baby boomer
3 things to not care about now that you’re over 50
After 50, there are certain things that you just no longer need to concern yourself with. You’re passed the point of constant fear about “fitting in” and the idea that you need to change who you are to do so just doesn’t exist anymore. Not being “Hip”. We are in a weird time in history where make-believe words ar...Read More
Over 50? There’s An App For That! 7 Best Apps For Baby Boomers.
With the amount technological advances that we get to experience on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that we find the latest phone, tablet or software less and less user-ready. While millennials have grown up with the digital age at their finger tips, the learning curve for baby boomers can sometimes hinder the ability to appreciate the latest a...Read More
Retirement Transition: How to avoid the shock and retire with ease.
Some people make a smooth transition to retirement, jumping into their new lifestyles with energy, excitability and willingness, but others have more trouble adjusting. Most people assume that in retirement they have to go from working full time for 40 years to fully retiring cold turkey. Consider asking your company for a sliding retirement plan. ...Read More
Issues Facing 50+ Voters This Election
It’s an election year. Presidential candidates across both parties (and beyond) are all fighting for your vote this November. With Baby Boomers being the 2nd largest generation of voter-age citizens, the issues pressing the 50+ population are varied. In recent polls, the economy, health care, climate change and foreign policy make up the most impor...Read More
Exercise Can Alleviate Depression
The CDC reports that more than 1 in 9 Americans over age 12 take an antidepressant – and 60% will be on it for 2 years or more. Yet, several studies have shown that moderate exercise can be as effectiveas taking an antidepressant for mild to moderate depression. You don’t have to be a fitness guru – just walking for 35 minutes, 6 days each week low...Read More
Baby Boomers Love Legal Weed
According to a recent study in the Upstart Business Journal, reports showed that medical and recreational marijuana industry as one of the fastest growing in the United States, largely because of the Baby Boomers whose pot consumption is expected to grow faster than any other demographic of pot users. More than 110.9 million Americans over 50 are e...Read More
Baby Boomers: The Most Fashion Forward Generation
1960-1980 were revolutionary for political, social and fashion. The early 1960s changed how we viewed important social norms and the 1970s saw political upheavals that transformed feminism and fashion. The influential Baby Boomer generation rocked the fashion world in this important time. Women were engineers, fashion icons, designers and defined k...Read More
50+ And Single: Do’s & Don’ts
Do you remember your very first date? Sweaty palms. Awkward conversation. You probably even had a curfew. Once you hit 50, at least the curfew is gone. But according to TODAY’s “This is 50” survey results, only 18 percent of single people in their 50s said they were dating and more than 40 percent said they were considering it, but not actually doi...Read More
5 Skincare Tips Every Man Over 50 Needs
The secret is out guys, we know you care about how you look. Your skin is the most important of that. While most men’s skincare regimens consist of a cheap bar of soap and some Old Spice, the aging male skin needs a bit more attention. Read on to get the inside scoop on healthy skin. 1. Stop Shaving Against The Grain The number one mistake men make...Read More