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Women in the Sandwich Generation Need to Start Taking Better Care of Themselves
In last week’s election, did you notice all the references to the Pink Stampede? There were several firsts for women – Nikki Haley (South Carolina) Susana Martinez (New Mexico) and Mary Fallin (Oklahoma) were all elected in states that never had a female governor before. Despite these historic events, women continue to lag behind in issues related to taking care of themselves. They seem to have other priorities that can’t wait. According to AARP research, 44 million members of the Sandwich Generation, most of them women, are caregivers for aging … Continue reading
Brain Exercises for Sandwiched Boomers
Yesterday we highlighted a recent study that found conducting Internet searches enhances brain function. Today lets look at additional means of exercising your brain to keep it active and dynamic. Here are some tips to follow: Exercise your brain with mental aerobics just as you do your body. The Seattle Longitudinal Study found that 66% of older Americans doing brain exercise activities had significant cognitive improvement. Learning new skills increases the number of neural connections in the brain and keeps them firing. Explore new areas and interests. Have you wanted … Continue reading
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Tagged AARP, brain power, crossword, exercise, Internet, memory, Sandwiched Boomer, UCLA study
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Your Personal Health Plan: 10 Tips for Self-fullness
The proposed national healthcare bill is sparking discussion across the country. Members of Congress are finding vocal constituents at town hall meetings in their districts. Is it a real grass roots protest or astroturf? When AARP representatives prematurely end a meeting because senior citizen members there challenge AARP support of the bill, frustrations grow on both sides. And when the White House posts a blog encouraging citizens to report “fishy” information about the proposed health plan, the controversy widens. What can you do? Learn more about the House health bill … Continue reading
An AARP representative, interviewed on the Today Show, highlighted the financial pressures on the Sandwich Generation – struggling to pay for their kids’ college education and, at the same time, helping support their aging parents. That’s another concrete reason why you may be fighting inertia. Read on for some final tips on getting started again. Make a public commitment to family members who want to see you succeed. By telling others about your intentions, you create a stronger reality that will keep you feeling motivated. Engage friends in your pursuit … Continue reading
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Tagged AARP, Baby Boomers, goals, intentions, motivation, positive reinforcement, Today Show
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