Raising Grandchildren

http://marriage.about.com/cs/grandparenting/a/raisinggrandkid.htmIn a previous blog I wrote about how children are coming back home. We are not only facing boomerang children we are also facing having to raise our grandchildren. The number of children living with their grandparents is increased by 50% according to marriage .about .com. I know of several married couples over 50 that are raising their grandchildren. I say more power to you. I hoping I am not faced with that challenge. I would rather keep them for one day love them and send them back home.

Hair After 50

http:Since I turned 50 I have been told that I should cut my hair. Women after 50 should not wear their hair no longer than shoulder length. I disagree I was glad when I came across this article about how to wear long hair after 50. I did not know your hair aged. Check out the article.//www.ehow.com/how_5133510_wear-long-hair-after.html

Test for Women After 50

Test for Women After 50


After 50 to stay healthy we should be go to the doctor and have certain test done.

1. Mammogram

2. Pap smear

3. Test for colorectal cancer

4. High blood pressure

5. High cholesterol

6. Bone density

7. BM obesity

Boomerang Generation

Jsut when you thought you were getting use to be an empty nester things change. According to an article I read the latest census figures indicated that more than 80 million so – called empty nesters now find themselves with at last one grown child living at home. So don’t be sad when your kids leave home because they just might be back.

According to an article I read http://www.troubledwith.com/relationships/a000000843.cfm?topic=relationships:%20parents%20and%20adult%20children

Downsizing Your Home

After the kids leave home you might find the hose is to big before you down size here is a list that I made hope it will give you something to think about


Pros

1. More time. Smaller house less rooms to clean.

2. Lower Utility bills

3. Cheaper house payments

4. Most of the time you get a newer house and if you had a two story a one level house saves time and it is nice not having to climb steps.



Cons

1. Not enough space you may feel cramped.

2. No guest room

3. Emotional changes some people do not handle change very well.

4. If you like your old neighborhood you will miss your neighbors.

If you are thinking about downsizing make your own list and don’t jump into something without some serious thought.

List on Empty Nest

Tips on Dealing with Empty Nest Syndrome


After fifty you might be face with the children growing up and moving out on their own. We all hope this happens however; when it does it can be a shocker and we may feel a little lonely or useless. I hope this list will be helpful.

1) Go out with your spouse

2) Be involved in your church in the youth group.

3) Travel

4) Find new hobbies

5) Host an exchange student

Top 10 Words or Phrases You Will Hear After 50

1. Fifty is the new forty- People are exercising more and staying younger

2. Mature women- a proper word for getting old

3. Empty nest- This is what you hope for. This is not a bad thing.

4. Bone density- One of the test you need to take for women

5. Colon test- One of the test men and women need

6. Menopause- All women have to go though

7. Baby boomers- a very common word

8. Aging gracefully- We all hope to do

9. Milestone

10. Retirement( my personal favorite)