Welcome to the April 22, 2009 edition of Boomers and Seniors: News You Can Use. This issue focuses heavily on financial news — with the state of the economy, I’m not surprised. Of course, as with all other Seniors and Boomers carnivals, you’ll also find a diverse mix of lifestyle pieces, valuable caregiving and senior housing resources, and advice-driven posts about health and wellness, aging, and trends that can help simplify your life.

Boomer Issues

One of the most exciting thing about being a baby boomer is becoming a grandparent. For those of you who aren’t as physically close to your grandchildren as you like, there are ways to stay close and connected. Laura Nuhaan presents Easy Ways for Grandparents to Stay in Touch with Grandchildren posted at FamiliLink Blog.

Daycare vs. Grandparent Care: Which One Is Best, posted here at SeniorsforLiving.com, explores a controversial study that states that children in the care of their grandparents are less ready for school than their daycare counterparts. What do you think?

Forget about frail grannies knitting in their rockers. More and more of today’s grandparents are head of the household, says Beverly Mahone in her post Raising Children: Grandparent Style at BOOMER WORLD.

Senior Care / Caregiving

Natalie Tucker Miller, IAC-CC says, “Observing dementia can provide a surprising blueprint for how to approach life.” Check out Dementia Up Close posted at Ageless-Sages. Bonus post: Don’t miss How to Stay Centered After Lilah’s Stroke.

Kaye Swain presents Welcome to Caregiving’s Progressive Party – SandwichINK-Style posted at SandwichINK.com. “It addresses several options for caregivers who would like to share hospitality in their home but are unable to, due to the restrictions from the caregiving situation,” says Swain.

In addition, don’t miss Swain’s important post on why A Power Of Attorney Is a Vital Part of Eldercare — “It discusses some of the lesser known situations you can run into with banks and other companies who don’t want to accept your power of attorney.” Then follow up with the second part of the series to learn about other complications that can arise.

Senior Housing

Dale Carter blogs about a Retirement Community Going High Tech at Transition Aging Parents. “New technology enables an eight-acre retirement community to provide immediate response to residents in need of help, anywhere on the grounds,” he says, including wireless access for all.

For those considering assisted living, Lisa Sneddon offers this informative post at Senior Living Information, based on her readers’ top concerns: Assessing Assisted Living: The Top 5 Things to Consider. Click in to see what they are.

“Condo’s are falling in price around the country but there may be more in store,” advises Mr. ToughMoneyLove. Get the details in his post Downsizing to a Condominium – Is it Too Soon? at Go To Retirement. As for other retirement trends? Check out Downsizing to a Prefab Home to discover the new trend in modular housing.

Retirement & Financial Issues

Jeff Rose provides answers to two very confusing financial topics in his Consumer Boomer blog.If you’ve ever wondered How You Can Tap Your 401k With No Penalty or about Estate Planning Basics: Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy, don’t miss these posts.

Silicon Valley Blogger warns, “Boomers should make sure they’ve got their liquid accounts in a safe place.” Learn how to make the move in FNBO Direct: Best Online Savings Account, ETrade Bank Interest Rate At 3% APY posted at The Digerati Life.

The Smarter Wallet poses the question Does Your Estate Plan Expect You To Die Broke? Get tips on what your savings plan should focus on.

John Harding presents a real life look at a Social Security Rip Off posted at Mexicali MaryAnn. Makes you wonder what you’re paying for that you shouldn’t be.

Boomer Health and Wellness

Is it gas pains? Indigestion? Or, the real thing? For many, the signs of a stroke are confusing, which is why Amy Porter’s post at Vitesis, How to Recognize a Stroke, is a must read.

“Ask anyone who is above the age of 40, and he or she will tell you that burning calories is a top priority,” says the FeminineSpirit blogger. Check out  Easy Ways to Fuel Your Metabolism to learn about the Skinny Switch Secret.

If you’re feeling down and blue, try getting out there. Some fresh air and a brisk walk can do wonders for your mood, says Peter Stockwell in Senior Walking Fitness Beats Depression posted at The Senior Walking Fitness Blog.

B.M. Garrett offer tips and hope for a long life in the post Healthy Living for Seniors at i-Diet & Fitness. “Youthful and healthy living for senior citizens isn’t just a dream,” says Garrett. “Healthy living for seniors provides the means for more mobility, better general health and less dependence on others.”

Ladies, ready to get clicking? Erika Collin presents 100 Best Wellness Blogs for Women posted at Masters in Health Care.

For Your Reading Pleasure

Patricia Grace presents a poignant post, Forgiveness Is Not Always Easy, at Aging with Grace CareConnection. Find out what the series finale of “ER” taught her about the elderly.

Have you recently turned 50? You’re sure to relate to Lisa Spinelli’s humorous post Hot Flash: I’m Turning 50 at Greener Pastures: Personal Finance.

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