Spring is such an unpredictable season. In some places, the weather is perfect. In others, it’s either starting to get summer hot or it’s freezing cold. Our Best of Boomer Bloggers are enjoying it in their own ways and writing down their thoughts in this week’s roundup. Caregiving someone who is sick When someone we love is sick, sometimes we aren't sure exactly how … [Read more...]
Where Did All the Candles Come From?
Age is a funny thing. How old do you have to be before you get only one polite candle on a birthday cupcake? Is it time to grin and quote Robert Osborne, “my age and my phone number are both unlisted?” You can change it! Do a little math and you’re in the forties . . . not including the summers. How about celebrating your 40th birthday for the 28th time? You can … [Read more...]
What to Do if You’re Not Happy with Your Medicare Advantage Plan
If you’re not satisfied with your current Medicare Advantage plan, you should make sure to replace it with a policy that suits your health and budget needs. The best way to do this is by exploring ways to narrow down your coverage options. Mark Your Calendar for These Enrollment Periods There are certain enrollment periods that … [Read more...]
How YOU Can Save Money with Senior Discounts
If you’re like me, you hate being called a senior. I’m in my sixties and aside from a few physical kinks here and there, I still feel young. But age has its advantages and there are plenty of perks available to our age group, known as Senior Discounts. You may have been avoiding them because of the insinuation that it means you’re old but here’s why they’re cool. This post … [Read more...]
Do You Love Acting? Senior Theatre is Alive and Well
Have you ever dreamed about acting on stage? To tread the boards emoting Shakespeare or kick up your heels in a musical? You may have been an active member of your drama club in high school, but then reality set in and you ended up working a regular 9-5. Well, it turns out more and more Baby Boomers are living out their fantasies performing in Senior Theatre and having a blast … [Read more...]