Negative inheritance happens when the "the costs to children of caring for aging relatives outstrip any gifts or bequests they might receive in return." The phrase was coined by Laurence Kotlikoff, a professor at Boston University. »more»

It was the original "generation gap" and the differences and resulting strains between the Baby Boom Generation and their parents of the Greatest Generation were even more pronounced than those of previous eras. »more»

Surprising Findings about Their Lifestyles, Mindsets and Well-Being" »more»

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The Los Angeles Times tackles the "give and take of caregiving" in a thoughtful piece about taking care of seniors while still raising children. The article focuses on Lisa Wood, 44, who has a mother with Alzheimer's disease and a 5-year old daughter. »more»

"It is estimated that someone in America develops Alzheimer’s every 72 seconds; by mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer’s every 33 seconds."

A new report shows that more than 5 million Americans are now suffering from Alzheimer's disease. This is a 10 percent from five years ago and supports the long-forecast dementia epidemic as the baby boomer generation hits the high-risk years. »more»

Like many baby boomers, I have trouble finding interesting gifts for my 70-something parents. It is increasingly difficult to find things that: 1) they enjoy; 2) they don't already have; and 3) they weren't expecting. It's far too easy to take the safe route (gift certificates, socks, etc.) rather than venture into the unknown. But without the element of surprise, gifts go from being something special to a simple annual exchange of gift cards. I give you a Barnes & Noble card on your birthday and on my special day you give me a gift card from The Gap. Boring! »more»

Ever feel like going back to college and reliving your youth? Well, some 47,000 people over age 65 are enrolled in colleges across the country (using 2004 statistics) and a great many more are "auditing" university classes as part of senior programs. According to the U.S. News article ("The Class Goes Gray"), the "most popular classes among senior citizens are history, literature, and philosophy." »more»

If you are a baby boomer, then it's quite possible that you or one of your siblings are going to need to talk to your aging parents about their driving. This can be a touchy subject since limiting their ability to drive and create all kinds of logistical issues not to mention strong emotions. Often it's easier to just ignore the subject, but with this topic time is not on your side. »more»

Boomer Chronicles points us to an article with things you can do in your 40's and 50's to minimize the likelihood you end up in a nursing home (or at least move that date back by several years). »more»