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Should Baby Boomers Add Central Air Conditioning to Their Homes?

To AC or not AC — that is the question. Like most baby boomers growing up, AC was a luxury not the necessity it seems to be today. When we were growing up, the only thing harder than getting dad to buy an air conditioner was getting him to turn it on, which may explain why we spent our entire childhoods playing outdoors. Today most homes are built with some form of centralized air conditioning system, but many baby...

Baby Boomers Walking Their Way to Fitness

The baby boomer generation is walking its way to fitness. It seems more and more of us are taking up walking. There is plenty of evidence to show that walking is good for your brain, your spirit and your body. There are many ways of keeping fit. You can play golf, join the gym and go swimming. Other boomers do Pilates or Zumba, take up yoga and go dancing. Overall walking is probably the cheapest, and the easiest to fit into...

4 Ways to Create a Simpler Home Space for Retirement

We spend our entire lives saving and planning for a secure, comfortable retirement. We often view retirement as an extended holiday, a time to finally slow down and enjoy traveling, hobbies and time with friends and family. To ensure that you have no worries in your retirement years, simplify your home space life by getting organized and removing unnecessary clutter. What does clutter have to do with preparing for retirement?...

5 Quick and Healthy Snacks for Caregivers

Do you feel like you’re always running from place to place, appointment to appointment, with no time to fix anything nutritious to eat? Here are 5 easy-to-make-and-transport snacks that are ideal for the time-pressed caregiver. 1. A Hard-Boiled Egg Boil a few eggs at the start of the week and keep them in the fridge for a quick pick-me-up. Eggs have been found to lift your mood, thanks to a healthy dose of the amino...

7 Ways Boomers Can Increase Peace Of Mind In The Retirement Years

Preparing for retirement can be a stressful experience. Besides all the years of financial planning that go into saving for retirement, there are a lot of other things baby boomers face on the road ahead. Planning your life for retirement should involve questions like like where you’ll live, how you’ll spend your time, and ultimately, what goals you have for yourself and your family. The transition between...
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