6 of the more interesting things people were saying about boomers this week.
You cannot afford to get sick. Well we knew that. Out of Practice is one doctor’s book about why he left his practice. It confirms what you already feel when your doctor touches you with his pencil, listens quietly and refers you on to a specialist. His assistant hands you a bill for $285 because he does not discuss money. He does say however, “… There is, amazingly, no time or room for sick people in the doctor’s office.â€
Did you know that there is an app for short-term memory loss that will keep you from repeatedly asking whomever is in the room,”Did you see where I put my glasses?”
Substance abuse is reportedly on the rise among the 50 – 59 year olds. Admittedly there is enough instability in the world to push people over the edge. Read on to understand why this is affecting this age group more.
The revolution on Wall Street is being televised after all, contrary to Gil Scott Heron’s admonitions. You can support the revolution even though you are at home if this is your persuasion. Find out how.
Boomer Grandparents, a website I encourage you to visit, has an informative post on Google voice and includes a link to a video on how to make it work. Check it out.
Interested in volunteer travel opportunities. Visit www.itchyfeet.com. Consider this volunteer travel as a retirement strategy and a way to suss out potential affordable winter alternatives to Florida.
I am beginning to sense the recurring themes in the boomer posts. I will continue to search out and share the less obvious. Please share any particular ideas of interest to you.
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