Born between 1946 and 1965, this generation is made of parents, grandparents, bosses, and more. While some baby boomers do a great job of taking care of their bodies and minds, others need extra help. For all of the above there are plenty of sites and blogs that can help, and these are the top 100 for boomer health, wellness, communities, and beyond.
Best Sits for Boomer Health
These sites have impressive information on boomer health from aging well to devastating diseases.
1. AARP: With a special section for health that is regularly updated, this is the spot to get information on wellness, exercise, Medicare, and drugs. In addition to expert advice on all sorts of conditions, there are even free health tools such as avoiding the Medicare drug coverage gap and drug interaction checker.
2. Third Age: Stop here for tons of information for boomers on family, money, beauty, and travel. The Health & Wellness section has useful articles, an expert Q & A, and much more for boomers.
3. Senior Journal: This site has daily news and loads of health information for seniors and boomers. The Health and Fitness tab has tips for aging, Alzheimer’s, medicine, research, and nutrition.
4. Hello Boomers Magazine: A community of bloggers take you through health topics from aging to stroke. There are also sections for lifestyle, home, money matters, and reviews.
5. Baby Boomer Knowledge Center: Carol is a Senior Strategist and Inside the Nation blogger. Visit here for information on lifestyles, health, tips, and more.
6. Revolution Health: This comprehensive site has everything healthcare related. Get information on various diseases and conditions, join the community, or you can even find or rate doctors and treatments.
7. The Boomer Initiative: Get the latest news on politics, family, and more here. The health section contains articles such as increased heart rate, skin care tips, and exercise.
8. Well Spouse Association: This is the site to visit if you have an ill spouse and need support. You can view the expert blogs, join up and share your story, or take advantage of the resources section.
9. The Geriatric Patient: There hasn’t been a new post in over a year, but you can still find information on geriatric medicine and healthcare. There are also links to useful health resources such as cardiovascular and cystic fibrosis.
Best Blogs for Boomer Health by a Doctor
Get expert health advice for boomers from licensed medical experts by stopping by these blogs.
10. Better Health: A community of doctors blog on everything health related. Topics include expert interviews, health tips, news, opinion, and more.
11. Dr. Mike Magee’s Blog: Mike and other doctors form a community where all things healthcare are discussed. Get tips for aging, caregiving, healthcare reform, and more.
12. Musings of a Distractible Mind: This doctor muses on American medicine and beyond in his blog. Recent posts include healthcare reform, loving your enema, and fluff kills.
13. Kevin MD: A popular blog, Dr. Kevin is not afraid to tackle the most controversial health topics. Get information on cancer, diabetes, just for patients, and more.
14. Retired Doc’s Thoughts: Get a look at health and the healthcare system from James, a retired internal medicine and pulmonary disease doctor. His latest posts deal with the current healthcare crisis.
15. Upside of Aging: Ruthan earned a post masters certificate in Gerontology and authors this blog with the help of Reginald O’Neal, a primary care physician. Recent posts on the blog include how to prevent strokes, worrying about your waist, and leg cramp relief.
Best Blogs for Boomer Specialty Health
Got a specific area of boomer health you are concerned about? Then check out these blogs by specialists and for managing all sorts of diseases.
16. Diabetes Mine: Here you’ll find four years worth of info on living with diabetes from food scales to pharma news and book reviews, to the exasperating things other people say. You can also find tips for diabetes essentials and personal stories.
17. Dr. Wes: He is a certified internist, cardiologist, and cardiac electrophysiologist. Some of his favorite posts include an open letter to patients, why medical errors are good for you, and a world without Medicare.
18. Genetics & Health: A genetic epidemiologist by training, Grace has worked with the National Human Genome Research Institute/NIH. Learn what your genetics can say about you in her blog.
19. Dr. Roger Kelley: He is a neurologist who currently works for the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Latest posts are on Alzheimer’s, stroke in patients under 50, and anticonvulsants.
20. Mark Packer: This ophthalmologist serves on the Cataract Clinical Committee of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Get information on all sorts of eye conditions and diseases by checking out his blog.
21. Disease Management Care Blog: Visit here for an ongoing forum on the world of disease management, the medical home, the chronic care model, the patient centered medical home, pay for performance, primary care, and health insurance. It is maintained by Dr. Jaan Sidorov who was been quoted in “The Wall Street Journal” and NPR.
22. Diseases and Conditions: On this blog, you’ll find help for a variety of ailments. Recent ones include ibuprofen, garlic as a natural remedy, and health hotlines.
23. Respectful Insolence: Orac is a surgeon and medical professional who blogs on medicine, quackery, science, pseudoscience, history, and pseudohistory. With posts dating back to 2006, you can find many interesting topics.
Best Blogs for Boomer Mental Health
Keep a healthy frame of mind and address other issues for boomers on these blogs.
24. Changing Aging: Dr. Bill Thomas authors this blog to attack conventional attitudes towards aging and to provide positive, growth-oriented alternatives for a life worth living. Popular posts include the Crazies, Medicare card burners, and power up Friday.
25. Enchanted Self: Dr. Barbara has been a positive psychologist in private practice and licensed in the states of New Jersey and Massachusetts since 1981. In addition to the blog, she has a radio, television, teleclass, and other helpful sections.
26. So Baby Boomer: Coach John Agno gives life coaching tips for confident and independent baby boomers. Categories include health, communication, retirement, and much more.
27. Ageless Sages: They make picture, audio, and video books for the elderly. The blog contains many useful tips and articles for keeping a positive attitude.
Best Blogs for Women’s Boomer Health
Boomer women can stop by these blogs that address health topics concerning them.
28. NABBW: The National Association of Baby Boomer Women has many resources for women including various columns. They include humor, divorce, empty nest, and more.
29. Vibrant Nation: This is where women 50+ exchange information and join in smart conversation on a variety of topics, including health. Join for free, or you can even browse the posts and comments without registering.
30. Fifty and Furthermore: Dr. Doree is a psychologist, wise elder, and national “sexpert.” Visit her site to get tons of information on all aspects of health for women over 50.
31. Elderwomanblog: Marian is the author of “Transformation Through Menopause.” Categories of her blog include self awareness, eco-awareness, and Joined-up Living.
32. Fifty is the New Forty: Stop here for many articles on living your best life after fifty. Choose from topics such as health, fitness, travel, career, family, and more.
33. Our Bodies Our Blog: This blog gives a daily dose of health news and analysis. Categories include aging, body image, and many others.
34. Healthy Aging for Women: Barbara tells all on how women can age gracefully and avoid illness. Recent posts take on menopause, exercise, and health myths.
35. Menopause the Blog: Wendy helps other women understand and manage this transition. The latest entries are on hormones, hot flashes, and botanical therapies.
36. OlderWiseWomenSpeak: Dr. Barbara Phillips is certified as a Geriatric and Family Nurse Practitioner. Although there hasn’t been a new post in a while, you can still get useful information as a text entry or audio program.
Best Blogs for Men’s Boomer Health
Because male boomers have health issues too, there are the below blogs to deal with them.
37. man-o-pause: This blog provides midlife men and beyond a place to breath. Recent posts include midlife myth, talking, and Tom “Old Geezer” Watson.
39. Midlife Mastery Journal: Les Brown shares articles for men with the courage to turn confusion into certainty. Categories include health, body image, self esteem, career, and more.
40. A Boundless World: At just 17, Bud has created a blog full of useful advice for anyone of any age. Popular posts include 50 ways to boost your mood, creating authentic relationships, and the power of meditation.
Best Blogs for Boomer Beauty
Look your best with these blogs for boomer beauty in hair, skin, attitude, and more.
41. Aging Fabulous: Lianne Farbes is a Professional Makeup Artist with over 20 years of experience working with makeup and skincare. Visit her blog for product reviews, tips, and more.
42. Boomerful: Stop here to get beauty and being for the best years of your life. Categories include attitude, book reviews, cosmetic surgery, and more.
43. RealSelf: Get the latest information on cosmetic surgery and procedures by stopping by this blog. Popular posts include tummy tightening without surgery, Botox, diet pills, and hoaxes with health risks.
44. Fashion Fit Formula: Learn the secret mathematic formula that can show you how to shop for any outfit. The site shows you how to make every purchase work and how a few minor changes in your wardrobe can give you a boost.
45. Oh She Glows: Follow Angela on her quest for a healthy lifestyle and her own bakery. Categories include afternoon power snacks, beauty products, fashion, and more.
Best Blogs for Boomer Medicare
An important part of boomer health, learn everything about Medicare and beyond by stopping by these blogs.
46. Medicare Rights: Technically not a blog, but you can find the answers to all of your Medicare questions here. You can get an FAQ, advocates section, the latest news, and more.
47. Piper Report: This blog is dedicated to Medicare, Medicaid, pharma, biotech, and more. Get stories by topics such as policy and health plans.
48. Entitled to Know: Get information on Social Security, along with Medicare, on this blog. In addition to the blog posts, they also link to the latest news and releases.
49. Medicare News Blog: Get the latest news about what works and doesn’t in Medicare. Categories include articles, news, and politics.
50. Q1Medicare: Learn all about Medicare D on this blog. There are also other useful tools such as drug costs, enrollment tips, the basics, and much more.
51. My Medicare: The government’s official website allows you to create your own profile here. Users can also view a claim’s status, eligibility, and even modify their information.
52. ElderLaw Answers: Get information on various aspects of the legal realm for boomers, including Medicare. There is also information on estate planning, long term care, and special needs.
53. Health Insurance Blog: If you supplement Medicare with another insurance or do not qualify, visit here to get information on a variety of insurance plans. Recent posts deal with Blue Cross, public insurance, and in and out of network quotes.
Best Blogs for Boomer Fitness
Stay healthy with the help of these fitness sites and blogs for boomers.
54. Lynn A. Anderson: She holds a Ph.D. in Natural Health and a Doctorate of Naturopathy with an emphasis in Aromatherapy. Visit her blog to get fitness and nutrition tips, and you can even submit a question of your own.
55. Be Fit Over Fifty: Get programs for boomers of all levels including cardio strengthening, therapeutic fitness, and seated programs. Order as a VHS or DVD.
56. Fit Brains: Stop here for useful tips on keeping your brain fit on this blog and site. It promotes healthy brain development through brain fitness, exercise, nutrition and brain games.
Best Communities for Boomer Health
Visit or join up one of these communities to get advice, meet others, or find someone special.
57. Boomer Authority: You don’t have to be a member to take advantage of the expert blogs and resources at this site. In addition to the active social network, there is even a book store where members can showcase their work.
58. Eons: The online community just for boomers, you can stay in touch with old friends, make new ones, join a group, or have some fun. Join for free and take part in one of the top groups or participate in one of their games.
59. AARP Online Community: You don’t have to be a member of the AARP to create your own personal profile here. Pages can include photos and video, you can create a journal, or join one of the many specialized groups.
60. All Discussions: Third Age features discussion boards with every topic imaginable for boomers. Join in a discussion or check out one of their groups in a variety of categories.
61. Senior Corps: This is America’s largest volunteer network for people age 55 and over. Join the nearly 500,000 volunteers across the country who are tackling issues in their communities.
62. Boomers International: In operation since 1996, this is a site for boomers from all over the globe. Groups include men, women, global citizens, and even sites for other generations.
63. Over 40 is Facebook Creepy: If you have a Facebook page, join this group for people over 40. You can view the latest discussions or meet people just like you.
64. Senior People Meet: With over 1,000 new members daily, this is the place for single seniors to connect online. You can sign up on the home page, or browse members for free.
65. BabyBoomerPeopleMeet: Similar to the above, you can browse thousands of baby boomers on the site. Just tell the site a little about yourself to find someone special.
66. Senior 2 Senior: Another dating site, there is also the option for those looking for a friend and even a top ten dating tips for seniors. You can even create a free profile for yourself.
Best Blogs to Discuss Boomer Health
With healthcare reform all the rage, see how boomers and experts feel about it by stopping by these blogs.
67. The Health Care Blog: Visit here for everything you always wanted to know about the healthcare system but were afraid to ask. Most commented posts include the Obama health plan, how to rein in medical costs, and patient heal thyself.
68. The Covert Rationing Blog: Dr. Rich takes on rationing healthcare in America in his blog. In addition to the constantly updated posts, you can also get recent and classic podcast episodes.
69. Health Care Renewal: This blog addresses the threats to health care’s core values, especially those stemming from concentration and abuse of power. A group of doctors blog on all violations of the system across the globe.
70. NHS Doctor Blog: Dr. John Crippen is a family medicine doctor in the United Kingdom. His blog contains the trials and tribulations of his practice, politics, and more.
71. Medical Ethics Blog: Stuart Laidlaw has been writing for “The Toronto Star” for eleven years. Get a look at the Canadian health system and a unique point of view on the healthcare system from his perspective.
72. Health Action Now!: Join the over one million boomers and others in sharing what you want in a health care system. You can also view the stories of others or read about health care myths.
Best Podcasts and Videos for Boomer Health
Stop hurting your eyes from reading and stop by for a listen or viewing of these audio and video programs for boomers.
73. Public Health Grand Rounds: This webcast presents real world case studies on public health issues. Recent shows include helping older adults live longer and better lives, raising the bar of health performance, and chronic disease prevention.
74. Art of Aging: Ron Reagan hosts these episodes dedicated to the health of the elderly. You can watch episodes online for free including bones and brains, sexuality, and caregiving.
75. Exceptional Wisdom: Magic of Midlife co-hosts Kat Tansey and Nancy Marriott are both accomplished coaches, published authors, and recognized experts in supporting women. Listen to the current show, or explore the archives to get past ones.
76. Geriatrics: There hasn’t been a new episode in awhile, but you can still find relevant audio and video here. Episodes include holistic therapies, seizure disorders, and nutrition.
77. Medicare Videos: Choose from videos on a variety of conditions such as Alzheimer’s and arthritis. You can also get tons of other resources for Medicare as well.
78. Download Store: Third Age has a massive store with items just for boomers and you can even preview some before you buy. From nutrition advice to sex tips, spiritual wisdom to yoga workouts, it’s all available here.
79. Midlife Matters: Learn all about this transitional point of life with Les Brown, certified coach. Get shows on career, legal advice, and even one with a 71 year old, three time cancer surviving, kickboxer.
Best Blog for Boomer Widows
Learn how to deal with a painful loss as these boomers have by reading their blogs.
80. Widows Quest: A blog from Blisstree, they show you how to redefine and rediscover yourself after a loss. Recent posts include PTSD, thinking positive, and ways to be happy.
81. Widow’s Voice: Stop by this blog to get seven different perspectives on the journey of widowhood. You can learn more about each widow, including her story, or read the blog posts.
82. Poor Widow Me: Carol is from New York and lost her husband three years ago. In her blog, she tackles life without her better half and life with her grandchildren.
83. Susan Anderson: She is a psychotherapist who works with the victims of abandonment trauma, grief, and heartbreak. Visit her blog for expert advice on all sorts of losses.
Best Blogs for Boomer Commentary
Go beyond health and get the best in all sorts of boomer blogs by stopping by the below.
84. Boomer Lifestyle: Visit here for tips on food, health, living, relationships, spirit, travel, and money just for boomers. It is available in many different languages and even contains links to free stuff.
85. Aging Hipsters: A community of bloggers discuss trends, research, discussion, and comment for boomers. Topics include politics and health, among many others.
86. Booman Tribune: A progressive group of boomers, they have sections for each region of the country. In addition to the blog posts, there is a café/lounge and online diaries.
87. Gen Plus: Janet dedicates her blog to baby boomers and the generation of 50 and older. Read and speak out on issues affecting your jobs, income, life, and respect.
88. I Remember JFK: Ron Enderland blogs on nostalgia and the way things were just for boomers. Categories include books, cars, gadgets, and even things that disappeared when you weren’t looking.
89. Boomer World: Carine blogs on all things boomer here. Recent entries are on being positive, how to keep your job, and the latest news.
90. Baby Boomer Davy’s Locker: Dave uses this blog to exchange information and stories for his generation. Categories include aging parents, career changes, Alzheimer’s, and more.
91. Baby Boomer Insights: Get advice on understanding and celebrating this generation on the blog. Recent posts include Watson’s performance, boomer web sites, and social networks that matter.
Best Miscellaneous Blogs and Sites for Boomers
These are other useful sites and blogs for boomers who want to work, travel, learn about aging, and more.
92. Alliance for Aging Research: Dan Perry is the director of this non profit agency and aims to provide perspective on aging issues to policy makers, the media, and consumers. Read the regularly updated posts, or contribute something of your own.
93. The Latest With Generation Jones: If you just missed the boomer mark, then you might be part of this generation. Stop by for the latest news, commentary, and more.
94. 50 Plus Expeditions: The adventure trips have been designed to capture the best of each destination and selected specifically for active travelers 50 and over. There is a featured destination, newsletter, and brochure if you want to learn more.
95. Boomer Century: A documentary by PBS, it looks to the baby boomers’ past for clues to how this generation of 78 million Americans will shape the future. You can preview it, buy the book, view the transcript, or check out the timeline.
96. Now What Jobs: Visit here to get information for boomers on jobs, corporate profiles, continuing education options, real estate/relocation plus franchises, and more. In addition to the job search feature, you can also get resources for those over 40 who are looking for a job.
97. PreRetirement Life: Get information on health, travel, housing, and more from this site. They also have information on deals of the month and staying young secret of the week.
98. Quality of Life Care: Stop by here to get information on assisted living, retirement homes, and more. Learn the difference between non profit and for profit and even get resources just for baby boomers.
99. Pallimed: This blog was founded in 2005 by Dr. Drew Rosielle to inform on hospices and palliative medicine. Topics range from cancer to communication to ethics and beyond.
100. Eye on FDA: Mark Senak of Fleishma-Hillard keeps tabs on the FDA in this blog. Get the latest information on medications, supplements, and more here.
With over 78 million members in this generation, there is no shortage of boomer health blogs. Be sure and consult with your physician before following any advice you have read or starting a new health program.
Nursing, like medicine, is a noble profession. It demands a great deal of patience and dedication to be able to put aside your needs and tend to those of your patients, day in and day out, on shifts that are grueling and demanding. There are some forms of nursing that take more out of you than others, like forensic nursing, the saving grace being that you bring more value to the lives of people who have been broken and violated through crime and assault.
If you’re looking into the option of becoming a forensic nurse, you need to hold more than just an MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) degree from an accredited school of nursing. There are qualities that are essential to being a good forensic nurse, and these are:
- Sensitivity: You must be able to empathize with the victim and sense their pain and torment. If you tend to go about your work with clinical efficiency rather than treating each patient according to their experiences, you will not make a good forensic nurse.
- Patience: Any sexual and forensic examination takes time, and you must have the patience to soothe and assuage your patient’s fright and nervousness. It is a difficult job, one that you must handle with the maximum tolerance if you are to achieve your objectives.
- Understanding: When you have worked as a forensic nurse for a few years, the job tends to get to you. Seeing more and more rape cases on a daily basis makes you cynical and worldly-wise. You are still a good nurse, but you may no longer be able to understand a patient and do what’s best for them. This is why you need to keep working at retaining your sensitive side, the part of you that allows you to connect to total strangers and deal with their pain.
- Observant: Most patients will be too traumatized to repeat their experiences, so it’s up to you to try and find out what could have happened from the marks and wounds on their bodies. You need to make a thorough examination in order to collect enough evidence so that the perpetrator of this horrible crime can be found and punished.
Besides this, if you are training to become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, you need to earn either the SANE-A or SANE-P certificate or both. SANE professionals work with victims of sexual assault and take care of their examination and general well-being. SANE-A allows you to work with both adolescents and adults while the SANE-P certification allows you to work with children who have been sexually abused or raped. Both professional international certifications can be earned only if you have at least two years of experience as a registered nurse (RN) and must be renewed every three years.
It’s not something that can be taken lightly, not when it comes to the safety and well-being of your children. Food allergies may not sound serious, but when your child is suffocating, finding it difficult to breathe, breaks out in hives or rashes, vomiting, running to the bathroom with diarrhea, suffering intense stomach pains and other symptoms, it’s going to be hard to stay calm and get them ASAP to a doctor. Children are susceptible to food allergies, some of them from birth itself. And it’s up to us as parents to ensure that they don’t suffer as a result. So if you’re hoping to protect your kids from food allergies, here’s what you need to do:
- Breastfeed for as long as possible: The health benefits of breast milk have been proven beyond doubt, but if you need added incentive to delay the introduction of solid foods, the prevention of food allergies is one. If your family is at risk for food allergies, it’s best to breastfeed your child for as long as possible.
- Start solid foods one at a time: When you do start him/her on solid food, introduce one food at a time so that it’s easier to determine the cause of allergies if your child starts exhibiting symptoms. When you begin more than one food item simultaneously, it’s hard to isolate the food that’s responsible for causing adverse reactions in your child.
- Delay giving them eggs, milk and nuts: Some of the most common food allergens are milk and other dairy products, eggs, peanuts and other nuts and nut-based products. If you suspect that your child may be allergic to any of these foods, delay them until they’re two years of age and above.
- Read food labels carefully: Your child may be allergic to all dairy products so you need to steer clear of anything with lactic acid. And that’s why you need to read labels carefully to avoid giving them food that does not suit their bodies. You may think you’re buying a chocolate bar, but if there’s a hint of peanut in it, you’re buying trouble for the entire family.
- Talk to your child about the need to avoid certain foods: Rather than just telling your kids that they must not eat certain foods, it’s best to explain to them how they need to stay away from them because of their allergies. This will help them avoid potentially disastrous situations when they’re at school or with friends. Teach them to read labels and make a conscious effort to avoid foods that do not agree with them.
It’s not just technology that makes a difference; it’s the way we use it that matters the most. EMRs have made rapid strides in the field of medicine, but we’re not yet gaining all the benefits we can from this electronic form of maintaining patient records. For one, most healthcare practitioners are hesitant to embrace this technology as part of their practices, the reason being that they’re not too comfortable with it. And even if they are, there’s always the question of how much importance the patient places on this tool.
For patients to perceive the value of EMRs, they need to see physicians being at home with them. And to achieve this end, doctors and other healthcare practitioners must spend time getting up to speed with the system; they must know how to use at least the basic and most common features. Maybe it’s a throwback to the days of yore, but the fact remains that patients tend to improve their opinion of doctors’ practices and their skills by looking at the technology they use.
Newer tools are on the horizon, tools that will allow direct communication between diagnostic tools and EMRs. So instead of having to key in the results from a scan or an EKG, the system does it for you. For example, HeartCentrix, a software program from the Cardiac Science Corporation, allows EMRs to hook up directly to their diagnostic stress and electrocardiography devices. In fact, the physician can launch the program from within the EMR and request a test, after which they can edit and review the results. This allows physicians the luxury of connecting to their systems and ordering tests and reviewing results from any location.
Another tool that could significantly improve medical practices is e-prescription, like the one launched by SureScripts. If you sign up for the program, your EMR connects directly to retail pharmacies that are part of this program and allows you to send and receive prescriptions and refill requests electronically.
There’s no doubt that innovative technology like electronic medical record systems and Health 2.0 services are improving healthcare and the way it is being provided. It stands to reason therefore that we can expect newer additions to this range of tools that allow us to harness EMRs and utilize their potential to the fullest.