Lifestyle

young girl at church Valeriia Titarenko Dreamstime. The 2-year-old gave a gift of canned peas, demonstrating the joy of giving. The world needs “More peas, please,” says her proud grandmother.
From Our Readers

‘More Peas, Please’

A donation from a child sparks joy all around

By Darlene Edwards | October 19, 2022
Peace_Corps_Volunteers_Thailand
Finance

Exploring Retirement Options in the Peace Corps

Financial considerations and extended volunteer opportunities

By Kimberly Lankford, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance | October 3, 2022
luxury accessible bathroom, photo by Bjorn Hovdal, Dreamstime. Many active adult communities have begun applying universal design principles in their residences to allow their residents to age in place.
Caregiving

Universal Design at Active Adult Communities

Aging in place while enjoying community perks

By Julie Stein | September 28, 2022
bird watching the annual hawk migration along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Larry Metayer, Dreamstime. Writer Martha Steger shares experiences as a newbie birder and offers benefits and birdwatching tips to help during the season for birding.
Lifestyle

’Tis the Season for Birding

Whether near your home or farther abroad, birds are on the move

By Martha Steger | September 2, 2022
Female scuba diver over a healthy coral reef, Licensed Adobe Stock Photography
From Our Readers

Coral Reefs and Environmental Resilience

Abridged excerpt from ‘Indigenous Reconciliation and Environmental Resilience’ used with permission

By Wesley Shennan | August 31, 2022
an older man running in a race. For article on the tall lithe brunette that passed the man, then lost to him at the end.
From Our Readers

The Tall Lithe Brunette

One boomer’s running tale

By Wesley Shennan | August 18, 2022
A cocktail in the foreground from a third-level bay at Drive Shack in Short Pump, near Richmond, Virginia
Food Finds

Drive Shack Drives Fun with a New Menu

Go for the golf or the food

By Annie Tobey | August 4, 2022
RV camper vans parked beside a lake. Photo by Welcomia, Dreamstime.
Wheels & Wings

Rent vs. Buy: Factors to Consider When Looking for a Camper Van

July 11, 2022
active granddad pushing a bike with grandson photo by Iryna Inshyna Dreamstime. Will wearing a brace help prevent injury and relieve aches and pains? We examine a variety of braces: ankle, knee, wrist; types; and more.
Health

Wearing a Brace: Advice from Mayo Clinic

To brace or not to brace

By Joel Luedke, Mayo Clinic | June 17, 2022
A retired couple taking a selfie, lounging on a sailboat, for article on why to start sailing in retirement
Sports

Why Retirement Is the Perfect Time to Start Sailing

Six reasons to take up sailing as your new hobby

May 13, 2022

Signup for BOOMER'S weekly newsletter

Copyright © 2024 Ross Media Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
BOOMER Magazine™ is a trademark of Ross Media Solutions, Inc.