You’d be lying if you said you’ve never had one of those moments where you’ve said or thought “why aren’t there more hours in the day?” With all that we have going on in today’s society, there just isn’t enough time each day to accomplish our goals during our career days or in our retirement. While there’s no way to find more hours in the day, you can get some of them back with increased productivity and efficiency in everything that you do. To help you make the most out of every day, over the next couple of weeks, we will be featuring a number of articles on the following aspects that will help you take control over time:

1. Sleeping for productivity

2. Eating your way to a 36 hour day

3. Learning to multi-task effectively

4. Organizing your way to success

5. Learning how to get it done faster

6. Learning while multi-tasking in your free time

7. Using technology to increase productivity

8. Turning off

9. Asking for help

Via: Gaia.com

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Sad but true, money rules the world, and in order to ensure your financial future and security as a boomer woman, you need to take matters into your own hands. Follow these 6 tips for controlling your financial future, so your life heads down a path that brings you comfort and satisfaction:

1. Let go of the idea that it’s too late – you might feel that as you approach your senior years, it’s too late to get yourself out of any financial mess you’ve made or learn new methods when it comes to managing your finances. When it comes to financial planning, it’s never too late to start!

2. Learn about money – this may sound obvious, but start doing your homework and research about all things finance. Learn about investment options, about financing available, about interest rates, and about anything that’s likely to apply to your situation before you even make your next move. Books and the internet are both great resources

3. Talk to a financial planner – you can hire a personal money adviser or speak to one that’s already available to you at your Florida bank (although someone independent might be more impartial) in order to keep you informed and help you make financial decisions

4. Support yourself – if you don’t have the means to save, invest or pay off debts, you might need to get a job. Find something you love, but ensure you have a set goal for earnings that will help you reach your financial goals

5. Pay off debts – don’t put it off, find a way to start paying off credit cards and loans right away

6. Save and invest – put money away every month without fail, every little bit will help you reach your financial goals and bring financial security

Via: Let Life In

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Retirement is not supposed to be stressful, but planning for a trip away from your Florida home can be, because it’s an overwhelming process. To make travel planning easier, there are websites that act as main resources for a number of aspects that you’ll want to consider for your trip. Check out these sites to reduce the burden and stress, so all you need to worry about is enjoying your upcoming vacation:

1. Kayak – in order to find the lowest price fare available for their destination of choice, seniors can browse flights at this website. This is also a way for seniors to read about the various destinations and traveller reviews to make a decision about their trip. This saves the hassle of having to check fares and flight times at multiple airlines, and seniors can book directly with this travel site or use it simply as a resource

2. Away –if you’re travelling at a destination you’ve never been to, it’s hard to know what there is to do there, and leaving it until your arrival can require you to be perhaps more impulsive than you’d like. Seniors can login to Away and browse the destination they’re travelling to in order to find activities. This resource can also be used before a destination is settled on to help determine where to go!

3. Hotwire – when seniors are planning a trip ahead of time, they can setup to receive email alerts when there are sales on trips to a destination they’re considering, and prices are available for flights, accommodations and all aspects of travel

4. Orbitz – seniors who are thinking about taking a cruise or a different kid of trip, can look at Orbitz before booking to compare prices and also receive travel insurance

Via: Associated Content

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While many doctors believe in managing what ails older adults with multiple medications, a more holistic approach can have a number of proven benefits to senior health. Touch and healing massage both have their places in the healthcare of seniors and can have the following benefits:

1. It can improve the mobility of seniors who otherwise find it too challenging or painful

2. Can help seniors to relax, addressing stress and sleep issues like insomnia that are also prevalent in seniors, effecting their overall health and well-being

3. Increases circulation in the limbs and joints, improving lubrication which can help to prevent the progression of diseases like arthritis

4. Flexibility, coordination, strength and posture are all improved when massage is applied to seniors

5. Wounds heal faster with the power of touch

6. Respiration and digestion are both stimulated with overall helps to improve the health of seniors

7. Respiration can be improved with touch and massage, and energy levels are boosted

Of course, the greatest benefits will occur when administered by a massage therapists, but family members can learn simple techniques to apply at home as well.

Sources:

1. EZine Articles 

2. Associated Content 

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Breast cancer screening is an important part of health maintenance for older women; however, there are still many women that avoid getting their mammograms out of fear. It’s fear about the process, and the fear of knowing that something could be wrong that leaves many women in the dark about a potentially crippling disease. Here’s what you can expect from the process; now that we’ve put your mind at ease, embrace breast cancer awareness month and have your breast cancer screening completed!

1. When dressing the day of the mammogram, avoid applying deodorant, talcum powder, or any other heavily scented items that can be irritating to others, or that could affect the imaging. Also wear a 2 piece outfit.

2. When arriving at the imaging office, you will be asked for copies of previous mammograms, if they do not have them already, and will also ask you to fill out a form with your medical records

3. Upon going into have the mammogram done, you will be asked to remove jewellery and clothing that can interfere with the procedure, including your shirt and bra, and any other clothing you have on above the waist

4. To prepare for the mammogram itself, one breast at a time will be placed on an imaging cassette and will be compressed with a paddle so that the maximum amount of breast tissue is visible on the image

5. The image will be taken and then the process will be repeated with the other breast

6. The images will be examined, not for results but to ensure they are effective. Typically, you will be allowed to get dressed and wait to find out if you are able to leave, or if more images are needed

7. The images and results will be returned for your doctor for review

Sources:

1. About.com 

2. Imaginis 

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Q – There are states between myself and my grandchildren; it’s hard to find creative ways to stay in touch, but I want to make sure they know that their grandmother loves them and is trying to have an impact on their lives. Is there anything I can do to make our phone calls more memorable, or other ways to really make our interactions from a distance more special?

A – Here are some tips for grandparenting from a distance:

1. Take advantage of technology – email and social networking sites can allow families to remain connected. Post pictures, videos and share stories using sites like Facebook or others that can help keep grandparents and grandchildren up to date on what’s happening in each other’s lives

2. Create fun long-distance games – to stay connected, grandparents can try fun long-distance games that let their grandchildren know they’re loved and being thought about. Create personalized crossword puzzles or word searches, send them a jar of M&Ms to countdown to the next visit, or play long-distance hide and seek, having someone hide items around the house and then giving the clues to their grandchildren over the phone

3. Make a point to get together – it’s hard to bring families together, and easy for too much time to pass between visits. Family reunions that bring grandchildren together with their grandparents should happen at least once a year no matter what!

Sources:

1. Let Life In 

2. FamBooks 

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Today it’s not uncommon for grandparents to be the primary caregivers for young children, with more than 6 million households living with this arrangement. But this does not come without obstacles. Taking in a child in older adulthood comes with challenges as a result of age, health and financial aspects.

1. Seniors who are retired often have limited finances available, and adding another member to the household can come at an increased expense

2. Seniors may not have the same physical capabilities that younger parents would when responsible for the physical care of children when carrying them around, bathing, and physical chasing after children

3. Seniors may neglect their own health needs when worrying about others

4. Seniors may be under the stress of legal issues when trying to adopt a child or ensure that they legally remain the child’s guardian

Love is the first step in overcoming these challenges, because seniors who have that for their grandchildren can get over the rest, but they might need a little bit more help along the way and can take note of the following tips:

1. Find out if there are assistance programs available in their area to help grandparents raising grandchildren financially

2. Remember to simply do the best that they can, and remember, that loving the children and ensuring their safety, health and happiness is all that’s really important

3. Of course, the health of their grandchildren is important, but grandparents need to remember if they don’t take care of themselves, they’ll be unable to care for anyone else

4. Seniors can try to minimize the stress of the process by seeking support from those who have been in similar situations

5. Respite help is necessary to give seniors a break. If children are too young to be in school seniors can find a daycare or ask for help

Sources:

1. Care-givers

2. AARP

3. Answers for Families

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In the past, it was common for men to control the finances in the relationship, especially when they were the only ones in their families working outside of the home. This can leave boomer women in a vulnerable situation when they need to manage their money to create security for their retirement, but due to lack of experience, there are a number of mistakes that they can make that need to be overcome!

1. Some boomer women expect they’ll receive an inheritance – women who are fortunate enough to still have parents alive, might expect that at the time of their passing, they will receive a large enough inheritance to carry them through retirement. There are no guarantees if boomers will receive an inheritance at all, and if they do, they may not know if it will be enough to finance their senior years

2. Reliance on a spouse – many women allow their spouse to control all aspects of finances and also assume that their loved one is effectively planning for their retirement. Both partners should be involved in financial management, or at least have an awareness

3. No planning for women on their own – boomer women might assume that their spouse will be with them forever. But death or divorce can change this, and women need to make sure they have their financial ducks in a row so they can survive on their own

4. Expecting a man to save the day – some women on their own have the “prince charming” attitude and are waiting for a man to sweep them off their feet and fill up their bank account

Via: Let Life In

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Breast cancer is an illness that many of us have come in contact with, especially if we’ve been fortunate enough to live well into our senior years. We might not have personally struggled with the illness, but most of us know someone who has, or someone who has had a life changing scare. To support breast cancer research and help spread awareness about the disease, we can all get involved through these simple methods:

1. Wear or hand out pink ribbons – show your support by breast cancer by wearing a pink ribbon. You’ll find them for sale at establishments around Florida, available if you make any donation to the cause. Or you can make your own pink ribbons to wear and hand out to friends and family

2. Wear pink – even if you can’t afford to make a big donation to a breast cancer cause, simply wearing pink clothing items, along with a pink ribbon will help you show your support and honor those who have successfully fought the disease or lost their battle

3. Fundraise – holding an event with a pink theme, where the proceeds will go towards breast cancer is a great way to bonds with others over a common cause and give something back to breast cancer research. Hold a bake sale, or get creative and think up another event

4. Try a run/walk for breast cancer – while many took place over the summer, runs and walks for breast cancer are still ongoing in October

5. Shop for breast cancer awareness – breast cancer awareness merchandise is available where a portion or all of the proceeds of a sale go to breast cancer. This way you donate, and show your support with your merchandise

6. Donate – make a donation online, by phone or in person to breast cancer research

Via: Associated Content

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If you’re a senior who sees aging as a process of degradation, it’s time to re-evaluate what you want out of life. Think positive, and cease the opportunity to really discover yourself, beyond the roles that your life has dictated, and connect with those that are most important to you.

1. Push aside the roles that have been set for you – don’t look at yourself as the person created by adaptation to a career or family life, take a long hard look at who’s really in there and consider your goals, dreams and aspirations

2. Pursue self-exploration – in order to really get a grasp of who you really are, pursue new hobbies, explore interests, travel, form relationships; all of these things can aid in self-discovery

3. Find ways to look inside yourself – getting in touch with the person inside can be as simple as trying yoga or meditation; activities that cut out the noise and allow us each to focus on ourselves

4. Reconnect with loved ones – take the time to really get to know the important people in your life in older adulthood. You’ll find that with defined familiar roles no longer in the forefront, you’ll be able to see your adult children for who they really are as people and re-connect with your spouse or partner on a deeper level

Via: Second Journey

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