Joan's Boomer Blog

Health Benefits of Video Games for Seniors

JE Jones — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:23:19 +0000

Can playing video games actually be good for us as we get older? Research has shown that brain games help boost memory and help keep our brain healthy. A very old friend of mine recently told me she had Parkinson’s Disease and the doctor advised her to start playing video games and brain games [...] Related posts:

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Where to Find Socks Made in America

JE Jones — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:01:11 +0000

Do you think it’s important to buy Made in America products? A while back, my husband and I decided to try and buy American products when we could. When my husband needed new socks though, we searched all the big box stores nearby but didn’t find any made in America socks. Recently, I was visiting [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Keeping Your Smile Bright-Tips for Selecting Medicare Dental Coverage

JE Jones — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:26:15 +0000

Here’s another guest post by Ross Blair, CEO of PlanPrescriber, on Medicare issues. When I was growing up it was very common for people in their late sixties, early seventies to have dentures. But today, people are living longer and healthier lives, and older adults are more likely to keep their teeth for a lifetime [...] Related posts:

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Eight Retirement Planning Tips You Can Start Right Now

JE Jones — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:10:57 +0000

You want to retire. How confident are you that you’ll have a comfortable retirement lifestyle? Recently, the Insured Retirement Institute found that only 36 percent of baby boomers are feeling confident they will have a comfortable retirement and 64 percent believe they will need to take a post-retirement job. This blog post covers more recent statistics [...] Related posts:

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Senior Cruises - Enjoy the Good Life

JE Jones — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:54:40 +0000

After 25 years of marriage, I finally got my husband to go on a cruise with me this past week. We were both in the Navy, and he always said he’d had enough of ships and cruising to last a lifetime. However, when it came time for our 25th anniversary, he told me to pick [...] Related posts:

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North Texas Tornados Too Close for Comfort

JE Jones — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:40:24 +0000

The tornadoes in north Texas yesterday came a little too close for comfort! I’ve lived in north Texas for 7 years now and when I first moved here, the tornado sirens really freaked me out. Being from Oregon, tornadoes were one thing I had no experience with. Over time, I’ve become less fearful of them [...] No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

The Pros and Cons of Maintaining 2 Homes for Retirees

JE Jones — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:15:34 +0000

Today I have a guest post written by Suzan Bekiroglu, published author, freelance writer and editorial and SEO consultant. For many retirees, choosing where to live after they’ve stopped working will be one of the most difficult choices to make. For many people, the choice comes down to keeping the family home next to relatives [...] Related posts:

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Tax Tips for Boomers and Seniors - Are You Getting All the Deductions You’re Entitled To?

JE Jones — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:39:03 +0000

Getting all the tax deductions you’re entitled to is a great way to save money each year. Today I have another guest article by Ross Blair, President and CEO of Plan Prescriber, Inc. to discuss this issue. By Ross Blair, CEO of Plan Perscriber Whether they’re visiting the doctor more, starting their [...] Related posts:

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4 Tips to Continuously Challenge Yourself in Retirement

JE Jones — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:13:50 +0000

In retirement, most people don’t miss working, but they may miss the challenges that a job brought to their life. Even though we stop working, it’s important to continue to find challenges to make life interesting. Today I have a guest post by freelance writer Marianne Ashley on this very topic. When we reach that wonderful [...] Related posts:

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Planning for Retirement from the Baby Boomer Perspective

JE Jones — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:22:58 +0000

Today I have a guest post by Jason Holmes, a regular writer with Debt Consolication Care.com and is also a contributory writer with other financial sites. Planning for your retirement from the perspective of a baby boomer Baby boomers comprise of the entire generation who were born between 1946 and 1964 and according to recent reports, 35 [...] Related posts:

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