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FH Boom Daily Digest-Mar. 13, 2008

Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"

Boomer Report: Code Pink
Joe Winkler
www.wzzm13.com

Overview: “If you think the 60's generation is fading into the background of history, this next story might change your mind. A controversial group, made up mostly of Baby Boomer women, are protesting for peace. The group's name is Code Pink.”

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=89042


Boomers Reluctant Over Long-Term Care Insurance
Patti Neighmond
www.npr.org

Overview: “Over the past 20 years, long-term care insurance has expanded from simple nursing home coverage to covering care in assisted living facilities and in an individual's own home. Today, insurance companies are busy marketing their product to boomers. But, according to a number of surveys, boomers are not listening.”

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88164892


Tips On Feeling Fine After 50
www.toacorn.com

Overview: “Young baby boomers are feeling younger than ever. Despite their advancing age, boomers continue to feel mentally fit, but physically they are starting to feel the aches and pains of aging. By taking the right steps before pain slows them down, boomers can maintain their active lifestyle long into their senior years.”

http://www.toacorn.com/news/2008/0313/Health_and_Wellness/088.html

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Comments (1)

Rita:

I think it's fine in America for people to work for peace. In fact, I think it's commendable.

Did you call Code Pink controversial just because the article you referenced did?

I write the blog called The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide at http://boomersurvive-thriveguide.typepad.com

Posted by Rita | March 14, 2008 1:59 AM

Posted on March 14, 2008 01:59

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