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Sharon's Senior Living Blog February 2009 Archive

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

Why is RV Travel So Popular with Baby Boomers?

Thursday February 26, 2009
I used to think RV travel was for people who weren't brave or hardy enough to camp in a tent. Now that I'm on the far side of 50, camping ... Read More

Exercises That Are Easy on the Knees

Tuesday February 24, 2009
A reader asked for advice about the best exercises following knee replacement surgery, and it turns out that the recommended choices are good for every older adult because they provide ... Read More

The Benefits of a Good Marriage Continue After a Spouse's Death

Friday February 20, 2009
I was surprised to learn that the benefits of a good marriage appear to last even after a spouse has died, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Learn ... Read More

How Caregiving Strains Boomer Marriages, and What to Do About It

Monday February 16, 2009
About 25 years ago, I experienced the joy, stress and emotional rollercoaster that came with being the primary caregiver for a very dear friend. It strained my marriage as I ... Read More

Retirement Living: Where Would You Like to Live?

Friday February 13, 2009
With so many boomers considering retirement in the near future, housing options are on many people's minds. I dream about retiring to someplace warm, with mountains close enough so I can ... Read More

Confused about Digital TV? Check Out Digital TV 101

Tuesday February 10, 2009
We've been hearing about this for more than a year, and now the time is getting closer. On June 12, 2009 (originally scheduled for February 17 and later extended by ... Read More

7 Causes of Aging Skin, and How to Control Them

Saturday February 7, 2009
I was still in my 20's when my mother reached her 50's, and I remember looking at her one day and wondering if I would be as wrinkle-free as she ... Read More

Enjoy Camping? Get a Lifetime Senior Pass to U.S. National Parks

Monday February 2, 2009
When the weather is cold I like to daydream about warm weather, being outside and enjoying the sunshine. And every year I look forward to one of my favorite activities--camping. If ... Read More
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