We “After Fiftiers” are in an interesting position. As Boomers age, the number of people aged 65+ continues to grow exponentially. The majority of those subjected to elder abuse are 65+ – so as we Boomers age, we’re more likely to become victims. At the same time, many Boomers find themselves in the position of [...]
Hot on the heels of Mother’s Day, the topic of “Empty Nest Syndrome” came up in a group I belong to. “I’m too busy to be suffering from syndromes,” said one person. “Oh, empty nest syndrome? It’s not even real,” said another. But, according to none other than “yours truly” and the Mayo Clinic, reactions [...]
Patriot’s Day in Boston. It always falls on the third Monday in April. You can count on it. And the Boston Marathon. Always held on Patriot’s Day – a day when literally thousands of people make their way from Hopkinton to Boylston Street, doing so for more than 100+ years. You can count on that [...]
Oh no….can it be? President Barack Obama’s federal budget proposal includes a concept that should send shivers up and down our spines. Included in the budget is a proposal for a Social Security chained consumer price index (chained CPI) to guide annual increases. Essentially, what this means is that Social Security checks would increase by [...]
This was a week to remember. On the upside, the stock market has risen to new heights and the unemployment numbers are the best we’ve seen in two years. But the down side of the week is pretty, well, down. A young woman volunteer was mauled to death by her charge (a lion). A middle-aged [...]
Have you checked the price of medications recently, especially prescription meds? If you’re an After Fiftier, this is an important consideration when reviewing your household budget, both for today – and for what you’ll need in the future. Once a week I do “bills and pills” for my aging mother. She takes 9 medications, 4 [...]
A couple of events have occurred recently that have me thinking about some of the illusions we maintain as we age. Here are three. DEMENTIA. You may not be at all concerned about developing Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia – today. But you should be. It’s in the back of my mind – all [...]
Frankly, it’s amazing. She’s only 6 lbs and 6 oz, yet she’s managed to turn my life upside down. I’m ashamed to say that I hadn’t really done a whole lot of thinking about what it really means to become a grandparent. I remember learning that I was pregnant with my first child. I remember [...]
While these can be our best years ever, the holiday season can stress even the most laid-back of After Fiftiers. Embrace these tips and turn that stress into celebration, enjoying a festive, fabulous Yuletide! 1. “Spruce” Applies to More than the Tree! Feel tired, worn-out – maybe even “old?” ‘Tis the season to do more [...]
I believe our “After Fifty” years can be wonderful, productive, and rewarding. In fact, we at After Fifty Living like to say that these can be our best years ever. But we also believe this doesn’t happen by accident. So, we turned to our members and asked: what is it that really counts as we [...]