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Plus lots of fun stuff! If you're helping someone or want info for yourself, you will find this valuable.
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Check Out Our Cork Leprechaun Crafts!
Leprechauns are fun for St. Patrick's Day, of course, but you can make them any time. Especially if you're Irish! These are made with corks. We show two different kinds for two different looks. And one can be used to cork a bottle. Perhaps beer or root beer for your festivities. And give it with a "luck-o-the-Irish" chocolate gold coin!
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New - Crafts Central
Have you seen the newest button on our Menu Bar? The button is Crafts -- You'll find it under the Fun & Activities heading. It's basically our "craft central" page, called Easy Craft Ideas! So take a look. You'll find our craft pages nicely categorized and linked. Plus, we also have our Share Your Craft forum, where our visitors submit the favorites they've made (including photos on most), at: Share Your Crafts. Lots of great ideas for activities in both the forum and our main craft area! Make sure to check out the Crafts button and the forum link!
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Cool Quote & Retirement Message Ideas
Are you looking for a really cool quote or retirement message? Well we have dozens here on many topics, for all occasions. Some from famous people, some from folks you may never have heard of. And perfect if you like to make your own cards, posters, flyers, invitations, banners, etc. Or if you need something interesting for a speech or presentation. Take a look here!
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Retirement Financial Planning - From Here to There
Done your retirement financial planning? Seem overwhelming? Tips and questions to get from Here...to There.
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More Healthy Snack Recipes From You
Our Healthy Snack Recipes page is one of the most visited. You may know that the way you snack can literally be a matter of "life or death." Especially for elderly who tend to snack instead of eat regular meals. So what can we do to make sure we get enough nutrition? Snack healthy! And we have a Forum page in which you can share your favorite snacks - or put in a request or ask a question. It's really simple. Just jump in! So do...
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Delicious Healthy Dessert Recipes
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy dessert recipe for a special occasion or the holidays? Or just for fun? We have some fantastic ones; some that have been in the family for generations. Like two kinds of pumpkin pies, an apple crisp with an unbelievable topping, and one of the best fresh strawberry pies you'll ever taste (not that gelatinous kind). Not to mention cookies and quick breads. Lots of ways to modify and use them too, including for low salt or sugar needs. Fun to make for either groups, or individually. You've just got to check these out!
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Should I Retire - or Re-fire?
Have you ever asked yourself (especially during financial ups and downs), "Should I Retire?" Do you really want to? Is it sort of going to be an escape ... and from what, to what? How did the whole history and concept of retiring start in the first place? Find out this, other options, and questions to ask yourself.
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Elder Estate Planning - and Plunders
Elder estate planning can seem very complicated. Learn the easy basics here and how not to botch it.
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Finding A Financial Planner - And Getting A Good One
Finding a financial planner takes a lot of careful preparation. If you want someone really good. Maybe you've experienced financial upsets during these times, or have been toying with the idea of getting advice, or are helping a loved one. Or know someone who is looking for a financial planner. As you know, just like with a mechanic, they are not all the same. You need to know specific questions to ask yourself and to ask the potential financial planner. Do you know them?
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Flower Templates and Designs
We've got lots of design templates a-brewing. And the first of them are up and ready for you to print and use for projects. All copyright-free. Flower templates and designs come in really handy if drawing is not your strength, or if you just need some new ideas for your projects. Lots of uses! Keep checking in for more templates...to come soon.
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Learning and Volunteer Ideas
Are you or a loved one looking for something new to do or learn? Perhaps a way to help or give back? Or maybe you work with seniors and elderly and would like to get them more involved. As you know, sharing gives a sense of satisfaction and purpose to life. There are ideas people of almost any age and ability level can do. Check these out -- maybe you can even help start something new.
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Care For Elderly In Home - Tips and Ideas
Care for elderly in home takes a lot of planning, whether a loved one is staying in their own home or moving in with someone else (perhaps you). Here are some great tips and ideas to consider, including having some fun!
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Mini Mouse Crafts Amusing and Easy
Mouse crafts and mice themes are always popular. And ours even include crafts with candy, as well as fun chocolate crafts. Perfect for simple senior activity ideas, or elderly activities for those who may have some limitations.
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Really Easy Apple Craft Ideas
Don't miss the newest additions to our apple craft page! Apples are not only abundant in fall, they are available all year long, so these ideas are perfect any time. And you can make them with kids too.
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Gourd Craft Ideas - Gifts, Ghouls and Grannies
You've got to see these really whimsical (and super easy) gourd characters - they'll make you smile! Gourd craft ideas are fun all year round and make great fall craft projects. These funny folk take just minutes to make. Great for all ages, including for elderly activities.
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New Global Dementia Statistics Spell Urgency
Dementia Statistics in the (Sept.) 2009 World Alzheimer Report are staggering. Our easy summary explains it concisely. So you don't have to dredge through their 96-page document to find the important facts. But if you want it, we do provide a link to the full document, as well as the shorter Executive Summary Report.
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Our Free Newsletter!
Don't forget to subscribe to the "Elder-Boomer Buzz," our free newsletter! It's really short, usually about five paragraphs. Because of so many requests, it's now predominantly about activities, crafts, hobbies, nutrition, foods, and recipes; plus any senior or baby boomer issues that may be of interest relating to them. We will, however, include a little something different from time to time as new and timely information about other issues comes to our attention ... travel, health, retirement, financial, legal, etc. Every issue is different. Its sent to you twice a month by e-mail, on the first and third Mondays of the month.
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Super Easy Dipping Chocolate
Dipping chocolate makes a fun and yummy project you can eat! For all ages. Great senior activity ideas included. Perfect for simpler elderly activities too. We have a super easy microwave method, plus a home-made method. And lots of fun decorating ideas no matter what you dip!
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Fish Taco Recipe
We just had to add our yummy Fish Taco Recipe, as another addition to our collection of nutritional eating. If you've never tried it, this is an outstanding version, with plenty of fresh ingredients, and some surprises too to give it special pizzaz! I'm a really picky eater and I loved it. And this recipe is perfect for fiesta party ideas -- don't forget to check out our fantastic fiesta page!
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Finding A Hobby --
Finding a hobby or a new one can bring you years of enjoyment. This is the coolest list of hobby ideas (for all ages) to get your imagination in gear. So if you're thinking about retirement or are already in it, and wonder about a retirement activity (or two) to fill your hours, or have experienced new limitations, or want something fun to do with kids, or just plain want to expand your horizons, you've come to the right place. We have loads of ideas here.
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NEW Elderly Activities Page !
We've completely re-vamped our entire Elderly Activities page, with specific and easy projects and activities to do for elderly seniors who may have limitations or mobility challenges. Take a look!
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Cataract Surgery Recovery --
Cataracts are very prevalent in the 55+ age group. Here is some important information that should put your mind at ease. Cataract surgury is one of the most common surgeries performed, is highly successful!
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Elderly Nutrition -- updates!
We've updated our Elderly Nutrition page with lots of new material and findings! As we age, nutrition becomes a bigger issue to ward off what may seem like an endless parade of possible problems. But there are many solutions, just in what we eat alone.
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Elderly Nutrition Snacks!
We have loads of super-healthy (and delicious) suggestions for snackers of any age. Here are some important yet simple snack items to just have around.Especially great for those who don't or can't cook, have small appetites, and snack a lot. Now you can make sure to get plenty of nutrition.
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Chicken with Chocolate Sauce!
A fabulous new Mexican recipe for your fiesta! Have your ever tried (or even heard of) chicken with chocolate sauce? Try this unique dish!
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Have a Fiesta !
See our fiesta party ideas for indoors or out, and can be held in any season. We have easy recipes, including some delicious and easy Sangrias. Plus fun projects for decorations and centerpieces to prepare for your party, too.
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Fishing-Themed Party !
Check our elderly fish party activities for fun theme-based recipes and ideas - all about fishing!
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Elderly Nutrition Problems
See our important new updates about elderly nutrition problems, and learn what to do. Elderly nutrition problems are caused by many reasons and can have serious health consequences, including with the mind and memory.
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Debt Collection Laws
If you know someone who has debt or is in collections, you must read these important facts on scams, harassment, and what collectors can and cannot do and say -- by law. Included is special inside information from a former "insider" that you would not necessarily find out about otherwise.
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New Travel Tips - Near or Far!
Any season can be a favorite time for travel -- either near or far. But if you're age 50 and up and maybe think you're no longer a "spring chicken" (remember that saying?), you know that a really successful trip is all in the details of planning.
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