tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46196348205805018422024-03-13T21:09:04.243-07:00Retire USA blog ARCHIVEThis is the Retire USA Blog Archive. See http://www.RetireUSA.net/blog/ for the latest Retirement Information.Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01652708521221215325noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-81985699168739633812012-02-23T23:03:00.001-08:002014-06-11T23:07:49.629-07:00The Retire USA blog has moved ..This is an archived version of the old Retire USA blog.<br />
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<br />Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-25217775944497514572012-01-09T11:29:00.000-08:002012-01-10T00:18:18.556-08:00Silvers Summit at CES 2012 Las Vegas - Sessions Summary, times, speaker bios<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here from the Silvers Summit website are the sessions, times, and speakers for the Silvers Summit at CES Las Vegas. We'll try to live blog the first session in our next blog post here at Retire USA where getting you valuable <a href="http://retireusa.net/" target="_blank">retirement information</a> fast is our top goal. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The focus of the Silvers Summit is the intersection of seniors, defined as those age "50+", and technology, but there's generally a lot of overlap with broader retirement themes. Seniors remains one of the fastest growing groups of technology adopters and recent innovations in computing and health care make it imperative that retirees and "soon to be retired" folks stay abreast of the latest developments that might make their life easier. </span><br />
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Silvers Summit Welcome and Morning Keynote:</strong><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">“Conversation with the Change Agent on Aging”</strong></div>
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How can you capture the $2.3 trillion in purchasing power of the boomers and beyond? In the first “Conversation with the Change Agents,” our intrepid journalist goes one-on-one with Emilio Pardo of AARP – advocacy group for 40 million Americans age 50+ – to answer that question.</div>
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Sherri Snelling, CEO, Caregiving Club</td></tr>
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9:50–10:35am</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rise of the Silver Surfers: How to Use Non-Traditional Marketing to Reach a Traditional Audience</strong></div>
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Boomers spend $7 billion online annually, they are the fastest growing group on Facebook and 55 percent of those age 55-64 watch online videos. Silvers are dating, shopping, traveling, caregiving, reconnecting – all online. Panelists will discuss how to tap into this huge boomer customer segment using online and social media marketing techniques.</div>
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<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Panelist:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Peter Greene, Senior Vice President – Durables Strategies, Nielsen<br />
Pete rDeMaris, VP Marketing & Ecommerce, UnitedHealthcare<br />
Karen Klein, CEO, Silver Planet</td></tr>
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10:35–10:40am</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">On the Road, On the Go: Mobilizing Your Product Development Efforts to Keep Up with the Fastest Growing Population Group</strong></div>
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Consider this: 7 of the 13 cars you will buy in your lifetime will be purchased after age 50 and more “alpha” boomers (age 55-64) own an iPad or smartphone than any other age group. Panelists show how to grow your market share in competitive industries by keeping up with the independent, age-defiant Silvers audience.</div>
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10:40–11:25am</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">On the Road, On the Go: Mobilizing Your Product Development Efforts to Keep Up with the Fastest Growing Population Group</strong></div>
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Consider this: 7 of the 13 cars you will buy in your lifetime will be purchased after age 50 and more “alpha” boomers (age 55-64) own an iPad or smartphone than any other age group. Panelists show how to grow your market share in competitive industries by keeping up with the independent, age-defiant Silvers audience.</div>
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<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Panelist:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Jake Sigal, founder and CEO, Livio Radio<br />
Chris Holbert, CEO, SecuraTrac<br />
Nick Pudar, Vice President of Planning and Business Development, OnStar</td></tr>
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11:30–12:15pm</div>
</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top" width="25%"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #585858; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">All for One, One for All: Showcase of the Best “Design for All” Products and Services</strong></div>
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Strategy or serendipity? “Universal design” means products that are “ageless” – good for consumers whether age 18 or 80. Panelists showcase companies that reaped rewards of a “design for all” approach (whether they planned it or not) and how you can apply these lessons to your product development and marketing plans.</div>
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<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Panelist:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Curtis Stone, Director, QoLT Foundry – CMU<br />
Michael Lee, Senior Advisor, Digital Strategy, AARP<br />
Susan Ayres-Walker, Managing Director, SmartSilvers Alliance</td></tr>
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12:20–1:00pm</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Silvers Summit Lunch</strong></div>
</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top" width="60%"><div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #585858; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Networking and Meet the Authors</div>
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1:00–1:30pm</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Afternoon Keynote: “Conversation with the Change Agent on Technology”</strong><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong></div>
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He saw a future no one else did and created the first cell phone while at Motorola. In our second “Conversation with the Change Agents” session, visionary Martin Cooper goes one-one-one with respected cable TV news anchor and host, Alex Witt of MSNBC, to discuss a future where technology changes our lives helping us live longer, healthier and happier.</div>
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<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Keynote:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Martin Cooper, Chairman, Dyna LLC</td></tr>
<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Moderator:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Alex Witt, Anchor, MSNBC</td></tr>
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1:30 – 2:00pm</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sterling Award Presentations</strong></div>
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The Sterling Awards honor the top products that have enhanced and empowered the lives of older Americans. We will also present our first Sterling Innovator Award to Martin Cooper. Sponsored by AARP.</div>
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2:00–2:45pm</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Power of Connecting: Creating Longevity and Good Health for Silvers and the Businesses That Serve Them</strong></div>
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Studies and books like <em style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">The Blue Zones</em> show us we will live longer if we stay connected to family, friends, community. The same goes for good business relationships. Panelists will discuss successful partnerships for intergenerational learning, accessibility and safety that can create new revenue streams.<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></strong></div>
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<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Moderator:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Neal Cutler, PhD, Executive Director, Center on Aging, Motion Picture & Television Fund</td></tr>
<tr style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><td align="left" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top"></td><td align="right" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Panelist:</td><td style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: white; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: white; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-color: white; border-left-style: dashed; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: white; border-right-style: dashed; border-right-width: 1px; border-style: initial; border-top-color: white; border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 10px; vertical-align: baseline;" valign="top">Richard Lobovsky, Vice President, Business Development, Lifecomm<br />
Mike Starling, Vice President, Executive Director, NPR Labs<br />
Brooks Kenny, Chief Marketing Officer, Lotsa Helping Hands<br />
Dan Siewiorek, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University</td></tr>
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2:50 – 3:40pm</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Field of Dreams 2020: Home & Community – Plan for Aging, Benefit for All</strong></div>
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Today, 35 million Americans are over age 65 – a number that will double in 10 years. An older population’s lifestyle presents endless opportunities. Panelists will discuss the trends in “smart homes and towns,” how builders and community designers are using technology to meet the needs of its aging citizens and where the opportunities are for your business.</div>
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Alex Go, CEO and Co-Founder, Virtual Health<br />
Adam Vollmer, Senior Engineer, IDEO<br />
Fred Allegrezza, CEO, Telikin</td></tr>
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3:45-4:30pm</div>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Games Silvers Play: Using Entertainment to Improve Health & Wellness</strong></div>
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From Farmville to cognitive brain health games and social gaming – more Silvers are finding online gaming both a source for entertainment, improving health and doing good in the world. Panelists discuss how fun and games for boomers and beyond can mean serious profits.</div>
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Randy Paynter, Founder & CEO, Care2<br />
Nancy Padberg, CEO, Navigate Boomer Media</td></tr>
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<strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">From “Me” to “We” Generation: Acquisition & Retention Through Serving Older Customers</strong></div>
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Today there are 100 million Americans over age 47. An aging population produces a windfall for companies, but are you ready to serve them? Panelists will discuss the trends in customer service for an older audience – how to acquire, retain and drive revenue with an aging customer base.</div>
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John Marick, CEO, Consumer Cellular<br />
Bill Lyon, Director, LifeStation</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-75575083504383431422012-01-09T11:13:00.000-08:002012-01-09T11:13:32.153-08:00Silvers Summit at CES 2012 - Where retirement and technology mergeTomorrow we'll be reporting live from the Silvers Summit and other venues at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Silvers Summit is a growing movement of technology companies working to provide seniors with helpful information and technologies in the areas of health, entertainment, home management, and more. We'll have reports coming this week live from Las Vegas. Check out the Silvers Summit official website for more: <a href="http://silverssummit.com/">Silverssummit.com</a>Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-28603579024061112002012-01-08T19:29:00.000-08:002012-01-08T19:37:06.863-08:00Retirement State by StateRetire USA has launched and we're adding thousands of retirement records along with state retirement and city retirement introductions for over 250 cities across the country.<br />
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font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-center;">Wisconsin</a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small; text-align: -webkit-center;"> </span><a href="http://www.retireusa.net/retirement/wyoming.htm" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; text-align: -webkit-center;">Wyoming</a>Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-61434762592041057212011-12-24T21:26:00.000-08:002011-12-24T21:26:19.478-08:00Retire USA updateHi Folks - just a quick update here to let you know that Retire USA is almost online with over 5000 retirement records, city pages, and state pages covering retirement themes throughout the USA. We're also in the process of developing an expanded blog section that will include features by dozens of writers all over the country, featuring themes relating to you and your retirement. Thanks for your patience and be sure to stay tuned for one of the best online retirement resources in the country, coming this month! Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-65467441342746785762011-08-04T10:56:00.000-07:002011-08-04T11:28:32.213-07:00Moving When You Are "Older"More on the move of Karen, 66 years old, and Ruth, 99 years old. We moved from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, Oregon to Portland, Oregon and I for one (Karen) learned lots about myself, about the logistics of moving and much more. I want to share with you some of the ways that I was able to make the actual process of packing and moving a little easier. <br /><br />First rule; get rid of everything you possible can. I really mean that from bottom of my toes! Have a yard sale, donate to shelters, churches, organizations like Goodwill, and my personal favorite, the "FREE" sign in front of my house. My discards were like a treasure to many people and the smiles and gratitude were really worth so much. Often times I would put a listing on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Craig's</span> List for the free things I had in front of the house and not long after it hit the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Internet</span>, people would appear to take the things with them. <br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Another</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">helpful</span> reminder is to accept the offer to help pack your things. Many friends will step up and say, "what can I do to help?" so let them know, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">don't</span> be shy. My rowing club friends came over one afternoon, brought some take out food, and a bottle of wine( well, a couple of bottles) and we packed my entire kitchen! We had so much fun, and it was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">such</span> a huge help to me. By the way, if you are a rower, and ever find yourself in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span> Oregon, look up the club and they will be happy to have you join them for a row. <a href="http://www.ashlandrowingclub.org/">www.ashlandrowingclub.org</a><br /><br />Then hire some pros to help you pack your truck, van, POD or whatever mode of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">transportation</span> you are using. Save your back! They also know how to do it perfectly so that your possessions are safe, and you can use much less space that by trying to do it yourself, no matter how good you think you are. I know this can get to be a little expensive, but if you can possibly do it, it is money well spent. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Siskiyou</span> Movers in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span> are brilliant, and can pack like putting together a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">puzzle</span>. 2 Brothers Moving in Portland unpacked us, and they are fast, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">efficient</span> and went the extra mile by setting up beds for us. <br /><br />You have choices depending on your moving situation as to what kind of transportation you will use. I chose to use PODS, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">because</span> I was not sure if I would have to store things before my new house <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">would</span> be available. This is a great feature, as you can store the container as long as you need and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">don't</span> have to rush to get it unloaded and back before another day's charge is added on. PODS was pretty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">efficient</span>, not perfect, but all in all they were the right choice. I would just suggest keeping in touch with the main call <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">center</span> to confirm the arrival, pick up, etc. <br />And if you have pets, ( have a dog and two cats) remember this is a stressful time for them as well. I moved my sweeties in my car on the day I left <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>. Several days before our take off, I had placed their crates in the house with comfy blankets and kept the door open. The cats especially loved to wander in and out and finally started sleeping in them. So, by the time I was ready to travel the 5 hours up the freeway, they were used to their traveling crates. Keep in mind if it is at all warm outside, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">even</span> 68 to 70, you cant leave them in the car for more than a couple of minutes when you stop to get something to eat or use the restroom. I had packed some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">lunch</span> for myself and so when I stopped to get gas mid way, I gave Max, my dog, a potty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">break</span> and some water and off we went to our new home. <br /><br />Planning, accepting the help offered, taking care of your back,all will help you have a positive experience moving.Karen Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-19006370354392093342011-07-29T11:33:00.001-07:002011-07-29T11:53:52.613-07:00Hoarding and SeniorsI have mentioned that when it was time for my 99 year old aunt Ruth to face moving to Portland, well, just let me say the hoarding personality came out loud and strong! I admit that it was a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">challenging</span> process to let go of things that had been in my life for many years. And so when I got so much resistance from my auntie, I tried to be sensitive about it and let her stay in charge as much as possible. <br /><br />Of course if you are one of those people who get to live to this ripe old age of 99, you can imagine the the amount of "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">collectibles</span>" you would accumulate. One of my aunts hobbies is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">photography</span> and creating albums and scrapbooks. A very honorable hobby, and one that all of her family has benefited from. But, she will tell you that she started taking photos when she was thirteen years old and had a little Brownie box camera. Well, she has saved every single photo, and negative from that day on! Plus, she has created many albums of her travels and the family, enough for a room of their own. <br /><br />She is also a very sentimental person and if you gave her a plant from the florist in 1963, you can be sure she has saved the vase it came in.............because "you" gave it to her. so, when it was time to pack, we talked about priorities and our goal in moving and the great benefit of getting to live closer to all the people we love. So, I will say she got very brave and gave away her couch (a huge thing) and she felt very proud of that. She realized that going to an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">assisted</span> living facility, she <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">wouldn't</span> be needing many kitchen things so she gave those to my cousin who could use them. But, really that is where it stopped and all I could say to her is "we will get what we can in the POD (more about PODS later) and when it is full, then that will be that. We cant afford another POD." Well <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fortunately</span>, our movers were brilliant and able to get <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">everything</span> in the POD. If you are moving to or from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, Oregon , <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Siskiyou</span> Movers are fantastic! <br /><br />I have read about the hoarding personality and I do know that it is more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">prevalent</span> with seniors, but there is help available. Two organizations that can assist you are; National Association of Professional Organizers <a href="http://www.napo.net/">www.napo.net</a> and Nation Association of Senior Move Managers <a href="http://www.nasmm.org/">www.nasmm.org</a> One thing I believe has helped my family keep my aunt's hoarding in control is that we hired a very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">competent</span> house keeper to come in weekly to clean and clear her house. <br /><br />I have many more tales of moving in retirement years, so tune in later.<br /><br />KarenKaren Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-45235915592358177932011-07-25T13:40:00.000-07:002011-07-25T14:04:43.629-07:00The Art of Letting GoWhen my 99 year old aunt and I decided to move from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, Oregon to Portland, Oregon, I had no idea I would learn so much about myself. I learned the value of letting go. Letting go of material stuff is what I mean. I have always loved garage sales, and old things that I knew I could do something with at some time. I have subscribed to sentimental reasons for hanging on to something pretty <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">useless</span>, like a rock or a thread bare skirt. But faced with packing and moving (not to mention the cost involved) all these prize possessions, I started to ask myself why? I learned that it is truly a process, not something that one can come to overnight. When i put my house on the market, I went through my house and "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span>-cluttered", as requested by my real estate broker. I rented a storage unit, and thought I was doing a great job by stashing things that I really liked and/or needed, while giving away loads and loads of other things. <br /><br />I started to put a "free" pile in front of my house, and made my way to Goodwill many times. I really was proud of myself. Well, as I have whined about several times in this blog, it took 14 long months for my house to sell. When it did, the buyer wanted a 30 day <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">closing</span> and so I had to hustle to get myself packed up. So, I went to the storage unit to retrieve those "necessities" I had stored all those months. When I started to unpack it all, I was amazed that most of the things I had felt unwilling to let go of, suddenly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">didn't</span> mean anything to me. Something had <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">definitely</span> shifted and I will tell you that about 85% of the contents in the storage unit found new homes. <br /><br />I had been paying $45 a month for 14 months rent, that is $630! And I really did not have to do that. But, during those long months, I had been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">searching</span> my soul for more understanding of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">myself</span> and what my priorities in life are, and I think that had more to do with the letting go than anything. the material items were simply a symbol of my unresolved "life questions". So, in retrospect, I guess you could say that the $630 was spent on my own therapy. <br /><br />I believe that Seniors, and retired people are more vulnerable to hanging on to things,and there is research to back that up. I will share more with you on this issue later. And wait till you hear about the "Queen of Keeping <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Everything</span>"..............my Aunt Ruth!Karen Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-7754242221542186822011-07-22T11:14:00.000-07:002011-07-22T11:36:09.733-07:00The Perfect Senior ResidenceAs I have mentioned, upon moving to Portland, Oregon, our family had the task of finding the right assisted living situation for our 99 year old auntie. With the amazing women of Golden Placements we found the perfect place. The Heights At Columbia Knoll was our choice. Many factors went into deciding upon this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">particular</span> place. First was the level of professionalism and care that Aunt Ruth would get. Services, cost, cleanliness, and location were all important as well. The location was perfect as it is less than 10 minutes from my home and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">about</span> the same for my daughter. So this insured that Auntie would have visits from us frequently. It is also a beautiful facility. It is situated on 9 acres, with soaring Doug Fir trees and a view of Mt. St. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Helens</span>, and the Cascade Range. My aunts apartment has a view of the "dog play" area, so she can enjoy the antics of the resident pooches. The food is incredibly good, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in fact</span> Auntie says that the clam chowder is the best she has ever had! A big plus for us that she can get her meals "to go" or even order them delivered to her room. There are so many amenities that have made it the perfect place for us as a family and also our dear aunt. The website is <a href="http://www.theheightsatck.com/">www.TheHeightsatCK.com</a> There are many things to consider when choosing a facility such as this, and especially for a member of the family that is frail, or quite elderly, as moving is a huge <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">stress</span>, so avoid the need to do that and make sure you do your homework before <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">making</span> the final choice. I just want to say one more thing about The Heights, and that is the professionalism and kindness of the staff. they truly go out of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> way to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">accommodate</span> the resident.Karen Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-53467291089805371182011-07-17T15:39:00.000-07:002011-07-17T15:57:11.612-07:00Finding the Right Assisted Living FacilityAfter finding out that we could afford an assisted living facility for my aunt (thanks to the veterans widow benefits) I faced the problem of how to find and select one. Since we were moving from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, Oregon to Portland, Oregon, I was not familiar with our new destination. The wonderful women at Care Options Resources (who did the paper work for our <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">veterans</span> application) suggested I call Golden Placements. They explained that they are two women who have a business that specializes in helping families find an appropriate placement for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> loved one. They offer <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> services free of charge to the family and receive a payment from the facility that the family chooses. A real win, win for everyone. Well, these two <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">delightful</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">people</span> are really angels dressed up like ordinary women. Cherie became our go to person and she started the process by interviewing me <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">thoroughly</span> about my aunt. Asking what things she like, disliked, her body size, her personality traits, her <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">interests</span>, and on and on. It was so impressive to me that they were really interested in a good match. So, I traveled to Portland when they had lined up 4 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">facilities</span> for me and my daughter to look at. As Cherie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">accompanied</span> us through the apartments, dining rooms, beauty shops and all the various services that were offered, she asked very good questions of the staff, and pointed out things to us that we may have overlooked. After a long day, we <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">finally</span> chose a place for Aunt Ruth, and made the deposit. You will have to wait until tomorrow to find out where Auntie is living now, but I want to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">emphasize</span> the fantastic service we received from Golden Placements. Go to <a href="http://www.goldenplacement.com/">www.goldenplacement.com</a> to learn more about this respectful, helpful, nearly life saving business.Karen Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-39910583764300079922011-07-14T11:08:00.000-07:002011-12-24T21:26:32.687-08:00Financial Assistance for Widows of VeteransYesterday I told you that my 99 year old aunt agreed to move to Portland with me. So, during the months to sell my house I kept exploring possible housing ideas for her. We had thought I would make enough from the sale of my home to buy something in Portland that would have a mother-in-law unit or some kind of separate living <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">quarters</span> for her at my new place. Well, the real estate market did not cooperate with me, and my home sold for much less than we had expected. My auntie lives on social security, so there were really no funds for us to pay for an assisted living facility. I applied to many HUD funded senior apartments, but the waiting list was one to five years! That could be a deal breaker for a 99 year old! So, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">through</span> a very kind person who works for a high end Senior Retirement facility, I found an amazing, life saving organization. It is called Care Option Resources in Portland, OR. <a href="http://www.careoptionsresources.com/">www.careoptionsresources.com</a> When I called them to ask for any ideas about adequate <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">housing</span> for my dear elder, they asked me the question "Was she married to a Veteran?" And I told them yes, she was, and he had passed about 10 years ago. They asked some more questions about her income, health needs, etc. And, the good, actually GREAT news, is that it looked like she was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">eligible</span> for financial assistance for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">housing</span>. And the amount would be around $1000 a month! I could hardly hold back the tears of joy when I heard this. With her social security, and this assistance, she could live in an assisted living facility and be very well taken care of. <br />
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Care Options does the paper work, and of course with the government, there are stacks of it. They charge a very reasonable fee for this, and I would have paid twice the amount for the service. I want to share this information with as many people as I can, as this is not well known and I think of all the men and women who could have lived in a much more secure and healthy place had they been aware. I am sure that there are other non-profit organizations like Care Options in other states. You might contact them to get some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">referrals</span>. <br />
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OK................more of the moving adventures tomorrow.<br />
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KarenKaren Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-26923848008211492202011-07-13T13:53:00.000-07:002011-07-13T14:06:03.183-07:00Moving During Retirement YearsOne year ago, I wrote that I had my house for sale and I was planning to move out of town. that was sometime ago, so I will refresh your memory. I am retired, and realized that I really wanted to spend this last third of my life closer to my daughter and my family. I have lived in beautiful <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span> Oregon for nearly 40 years now, so it was a big decision. Well, now I am living in Portland, Oregon and am so happy that I decided to go ahead with it. <br /><br />In the 14 months that my home was on the market, (yep, 14 long months) I learned so many things about moving as an older person, (not ancient, older.............) and in the next few weeks I would like to share those things with you. The emotional, physical, and spiritual sides of us will be effected by this huge change. Oh, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in case</span> you forgot, I also moved my 99 year old aunt. I asked her of course if she was <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">interested</span> and she, like me, wanted to be closer to loved ones for whatever time she has left. So, along with all my personal growth, pain, joy and new understandings, I got to look into the world of Senior Assisted Living, and all that goes along with that. <br /><br />So, stay tuned my friends, more on the move of Karen and Ruth to the Rose City!Karen Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03632421300704713606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-9949529643782194092011-05-09T14:04:00.000-07:002011-05-09T14:35:06.508-07:00How To Find the Perfect Canine CompanionI recently wrote about pets, dogs specifically,and how they can help older adults maintain good physical and mental health. And finding the right dog is critical to the relationship being a positive experience. Many people get swept away with a dogs beauty, or maybe they have seen the latest movie with a very cute pup in it, or any number of ways to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">influenced</span>. But, the reality is that the beautiful Border Collie that is herding the sheep in the field, will not be a happy camper living in an apartment, with a person who cant give it a job or lots of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">vigorous</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">exercise</span>. And the majestic <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Husky</span> does not fit into the Florida condo life <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">style</span>. so, you see what I mean. Do your home work before you make this decision. See what temperment comes with different breeds, what about short hair v. long hair. As I get older, smaller dogs are better for me, when it is necessary to pick them up. I have found the very best place to go to adopt pets are the rescue organizations. They get to know the dogs, help fit them with the right person, and besides that, you would be saving a life, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">discouraging</span> practices like puppy mills. All of my pets have been rescue animals, and I have been blessed with many wonderful years of enjoyment with them. One dog in particular came from <a href="http://www.dogsforthedeaf.org/">www.dogsforthedeaf.org</a> Emily was a combo of Golden Retriever and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cocker</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Spaniel</span>. Dogs for the Deaf is a non-profit who trains assistance dogs for people with hearing loss. Well, Emily was a pooch who really <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">didn't</span> want to work that hard, but loved people, so she became a "career change" dog and I adopted her. I put her through the Therapy Dog training and when she was certified she went to my office in the hospital where I worked, and greeted and calmed people in crisis. When I retired she did too, and lived until last year when sadly she passed away. There are other wonderful places in my Southern Oregon area to find such wonderful dogs. <a href="http://www.fotas.org/">www.fotas.org</a> is the adoption center of the local animal control division, run mostly by faithful volunteers that can help you choose a dog. <a href="http://www.southernoregonhumane.org/">www.southernoregonhumane.org</a> is our branch of The Humane Society, a dedicated <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">group</span> of people to assist you in making a choice. And <a href="http://www.sanctuaryone.org/">www.sanctuaryone.org</a> is a Sanctuary for abused and neglected animals of all kinds, including dogs. I mention this organization because of the wonderful volunteer opportunities. And if you are not ready, or are unable to take on a dog, simply volunteering with them is a way to find great joy. <br /><br />I was really amazed at how much more I got from my pets when I retired. Getting to spend more time with them has certainly helped my mental and physical health. I highly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommend</span> it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-91352539811502040752011-05-06T08:08:00.000-07:002011-05-06T08:31:06.701-07:00Dogs and Their Retired PeopleOne of the things I have enjoyed since <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">retiring</span>, is observing what goes on in my neighborhood during the week days. In the past 5 delicious years of retirement, I have watched people walking on my street with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> dogs. I live in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">neighborhood</span> that has wonderful hiking trails, and quiet streets that makes it feel rural, even though it is 3 minutes to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span> Plaza. Consequently, this makes my Strawberry Lane neighborhood a favorite for dog walkers. What I have noticed is that over this 5 year period, some of the older dogs have passed on to pooch heaven and then for a time, the grieving person has walked alone. But, not much time passed before a new dog is on the walk. As I thought about this, I realized the importance of having a dog in ones life, and how these "walkers" were mostly retired people and they must feel the same way. <br /><br />I am not the only one who believes in the benefit of canine companionship. A study in the Journal of The American Geriatrics Society (May 1999) says that seniors that have a pet have better physical health and mental well being than those who don't. They are more active, (dogs need a walk), and they cope with stress better (physical contact with a dog lowers blood pressure). There are many other benefits as well. <br /><br />Some people may prefer another pet to a dog, but for me, there is nothing like the love and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">companionship</span> of a pooch. So, I will close now, as my buddy Max, who is a combo of Corgi, Jack Russel, Beagle, and who knows what else, is reminding me that it is time to go for a walk! <br /><br />Later I will give you some good ideas about adopting dogs, or having contact with them if adoption is not timely for you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-50535602922072492752010-09-30T17:52:00.001-07:002010-09-30T17:53:22.646-07:00Veranda Park Retirement Community, Medford Oregon<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeduck/4886451740/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4886451740_a24e011f54_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joeduck/4886451740/">Veranda Park Retirement Community, Medford Oregon</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/joeduck/">JoeDuck</a></span></div>Southern Oregon is home to some of the country's finest retirement facilities, and last month my parents and I toured one of the area's nicest and newest communities - Veranda Park in Medford, Oregon.<br /><br />I'd hoped to have a detailed account of our tour online by now but that didn't happen yet, so please stay tuned for a more detailed description of Veranda Park. We'll also be featuring some other Oregon Retirement communities over the coming months. <div><br /></div><div>For the most detailed treatment of your Oregon Retirement options, see our website <a href="http://www.OregonRetirement.info">Oregon Retirement</a></div>Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-6725191934678701272010-08-31T15:32:00.000-07:002010-08-31T15:35:18.770-07:00Telescope Eye Implant for Macular DegenerationIn an incredible advance in the field of high tech medicine, an eye implant is now being used to fight macular degeneration, a significant eye disease that affects millions of people - mostly seniors. <div><br /></div><div>Although the implants do not reproduce normal vision, they have been improving vision by about two eye chart lines for about 90% of the test cases.</div><div><br /></div><div>The FDA continues to review the technology but it is now available to many.<br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/30/AR2010083003972.html">More from the Washington Post </a></div><div><br /></div></div>Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-66843790505426627332010-08-30T10:41:00.001-07:002010-08-30T10:44:43.975-07:00Seniors adopting Social Media ... fast<div>A new study by PEW Internet Research suggests that seniors use of social media has recently almost doubled in only the past year - from 22% to 42% of seniors using social media networking. </div><div><br /></div><div>This appears to be consistent with the "adoption curves" of other groups, it's just happening a bit later for the senior crowd. </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.pewinternet.org/Press-Releases/2010/Older-Adults-and-Social-Media.aspx">http://www.pewinternet.org/Press-Releases/2010/Older-Adults-and-Social-Media.aspx</a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Joseph Hunkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12901043695395702119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-80090753939741321422010-07-13T13:11:00.000-07:002010-07-13T13:35:51.669-07:00Selling My Home of 40 YearsTalk about change! Well let me tell you that getting into the whole huge process of selling a home that you have had for nearly 40 years is no small thing! It has <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">required</span> many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">different</span> steps that I have started and have many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">steps</span> to go as it has not sold yet. As I have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mentioned</span> previously, my retirement plans changed over night. I really thought I would live the rest of my life in this wonderful house, nurturing the gardens every year to become more and more fruitful. But change is upon me, so I got on the real estate bandwagon to move onward. First thing I realized is that I wanted to list my home with a real estate agent. In years past it has been easy to buy and sell as an owner for investment or other needs. However, I think the role of agents has become more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">important</span> in that they really protect us as the laws seem to expand and change and become more and more complicated. So, if you are in this place of buying or selling, it is a good idea to interview some agents until you find the one that you are in sync with. I talked to three different brokers, all very <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">qualified</span> and people I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">actually</span> had known for years. but I finally chose one of the owner/principle brokers of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span> Homes. Their website is <a href="http://www.ashland_homes.com/">www.ashland_homes.com</a> and if you go to our site <a href="http://www.oregonretirement.info/">www.oregonretirement.info</a> there are many other real estate companies listed in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span> Oregon, my home town. <br /><br />This is just the beginning of this experience, and believe me when I say that the emotions that come up, the frustration, financial concerns, and physical exhaustion are all part of the pie. I will explore more of these things with you in days to come, but right now I need to mop my kitchen floor, because when your house is listed, it must be ready to show it's best at any given moment! Not what I thought I would be doing as a retiree!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-14093443882036413232010-07-08T14:06:00.000-07:002010-07-08T14:29:54.558-07:00Dealing With Change ContinuedYesterday I told the beginning of my story about how retirement plans can change in a heart beat. As you saw in yesterday's blog, my daughter had a near death accident. This made look my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">priorities</span> square in the face and see clearly what I wanted to do. What I wanted, needed <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">in fact</span>, was to spend this last one third of my life living much closer to my daughter and the rest of my family. When this was decided, I realized there was just one barrier that I would have to figure out. You see, I have a 98 year old aunt who lives here in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, Oregon too. She lives independently, and for the most part does really well. However, she still needs my assistance in many ways. So, I realized I could not move to Portland, Oregon where my daughter lives, without taking my aunt with me. So, that is what I decided to do. I was not sure how she would take my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">invitation</span> to pull up stakes here and move North, however, in her usual positive, enthusiastic way, she said "I think that is a wonderful idea!". Now here is a senior, who even at her advanced age, is full of life and adventure and willing to change. I have to admit, that her willingness to do this, helped me see how change is not so difficult after all. I stepped back from myself and saw how easy it had been in the 4 years I had been retired, to become very complacent and so comfortable that I was not <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">challenging</span> myself in many ways. Leave it to my 98 year old Aunt Ruth to show me the error of my ways. <br />So the next step was to list my house for sale. I also wanted to see what was available in Portland. I have gone to <a href="http://www.oregonretirement.info/">www.oregonretirement.info</a> to get information on real estate and many other things that I need to research for my big adventure. There is a lot more to share with you as this whole process unfolds. Every day a new feeling, worry, question, or doubt shows up. It is not just a slam dunk and all is well. But, I am learning and I will share my lessons with you as the days go on.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-63219145084741813662010-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:002010-07-08T09:06:56.884-07:00Attitude is everything!I know we've heard it a million times, but the truth remains: We can't change external events or circumstances (such as an aging body!), but we can control our attitude about them. Much research has been done about the mind-body connection, and how one influences the other. <br /><br />From a fitness point of view, regular exercise can help improve our attitude. How can you be in a bad mood when you have just returned from a vigorous walk with your dog joyfully bounding along beside you? You've sweated a bit, got your heart rate up, your joints and muscles all feel better, you burned off 100 calories.....life is good!<br /><br />Conversely, your attitude affects your physical state. Negativity impacts the immune system adversely, delays healing, and promotes disease. So even if you feel you are overweight and out of shape, start by adjusting your attitude to one of health and wellness - and go for a walk! Then compliment yourself on having done something good for your body and your mind.<br /><br />In Southern Oregon, we are blessed to have many opportunities for recreation and outdoor activities. One of my favorites is www.bearcreekgreenway.com. You can also find lots more ideas at our web site www.oregonretirement.info.Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01652708521221215325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-49614122138185352862010-07-07T15:05:00.000-07:002010-07-07T15:29:50.920-07:00Retirement Plans Can ChangeI have been retired for 4 years now, and when that final day of my career ended, I thought I had a plan set in stone! Well, things change, and how we deal with those changes can make or break us. I had what I considered a perfect retirement set up. I own a sweet little farm house on a half acre and I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">couldn't</span> wait to be more than a weekend gardener. I had built a green house, had raised beds full of compost thanks to my chickens, flower beds full of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">perennials</span>, and all setting in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">idyllic</span> town of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, Oregon. I saw myself doing all those things in my community and home that I never had time for when I worked as a social worker at a large hospital. I wanted to join a committee that was working on water issues in our town, become more involved with the local food bank, maybe even teach a few classes as I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sharpened</span> my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gardening</span> skills. Some of this plan was just getting under way, when this retiree had a real wake up call. I saw my priorities change nearly over night. The defining incident <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">happened</span> this last Christmas holiday. My adult daughter, her boy friend and their two dogs were visiting me from Portland, Oregon where they make their home. After a few days here in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ashland</span>, snowshoeing, eating, enjoying all the beauty of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">mountains</span> and lakes, they took off to visit friends in Bend, Oregon. On the way there, they hit black ice and lost control of the car. It was a terrible accident, but gratefully they all survived which was a true <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">miracle</span>. So, what you ask does this have to do with my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">retirement</span> plans changing? Well log in later this week and I will tell you more about the changes that come in life and how we, who are of a certain age, deal with unexpected change.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-56816442797917330112010-07-07T05:02:00.000-07:002010-07-07T05:36:58.680-07:00Quality of life in retirementBoomers are living 30 years longer than people did in the last century. So what are we doing with these extra years after we retire? Some of us are busier than ever with hobbies, grandchildren, travel, and other projects. I often hear my retired friends say, "I don't know how I ever had time to work!" Others find vegetating on a golf course less stimulating than the high-powered careers they have retired from.<br />How to live well, not just simply live longer?<br /><br />A very interesting book that was recently reviewed in Costco's magazine (www.costcoconnection.com) deals with this subject. It's called "The Longevity Prescription" by noted author Dr. Robert Butler. He suggests that four strategies are extremely important: Getting enough solid sleep, managing stress, nurturing social connectivity, and having a sense of purpose. How each individual incorporates these elements into their lives is a challenge that will pay dividends in terms of the quality of life in retirement.<br /><br />I find that by setting a goal that involves a lot of effort to achieve can help me kill all four birds with one stone. I frequently sign up to participate in a big event, Cycle Oregon, which is a week-long, 420-mile bike ride. First of all, when I ride my bike 30-50 miles in a day, I have no trouble sleeping well at night! Vigorous physical activity definitely helps manage stress; you can't be worried about anything when you are huffing and puffing and focusing on your cycling technique. Riding solo all the time gets boring, so I have joined a couple of cycling clubs and make arrangements to ride with friends, thus meeting new people and nurturing these relationships. Having a goal like Cycle Oregon gives me a sense of purpose, and adds an interesting dimension to my regular routine of cycling for fitness.<br /><br />So make your retirement the best time of your life! Check out our web site, www.oregonretirement.info for some ideas. If you're a cyclist, visit www.cycleoregon.comMartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01652708521221215325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-85690357989643259992010-07-05T12:56:00.000-07:002010-07-05T13:21:15.281-07:00Exercise in RetirementAs we reach retirement age, many of us have discovered that along with wisdom, the years also bring extra pounds! But retirement also brings extra time in which we can address this issue, and turn to more active pursuits that will help us lose some of that extra baggage.<br /><br />Golf is my husband's favorite sport, and while not exactly a hard core aerobic event, you can certainly count a game of golf (WITHOUT using a motorized cart!) as a nice long walk if nothing else. Swinging that club and bending over to pick up the ball also work the core muscles, and certainly helps maintain range of motion and some upper body strength.<br /><br />I always like to see how many calories I have burned at the end of a day, and have found a web site for a handy reference that is very easy to use: http://www.healthstatus.com/calculate/cbc<br />Just plug in your weight and the number of minutes you spend at a specific activity, and it will give you the number of calories burned. After all, weight loss is simple math: Calories in, minus calories burned, and you have a net gain or loss. It takes 3500 calories to equal one pound of body weight. So even a small amount of activity, like walking at 2 miles per hour (very leisurely pace) for 30 minutes can burn almost 100 calories. If you don't increase your food intake, in a month you will have lost almost one pound by only adding 1/2 hour of pleasant exercise to your daily routine. That adds up to 12 pounds over the course of a year.<br /><br />The main point is to find something you like to do, and do it regularly. You can check out the many golf courses in your area by using our directory web site www.oregonretirement.info. Soon to come we will have a national directory called RetireUSA.net. Please write and tell us about your favorite golf course, and we will be happy to include it on our site at no cost.Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01652708521221215325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4619634820580501842.post-81235650869777156352010-07-02T05:39:00.000-07:002010-07-02T05:50:55.419-07:00Cycling in retirementAs we age our joints don't seem to function quite as smoothly as they used to! Many of us retirees have been physically active our whole lives, and it's frustrating not to be able to run marathons or play several vigorous sets of tennis or make first tracks on the ski slope and be the last one in line at the end of the day. <br /><br />How to get that endorphin rush, burn lots of calories, and be able to enjoy the great out of doors? One answer is bicycling! Whether you cruise around on local bike paths, or take your gear and ride across the country, cycling is a wonderful activity for mind and body alike. Retirement offers more free time, which is a requirement for long distance cycling. It also saves the planet from fossil fuel emissions if you can run errands on two wheels instead of four.<br /><br />Oregon is blessed with many beautiful wineries, which make logical locations for cycling destinations. Yesterday my cycling group, The Rogue Recyclers, had a lovely ride in the Applegate Valley near Grants Pass. Check out our post-ride libations at Schmidt Family Winery www.sfvineyards.com, and watch us on Youtube:<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk7E1RSDF5k<br /><br />For more wineries, please visit www.Oregonretirement.info<br />(P. S. I didn't really fall into the pool!)Martyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01652708521221215325noreply@blogger.com1