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Bone Density Scan: Why Women Over 50 Need to Schedule One

October 19, 2019 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 12 Comments

Prevent osteoporosis by having a bone density scan

I had my bone density scan this year, which is recommended for women 50+. It’s a quick and easy low-radiation test that takes no more than 10 minutes to complete but it’s so important for at our age. My scan indicated that I have Osteopenia. That sounds ominous, but it’s just a scary-sounding name for some bone loss, which not uncommon for a woman over 65 like me. A visit … [Read more...]

Tips for Combating Cold Weather Blues so You Won’t Feel SAD

September 18, 2019 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski Leave a Comment

Sadness in winter

coldWe’ve gone through enough yearly transitions into the cold weather months to know that with the seasonal change can come feelings of sadness. Believe it or not, there is a medical term for this. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is common in the gloomy fall and winter months and is accompanied by feelings of hopelessness. It is also more common in women than in … [Read more...]

Top 10 Things I Learned in Retirement Lifestyle Creation

September 4, 2019 by Patricia Doyle 5 Comments

Create your retirement lifestyle

My retirement was highly anticipated and poorly prepared. I had done due diligence on the financial side of things, but I had just vague assumptions about what life would be like if I didn’t have to work every day.  I was a Type-A, critical-thinking workaholic. I had no hobbies, no exercise program, and few friend connections outside of my work relationships. I was too busy … [Read more...]

What is Functional Fitness and Why Do You Need It After 50?

August 16, 2019 by Candi Randolph 6 Comments

Functional Fitness

Functional fitness. Are you familiar with the term? Let’s look at an example and see if you can relate: You’re spending the afternoon with the grandkids and things are going oh-so-well. No bumps, scrapes or bruises, everyone’s happy and smiling. You attempt to pick up the youngest, a sturdy little guy about 18 months old, and put him in his high chair for a snack. … [Read more...]

Best of Boomer Blogs – Thoughts and Introspection for a Happier World

August 4, 2019 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

Help build a happier world

As the summer chugs on our Baby Boomer bloggers are writing about a variety of topics that include traveling, finances, mental health, aging, and ways to create a happier world. Me, I’ve been paralyzed by the horrifying things that have been happening on the home front with 4 mass shootings in the U.S. in one week (Brooklyn, Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton) and dealing with my … [Read more...]

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Forever young at heart, I’m happiest when I’m traveling but when I’m not, I love to play in my hometown of Los Angeles. Aging is an attitude.  It’s all how you react to it. I choose to ROCK it!

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