FRIDAY, Jan. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Health and fitness experts have for years tried to entice people to exercise more by flogging long-range benefits such as losing weight or avoiding long-term illness caused by chronic disease.

Americans Living Longer, Report Finds

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:28:28 -0500

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are living longer, a new report shows, with the average life expectancy going from 78.6 years in 2009 to 78.7 years in 2010.

Glam Slam: The Friday Five -- Ways To Get Even Sexier

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:31:15 -0500

The number one hit "Sexy and I Know It" makes me laugh (I work ouuut!) and with Valentine's Day just around the corner, you may be looking for a little "get sexy" inspiration. InStyle magazine shares five ways we can all get even sexier!!!!

9 Things You Shouldn't Buy at Grocery Stores

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:19:45 -0500

Grocery stores offer plenty of conveniences to make food-buying as simple as possible. Most of us head to the grocery store to pick up fresh produce, meats, cheeses, snacks, and other convenience foods, and you can pick from dozens of brands and generic items that fit your budget. Still, there are a few things you don't want to pick up at your local supermarket. Certain types of produce are full of pesticides and you'll be better off heading to the local farmers market or buying organic. ...

65-and-Older Population Soars

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:48:18 -0500

There are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history. According to a new Census Bureau report, there were 40.3 million people age 65 and older on April 1, 2010, up 5.3 percent from 35 million in 2010 (and just 3.1 million in 1900).

Why Some People Live to 110

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:23:01 -0500

SUNDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) -- People who live 110 years or longer have as many disease-associated genes as those in the general population, but they may also be blessed with protective genes that help them live so long, researchers report.

Mental Decline Can Start at 45, Study Finds

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 23:50:11 -0500

THURSDAY, Jan. 5 (HealthDay News) -- Sorry, Boomers, but a new study suggests that memory, reasoning and comprehension can start to slip as early as age 45.

Advocates: More gay-friendly senior housing needed

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:59:33 -0500

At age 62, Donald Carter knows his arthritis and other age-related infirmities will not allow him to live indefinitely in his third-floor walk-up apartment in Philadelphia.

Are Connected Baby Boomers Antisocial?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:50:16 -0500

Each day millions of people of all ages around the world use the Internet to communicate. Friends and family can instantly share thoughts, pictures, and even videos of events happening in their lives. Social media has enhanced creativity through sites such as YouTube and encouraged us to share our lives in as intimate detail as we choose on Facebook.