Welcome to the February 10, 2009 edition of boomers and seniors - news you can use. This is the third edition of the Boomers and Seniors Blog carnival and there are some great posts for you to read from blogs that range from financial to back care to seniors’ support.

The hosting duties for the Boomers and Seniors Blog carnival are rotating through interested blogs, so read through to the bottom for how you can host the blog. And now… the carnival!

Finances are a big concern for many boomers, seniors, and the people who love them.

Jeff Rose presents 2009 Changes to Minimum Distributions (RMD) rules for Investors over 70 1/2 posted at Jeff Rose, saying, "Required Minimum Distributions had a change for 2009. Read here to find out how this effects you."

I was fortunate to have a wonderful guest poster and am presenting 10 tax tips that seniors should know posted at Seniors Support, saying, "A tax expert offers 10 tax tips for seniors - a valuable resource for Seniors in the United States."

Silicon Valley Blogger presents Working Past Retirement: Job Seekers Over Age 55 posted at The Digerati Life and One Family writes about 401K/IRA/Retirement Account 2009 Reallocations posted at One Family’s Blog.

Here’s an interesting post and one that is a good reminder, I think. Erland Schulze presents Using Gardens To Fight The Recession posted at My Garden Blog, saying, "Learn more about gardening at: http://www.gardenintoolsworld.com"

Super Saver presents Retiring on the Cheap - Part II posted at My Wealth Builder. And what’s a financial section without a post from Money Blue Book, where Raymond presents Second Stimulus Check For Obama 2009 Economic Stimulus Package?.

Heading on over to health issues:

Since antioxidants have been in the news for some time now, Ross presents What Antioxidants REALLY Do (and easy ways to get enough)! posted at Energise for Life, saying, "Everybody has heard of antioxidants, everybody knows that are good for them and it feels like every food and drink product under the sun claims to have them. But what are antioxidants and why are they so important? Oh, and what is the easiest, and best way to make sure we get enough!"

Falling is a huge concern, so I have two posts over at Help My Hurt that are interesting. The first, Older women who get little sleep may have a higher risk of falling covers two issues - the need to get enough sleep and what can happen if you don’t. This one, We have the iPod, the iPhone… now the… iShoe! takes a look at how to prevent falls.

Matthew has some good information in the post Home Safety Information for Alzheimer’s Disease posted at Fast Medical Information, saying, "If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease then there are many challenges to face in everyday life. This will include the freedom that you provide within your home that will keep them safe and stop you from worrying."

Keeping an active mind is important in helping your physical body, so Alvaro Fernandez presents Brain Teaser to Exercise your Memory and Reasoning Skills posted at SharpBrains: Your Window into the Brain Fitness Revolution, saying, "Are you familiar with these American and international proverbs?"and Catherine Eagleson adds Hangman - A Great Word Game For All Ages! posted at Crosswords For Fun, saying, "The word game Hangman is fantastic for adults as well as children. It is a great way to keep the brain and mind active. Play it on your own, or team up with the grandchildren."

Back pain is a very common issue among all age groups. Dean Moyer presents Microdiscectomy and Herniated Discs posted at The Back Pain Blog, saying, "This is part five in the series, What Causes Herniated Discs? In previous articles, we specifically looked at the effect of compressive loading and axial torque and the role they play in producing herniated discs. This time we examine the latest research findings on the downside of physical therapy and the Catch-22 of rehabilitation."

And in keeping with the theme, Gina LaGuardia presents Making the Grade: The Intergenerational School posted at Seniors For Living, saying, "Volunteering can improve one’s health in a number of ways (such as increased physical strength, improved cognition, and prevention of depression). Researchers are now demonstrating that the same holds for those with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairments. Enter intergenerational schools, where seniors connect with students and everyone benefits."

Now, with safety in mind, Kaye Swain presents Medical Alert Systems Mean You’re Never Really Alone posted at SandwichINK.com, saying, "Do you have an elderly parent living alone, or who spends days at a time alone when you are traveling? This article discusses an excellent option to give them, and you, an extra measure of security."

We have two submissions on senior housing:

Jeff Rose presents Retire by the Water - Marble Falls, TX posted at Consumer Boomer, saying, "Looking to retire by the water? This might be the spot for you." and Gina LaGuardia presents Choosing an Assisted Living Facility posted at Seniors For Living, saying, "When it comes to making an assisted living decision for a loved one, there are a number of important factors to consider."

Amanda CMJ presents Introducing Our New Series: “Grandparents, Grandchildren” posted at Extra (Hour)dinary Parenting, saying, "Thanks for the chance to participate. Hope you enjoy this!"

And finally, some posts on life and living.

I posted this last night here at Seniors Support after someone I work with sent me the link. It’s quite touching, for everyone, not just caregivers, although I believe that every caregiver should read it:

A letter to a doctor.

April offers a post from another point of view about caring: Are Your Children Prepared to Take Care of You? posted at Our Blog: Articles and Advice for Older Adults and Their Families, saying, "There are a lot of details involved in planning for the future. If you’re planning to have help in the future, you need to tell someone how to help you…now."

And, Natalie Tucker Miller, IAC-CC talks about what many people fear in What to Do (or How to BE) With a Diagnosis of Dementia posted at Ageless-Sages, saying, "When you get a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one, how can you approach the future with a peaceful heart? Understanding how these feelings show up and learning to honor them and move forward can turn a devastating thought into one that allows the joys, inherent in all life situations, to surface."

That concludes the February 10th edition of Boomers and Seniors Blog Carnival. Submit your blog article to the next edition of boomers and seniors - news you can use using the carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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