Key Bits of Information for Boomers

I found some interesting bits of information that would help baby boomers travel through midlife easier and I wanted to share them.

1. Research shows that patients recuperate faster when they have access to a garden. Therefore, if you or someone you know is in the hospital, be sure to spend time in the solarium or outside around some greenery. Even at home, it's a good idea to enjoy the restorative properties of your own backyard.

3. If you eat foods high in carotenoids, the natural pigment that gives them color, you will notice that your skin appears healthier and more attractive. This is because the deep pigment from fruits (cantaloupe, apricots) and veggies (carrots, broccoli, yams, spinach) gets absorbed into your skin, giving you a golden tone.

4. Baby boomers watch a lot of TV. The median age is about 51 years old. The average age that watches nightly news is 62 and the average age that watches the morning shows is 55. Marketers are aware that by using this television platform it is a good way to promote their products to a huge group of potential buyers. Notably, because they are socially conscious, more than half of the 79 million boomers are demanding and purchasing eco-friendly, environmentally safe brands as their first choice.

5. At midlife, boomers have had successful careers and have watched their children grow into responsible adults. So, now it's time for boomers to find themselves. This means you can explore your "inner child" or the secrets of the universe. The greatest gift is to know that now is your time and that you can focus on yourself.

As a generation, baby boomers are interested in self-development, self-worth and leaving a legacy they can be proud of. Mathew Thornhill, founder of the Boomer Project, says that boomers have evolved "...from becoming someone to being someone." Boomers are concerned for their health, the environment, and other socially conscious issues. Therefore, the more we are aware and take advantage of our longer life span, the greater the potential to create a whole new facet of our exciting lives.

About the author: Amy Sherman, LMHC is the author of: Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life and 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 and Yes, 60!

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