Be a Balanced Boomer

A Boomer is anyone born during the baby boom from the end of World War II to 1964. Today, Boomers span the ages 43 to 61. If that's you, this is your magazine.

Boomers are "the sandwich generation" because they're still caring for children or helping adult children and grandchildren, and at the same time helping their Senior parents. Boomers are sandwiched in-between.

I'm a Boomer, and in the sandwich, too. I have an age 9 daughter, an age 17 son, and my mom is almost 81 -- a very young 81, mind you. I love them all dearly; they add immeasurable joy to my life. There are times when I need to be there for all of them and it can be tough. I've had days where I take kids to two different schools, make it to the office before 8, take a child or parent to a doctor's appointment during the day, have a teacher conference at 5, soccer practice at 6, and grocery shopping at 8. I always tell myself, "Someday, you'll be bored and wish for something to do." Today is not that day.

The challenge of living in the sandwich generation can be overwhelming and at times seemingly impossible to handle. Boomers face all kinds of hurdles -- gradually over time, or suddenly after an injury or illness strikes a family member. Either way, that's where we can help.

Boomer Advisor Magazine

Our mission is to give you detailed guidance on exactly what to do and how to do it. Boomer Advisor Magazine provides the tools, information, and resources to help you strike a balance for yourself, your kids, and your parents. We cover Boomer family, work, home, travel, entertainment, health, money, and more. We bring you top experts with practical, how-to answers to the key question: What can I do right now ... today?

We also connect readers via online forums, and we suggest organizations and businesses with products, services, care, and support to improve the quality of life for all family members. Boomer Advisor Magazine explores and advises on the many ways Boomers and their families can enjoy life to the fullest. I hope you'll read every issue by subscribing at AdvisorStore.com.

In this issue, you'll learn how Boomers are redefining "retirement;" how to use a webcam and video chat to stay connected with anyone, anywhere; you'll explore ways to gather and preserve family memories; you'll learn about Advance Health Care Directives; and you'll even discover where you can find classic TV shows, right on your TV.

Each issue of Boomer Advisor Magazine also includes a Senior Solutions Advisor section to help you care for your parents and other aging Seniors: elder living, social activities, health care, financial guidance, lifestyle solutions, home resources, Senior travel and entertainment, and more. We provide caregiver advice, practical how-to, tips, and solutions to help Seniors, plus inspiring stories of Boomers who are successfully integrating care for a Senior into their lives in a fulfilling way.

This issue's Senior Solutions Advisor explains how to care for loved ones with Alzheimer's, how to help hospitalized family members maintain dignity, and where to begin when adapting a car for mobility challenges.

Calling all Boomers

Boomer Advisor is written by Boomers, for Boomers. Like me, our Publisher, Editorial Director, and many contributors and staffers are Boomers, too. They talk the talk and walk the walk.

We want to hear from you. What challenges do you face? What questions do you need answered? What solutions have you mastered? How do you manage to take care of everyone else and yourself, too? What specific situations do you need help with? Please let us know and we'll do our best to help. Visit us at http://Boomer.Advisor.com

(AnnMarie Garcia was managing editor of Boomer Advisor and helped create and launch the magazine.)