Welcome to the June 23, 2009 edition of Boomers and Seniors – News You Can Use – the first of the summer! And with the new season comes new trends, advice, and resources for boomers and their aging loved ones, courtesy of the fabulous blog contributors below. Enjoy, and keep cool!

Boomer Trends

Here’s an interesting trend to consider: Retiring Overseas. SeniorsForLiving’s very own Michelle Seitzer highlights author Barry Golson’s tips for spending the golden years abroad.

Looking for a fun activity for you and your grandkids on a rainy day? Kaye Swain presents Rainy Day + Chuck E. Cheese = Happy Grandkids & Grandparents posted at SandwichINK.com, which offers some practical tips for navigating the popular play place.

Confused by the big move by TV to digital? Maryan Pelland of the Digital Grandparent blog presents TV’s Changing Bandwidth to help demystify the technology behind the changes. “The TV conversion has befuddled lots of us,” she says. “TV is a big part of life and here’s an explanation of one more piece of the puzzle.”

Senior Care/Caregiving

With the largest generation of Americans entering the latter stages of life coupled with our longer life expectancy, it is crucial that patient care is readily available, writes Victoria Powell in her post Arkansas’ Institute on Aging Gets $33.4 Million. Read more about the good news at the VP-Medical News blog.

Mary N. presents a roundup of blog resources suited for Only Child Parent Caregivers. Posted at Eldercare on Hubpages, if you’re an only child taking care of an aging parent, you’ll find some useful advice and realize you’re not alone.

Caring for an elder is tough work, and if often takes it toll on the caregiver, who is more often than not female. Patricia Grace uncovers The new ‘female problem’: Caregiver stress at the Aging with Grace CareConnection blog, revealing why it’s vital for caregivers to first take care of themselves.

Financial Issues

The prescription drug bills of a senior with medical conditions can be staggering! SeniorsForLiving’s guest blogger from Boomerator.com offers some great tips on how to save money despite the rising costs of prescriptions.

No matter how carefully you think you planned out your retirement, the economy has more and more people adjusting their best laid plans. Check out Super Saver’s post Planning to Retire Later Also has Risks for some resources on how and why you may have to reconsider your retirement at the blog, My Wealth Builder.

When it comes to the golden years, two areas of finance that you’ll spend countless hours thinking or worrying about are your pension and your social security check. Jeff Rose covers both topics at the Good Financial Cents blog. Check out Company Is Going Bankrupt. What About My Pension? and Cash Your Social Security Check Now Not Later; your wallet will thank you for it.

Mr. ToughMoneyLove offers unique strategies for those living on a fixed income: How to Make Your Retirement Money Last posted at the Go To Retirement blog. “Find a strategy that works for you,” he urges.

If your parents’ money is disappearing, you need to intervene, poses Patricia Grace in her post, Does the Buck Stop Here? at the Aging with Grace CareConnection blog. “If your elderly loved one is spending money inappropriately, this could be a warning sign,” she says. Find out why…

If you’ve got another minute to think about your financial future today, Jeff Rose has one more important post to share:  What’s in a Number? Choosing a Withdrawal Rate for Your Retirement Assets.

Health & Wellness

You’ve seen the commercial, now get the facts about RLS. Heartstrong’s post Restless Leg Syndrome May Increase Your Risk for a Heart Attack posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong sheds some light on the relationship between the two ailments. If you have RLS, it’s a definite read.

Catherine Eagleson presents Improving Your Memory posted at Crosswords For Fun, saying, “It seems to be harder and harder to remember the stuff that matters amongst all the chatter and static of the ever-increasing, technology-based information overload.” Click into her post on Improving Your Memory at  Crosswords For Fun for some slick memory tricks.

When you reach a certain age, some health examinations must be done, one being the colonoscopy. “Recently there has been a movement to find an alternative technique to colonoscopy that will bring more people to get their routine screenings done,” claims the How To Live a Longer Life blog. A recent post, CTC Scan vs Colonoscopy: Which Is Better? weighs the pros and cons of the latest CTC Scan technology.

Dale Carter poses an interesting question at Transition Aging Parents: Can Memory Loss Be Prevented? “Read about a new research trial assessing whether learning a new skill can preserve cognitive function,” she encourages. “Quilting, anyone?” Don’t miss her short and sweet list of tips to incorporate into your lifestyle to prevent memory loss.