OUR ARCHIVES : October 2011

Rules for Living in an Intergenerational Household

After reading that there was a growth in intergenerational families, I wondered if this was yet some other infestation I had to spray my yard for. But I discovered that “intergenerational” had to do with people, not weeds. It seems that a new generation every 20 years and a slow economy has resulted in families [...]

Change Things Up to Boost Your Brain Power

Keeping your brain active is no-brainer geezer goal. You can creatively boost your brain power by taking advantage of your normal, everyday activities. Sandwich Making. Ya gotta eat. So why not turn an ordinary kitchen activity – making a sandwich – into a brain booster. Open your refrigerator. Scan for potential sandwich fillings. Sliced low [...]

Next Level Boomer Products

Boomers are going to be big spenders in retirement. Companies whose products are aimed at the 18 to 49 year old marketplace (e.g. slasher movies, rap CDs, tattoo parlors, and nipple ring manufacturers, to name a few) are not appealing to these geezers. For those companies that want to get ahead of the curve, think [...]