According to a recent survey done by the Pew Institute, “Baby Boomers: The Gloomiest Generation”. Who knew? Pew states: Members of the large generation born from 1946 to 1964 are more downbeat about their lives than are adults who are younger or older.
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Archive | June, 2008
Of Boomers, Pew Reports, Aging, and AARP
Posted on 30 June 2008
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Sex and senior, Pt. 4, Sex Drive and Prescriptions
Posted on 26 June 2008
No Sex Drive? Your Medications Might Be the Cause for the 65 Plus population, seniors, boomers and beyond
Use of certain drugs, including antidepressants, anticonvulsants, chemotherapy drugs, or even beta-blockers for high blood pressure can reduce your sex drive, as can excessive amounts of alcohol. Any medication that affects your nervous system might have some detrimental effects. See information at bottom of blog.
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Light and luscious blueberry scones
Posted on 24 June 2008
Blueberry scones remind me of summer morning sunrises, outdoor breakfasts, rays of sunshine streaming through leaves and landing on my face.
But despite this lovely aura surrounding England’s version of the breakfast biscuit, a certain speculation arises for me when it comes to their texture. Should they be dry and crumbly, light and flaky, or moist and fluffy?
I found my favorite texture combination at
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Humor in Heaven, Guess a Good Laugh was needed there: Dody Goodman and George Carlin
Posted on 23 June 2008
Humor in Heaven, Guess a Good Laugh was needed there: Dody Goodman and George Carlin
Dody Goodman, the comedian known for her television appearances on Jack Paar’s late-night talk show and as the mother on the show “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” died Sunday at 93. Do you remember Dody? I used to watch her on Jack Paar. She had a unique voice.
George Carlin, who had a history of heart trouble, also died Sunday evening after entering a California Hospital complaining of chest pains.
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Sex and the older adult, senior, boomer, Part 3, Myth vs. Fact
Posted on 20 June 2008
Putting Out the Big Secret: Dispelling the myths about sex and older adults
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Myth: Older adults aren’t having sex.
Fact: The biggest fallacy is that it doesn’t happen. Yes, it does happen, and people are still interested. The interest is less. The activity is less. But it’s still there and shouldn’t be ignored. In fact, 25–55% of those 65-plus reported having sex in the past year.
