Welcome to our August 25, 2009 edition of Boomers and Seniors – News You Can Use. In other words, it’s our say-goodbye-to-summer edition, which is why we’ve packed it with hot topics and sizzlingly useful advice! Enjoy…

Senior Care/Caregiving

For many caregivers and those who have elderly loved ones, keeping seniors happy in their own homes for as long as possible is first and foremost. Find out the moves baby boomers just like you are making to accommodate “Seniors Who Decide to Stay Put.” Aging in place is a popular topic of conversation these days — add your feedback to this recent SeniorsforLiving.com blog post.

If you’re exploring senior housing options and are deliberating between nursing homes, Eric Dowdy’s post, Study Finds Not-for-Profit Nursing Homes Provide Better Care Than For-Profits, may be a help for you. For more on this, and other elder care decisions, add Aging Services of California’s blog to your daily reading list.

In Kaye Swain’s two-part series, Email For Our Aging Parents and Relatives Part 1 and Part 2, she highlights email options that are easy for aging seniors. “While most of us who are Sandwich Generation caregivers would be lost without our email, cell phone, and other hi-tech communications,” she explains, “our aging parents are often quite a different story. Fortunately, there are some new options available for our aging seniors, with a little help from us.”

Geriatric care managers may seem like a luxury in this tough economy, but think about the value they bring in terms of knowledge, experience, and access to resources, says Dale Carter in her post Five Things You Need to Know about Geriatric Care Managers at Transition Aging Parents. Find out what five things you should consider before you begin your search for the right geriatric care manager for your parent.

You’re only as old as you feel, right? Well, to see that mentality set to hip-hop (yes, hip-hop!) music, you just may want to head to the theater to see “Gotta Dance.” Watch and see the first senior dance troupe with the New Jersey Nets take the court – and America – by storm. The trailer, embedded on SeniorsforLiving.com’s Gotta See Gotta Dance, will definitely get you movin’ and groovin’!

For another heartwarming read about aging with class, click into Going Gray — or Purple — Is Easier With Friends posted at All Things Aging. This reflective article about connecting with friends who know you well by Ellen W. Miller, executive director of the University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community, underscores the importance of social engagement in our older years.

Did you know about the big AARP backlash going on with regard to the latest health care debate? Nearly 60,000 members have actually left the organization, reports Derrick Grant in his post AARP versus American Seniors Association (ASA) and the Health Care Debate. Learn more about the issues, how they affect you, and check out the ElderGuru.com blog.

Financial Issues

When it comes to paying for elder care, families often have to think outside the box and seek out alternate ways to afford it. Patricia Grace presents a look at the Senior Living Line of Credit option in her post Eldercare Funding Options – Part 1 at the Aging with Grace CareConnection. See if it’s a viable tool for you!

As boomers, even if your house-buying days are over, you should still think about your credit score. The Smarter Wallet blog presents Equifax Credit Report and Score: Review of Equifax Products. “Everyone, including boomers, should keep an eye on their credit,” they say.

Everyone has a vision of their ideal retirement. And if you read Emotional Planning for Retirement to Avoid Family Conflicts, you’ll understand why it’s a good idea to discuss your dreams with your partner and family. Check it out, and learn more at the Planning Your Retirement Smart Way blog.

Health & Wellness

Here’s some food for thought, courtesy of our very own Michelle Seitzer: Drinking and Swearing Might Improve Your Health. Find out what some recent studies are saying, and get the scoop on why moderation is key.

If you ask Jody T. Fransch, it’s totally possible to live and thrive to 100. Follow the advice posted in 7 Health Habits That Will Help You Live To 100, and give yourself a shot at shooting for those triple digits. And, for more on the goal of living to be a centenarian, click into Emma Taylor’s 100 Web Tools to Help You Live to 100.

How we stay healthy – at any age – is intrinsically connected to what we eat (and don’t eat), which is why Nancy Lapid’s Celiac Disease in Elderly People posted at About.com Celiac Disease, fascinated me so much. Find out how eliminating gluten from one’s diet can help counter the affects of Alzheimer’s, age-related illnesses, and more.

Donna Hull presents Staying Healthy on the Road posted at My Itchy Travel Feet, saying, “Tips for taking care of your health while traveling.”

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of Boomers & Seniors: News You Can Use to be held at CareBuzz.com on September 8th using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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Enjoy the rest of summer!