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Baby Boomers Archives

I confess that I’m guilty of typical “single girl” habits like eating ice cream out of the carton (on the couch), dancing to my playlist of guilty pleasure tunes, and while I don’t own a cat, my golden retriever is the love of my life. Sure, having a man in my life someday would be […]

Embracing Your Single Lifestyle

September 27, 2021 Active Adult Living

I confess that I’m guilty of typical “single girl” habits like eating ice cream out of the carton (on the couch), dancing to my playlist of guilty pleasure tunes, and while I don’t own a cat, my golden retriever is the love of my life. Sure, having a man in my life someday would be [...]

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Budget Friendly Travel Hacks

September 17, 2021 Active Adult Living

Whether you plan to travel for the holidays, or you’re daydreaming about a summer getaway, traveling in your 50’s and beyond is an exciting time for adventure. Maybe you’re an empty nester, or recently retired, but wherever you find yourself, now is the perfect time to pull out the map, and start setting some goals. [...]

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Destinations for Great Weather & Healthy Living

August 9, 2021 Active Adult Living

It’s almost time for snowbirds to be making plans on where to escape the big chill, or maybe you’re ready to ditch your snow tires for good. Fabulous year-round weather means more time enjoying the great outdoors, and getting more movement in because an active adult lifestyle should be about making the most of your [...]

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The Benefit of Buying New vs. Resale

August 2, 2021 Active Adult Living

While customizing, and making a pre-owned house your own is rewarding, there’s nothing quite like purchasing a brand new home where memories start with you. Love that new car smell? The same goes for a newly constructed home where everything is still fresh, and move-in ready. Resale vs. new is a matter of personal preference, [...]

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Are You Ordering Your Meds Online?

July 21, 2021 Active Adult Living

Having your prescription Meds ordered online can be useful for active adults. Active adults often rely on prescription Meds more than any other age group. According to the HealthCare Financing Agency, about 89% of older adults use one or more prescription drugs. It also states that on average active adults spend around $700 to $800 [...]

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Travel Tips That Give Jet Lag the Boot

July 16, 2021 Active Adult Living

The jet-setting season is fast upon us with baby boomers, and retirees heading off to far-off places, to explore the world or take a domestic excursion. Traveling is an exciting way to experience life beyond our own backyards, and meet new people, but can also be draining especially when we transition between time zones, and [...]

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Make Kansas City Your Summer Destination

July 5, 2021 Active Adult Living

Nothing says summer quite like outdoor concerts, twilight walks along the water, and sweet, smoky Kansas barbecue. Nicknamed the City of Fountains for its over 200 cascading displays, life in Kansas City, or as locals call it KC, is as warm and familiar as a cup of coffee with an old friend. Home to jazz [...]

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The Desert Community With a Retro Vibe

May 26, 2021 Active Adult Living

The RV lifestyle appeals to many 55+ retirees because it allows them the freedom to travel from place to place, caters to a love of the outdoors, and can be an affordable alternative to a traditional retirement home. RV resort communities across the country provide the ambiance of living in a neighborhood, and many offer [...]

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Resort Style to High Rise: How Do You Decide?

May 24, 2021 Active Adult Living

Navigating the active adult living housing market is like choosing between your favorite menu items, do you want the swimming pool, your own golf club, or the Friday night happy hour? Many offer it all, some are simplistic. Age targeted, or age-restricted is a matter of personal preference whether you’d rather be surrounded by your [...]

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New Hampshire Makes the Honor Roll for Retirees

May 21, 2021 Active Adult Living

New Hampshire captures the best of New England with its scenic beauty and unbeatable quality of life that has moved it to the number one spot for retirees according to a Bankrate survey. Known for friendly people, and endless recreation, the Granite State has so much to offer active adults with a passion for history, [...]

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Alternative Medicine Popular With Baby Boomers

May 19, 2021 Active Adult Living

“Health Isn’t a Goal, It’s a Way of Life.” Health markets are a mecca for colorful produce, probiotic beverages, and a steady stream of baby boomer clientele. This generation has grown up on grandma’s chicken soup, and bathtubs filled with ice to remedy everything from the common cold to measles, so it’s no surprise many [...]

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Empower Yourself with an Advanced Directive

May 17, 2021 Active Adult Living

I’ve worked for a group of surgeons for over thirteen years, and the question that comes up time, and time again for our preoperative patients, is “do you have an Advanced Directive?”  We get a lot of folks who brush it under the rug because aren’t they for old people? Others find it morbid, and [...]

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