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Elderly debt is infinitely more distressing than any other kind. Why? Why should insolvency and financial difficulty in later life be any more distressing than in early life?

The emotions that rise to the surface when debt becomes unmanageable are certainly difficult to deal with for people of any age. However, psychological articles inform us that it can become a true elderly problem for the aging baby boomer, as the daunting task of dealing with a mountain of unmanageable bills on a fixed income can have a smothering effect and result in all kinds of psychological problems.

As people get older, they experience all over again the loss of confidence a child might feel when trying to tackle problems for which they are ill equipped. Facing debt at thirty five is quite different than facing it at sixty five. When we are younger and fitter, we are able to take on an extra job to handle a shortfall in monthly income and although the prospect is not exactly attractive, at least it is an option. Psychological articles point out that for many of the older generation, there are no such choices available.

Apart from the inability to handle extra work to generate funds due to a general lack of stamina, there are other factors such as tax to take into consideration. Taking extra work might often mean parting with benefits that are impossible to retrieve once the crisis is past and the person might even find that they are unable for health reasons to perform a new job role efficiently.

For those who are determined to generate extra income and work to pay off financial obligations, there is a great possibility that work will not be available, with so many able bodied, younger and better qualified prospects for employers to choose from. The modern workplace can also present a challenge with its computer driven systems, especially for baby boomers without the necessary training to cope with unfamiliar working procedures.

Psychological articles show that the effort required to conquer debt late in life can cause a number of psychological problems as a result of stress, leading to feelings of inadequacy, despondency and depression. Baby boomers experiencing debt problems should consult professional help before making the decision to return to the workplace. A reputable debt management company might often offer alternative solutions such as debt consolidation.

As baby boomers enter older age, they can be faced with the problems of addressing debt issues not only for themselves but also on behalf of other members of their family. The solutions are not always palatable.

The Psychological Article on Staying Afloat: A Look at the Problems of Elderly Debt is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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Baby boomers have enjoyed a special relationship with Paris ever since naughty old Wallis Simpson ran off with the British king, Edward VIII. The British government was sufficiently annoyed to force his abdication and condemn him to live in the elegant boulevards of Paris for the rest of his life, along with the infamous Wallace, a succession of pampered pets and a jewelry collection that was the envy of magpies everywhere. Where else would the chicest of the chic live but incomparable Paris with its timeless architecture; designer lifestyle and love of the best of – well – everything!

Paris is Mecca for style conscious baby boomers. Its restaurants, galleries and shops are absolutely the pinnacle: to drink your coffee on Sunday morning at the local corner street café, read your paper and glance up every so often as the most elegant city dwellers in the world float past is to many observers, the most satisfying ‘people watching’ experience the World has to offer.

On a bad day, Paris can be rainy and grey; slightly littered and none too clean. But for those who love Paris; only Paris will do. Baby boomers determined to spend their retirement years in Paris tend to retain a second home in the US and return from time to time. In most European cities, it is possible to get by without speaking the lingo but local Parisians tend to be somewhat peeved with those who do not make an effort to speak even pidgin French, so if you are considering retiring on French soil, steel yourself to learning to communicate in French, albeit badly!

Psychological articles on elderly problems show us that baby boomers retiring to European cities are usually not complete strangers and have spent vacations there regularly over several years before making an informed choice of where they wish to be in their twilight years. Paris addicts are more often than not completely in love with this romantic retirement destination and it is said that diplomats’ wives on having to leave Paris often throw spectacular tantrums on being forced to transfer!

Baby boomers wishing to retire to Paris on a permanent basis will require a regular visa from a French consulate, which must be approved; a process that usually takes a few months. You can buy property in Paris but don’t expect costs to compare favorably to rural areas – however, you can rent somewhere at a reasonable cost while you are looking around to ensure you find the right location that suits you and your lifestyle.

Psychological articles on elderly problems recommend a happy retirement and for baby boomers in love with Paris, walking along cherry tree lined boulevards in the spring is the only way to start!

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers in Beautiful Paris is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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The one thing Americans can be certain of in Brazil is a warm and enthusiastic welcome. Brazil absolutely adores the United States and everything it stands for: their culture is colorful and has an empathy with American exuberance; the beaches are to die for; the local cuisine is excellent and the people are completely charming.

All the parts of Brazil that are not covered in lush rain forest are crammed full of delightful things to see and do, with perfect weather conditions and a menu of outdoor activities to challenge even the most energetic baby boomers. The cost of living is one of the lowest anywhere and housing is very reasonably priced – low enough to buy rather than rent and if you buy you can also get a good rental return during lengthy absences should you decide to share your retirement between Brazil and the US.

Immigration laws that apply to retiring baby boomers are easy to navigate and criteria is made deliberately easy for Americans and Canadians as American investment is actively encouraged in Brazil. Many simply go with a trial period in mind, draw their pension from the hole in the wall and stay forever…! Baby boomers who like Mexico will fall instantly and permanently in love with Brazil, with its warm climate, diverse entertainments and hospitable people; most of whom are incurable party animals and respond to the slightest encouragement to take the afternoon off and shoot the breeze on a warm beach or balcony with a glass of something delightful and a good friend.

Anyone who has spent a long and hard working professional life and is feeling slightly frayed around the edges instantly melts when confronted with Brazilian charm and a country rich in music and sunshine. Psychological articles on elderly problems teach us that retirement is always more successful spent in warmer climates and people enjoy a longer life expectancy when they have plentiful sunshine and smile a lot – the Brazilian national sport – next to football that is!

The cost of living in Brazil for baby boomers on a generous pension is low enough to accommodate the expense of a full time maid or cook /housekeeper (are we liking the sound of this!) to enable a truly restful retirement experience. Psychological articles on elderly problems tell us that the higher our quality of life, the more likely we are to avoid illness in our older years, so what are we waiting for…?

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers and Retirement in Brazil is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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Cancun Mexico

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Mexico is one of the top retirement locations for Americans and it is easy to understand why: it’s close to home so you can visit family and friends back home as often as you wish; it’s inexpensive and the climate is good. A great number of baby boomers have owned second homes in Mexico for many years and the transition to spending more time there in retirement is natural enough – some have mortgages on their second homes and simply sell off their family home in the US to pay it off in retirement, leaving enough left over to sponsor a comfortable lifestyle.

Psychological articles on elderly problems state that being close to home is vital for many choosing to retire to Mexico. Being able to get back to family at a moment’s notice rules out many retirement locations as unsuitable for those who feel they need to be on the doorstep so they can make short notice visits for special occasions or family emergencies. Mexico provides all of that and also offers baby boomers the advantages of a truly reasonable cost of living in a temperate climate.

On the whole, Mexicans are warm and welcoming and their culture is familiarly colorful; typical décor is vibrant and cheering and few environments offer a more laid back atmosphere in which to finally ‘chill out’ and relax.

Property in Mexico is traditionally less costly than in the US and there are some quirky deals around, such as re-sale property being cheaper than resort or gated homes, for those who need to find a bargain. Baby boomers often choose resort property with low maintenance and high rental in case they decide to return to stateside for lengthy periods. Any foreign national may acquire property in Mexico, provided it is not in the restricted area near the coast, in which case an agreement may be necessary with a Mexican bank to validate a purchase.

Housing prices in Mexico can be up to 70% cheaper than property in the US, which is probably why so many Americans flock to retire South. Psychological articles on elderly problems tell us that Americans retiring to Mexico are in search of tranquility and an escape from the strain of a busy career. The sleepy towns and villages of Mexico can provide an ideal location for such a pleasant escape.

For strangers to the game, getting to know Mexico with a serious view to retirement can be made easier by appointing a concierge service to take care of the details. There are a few around but baby boomers should remember to check credentials carefully before entrusting personal details with a third party.

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers Retiring Down Mexico Way is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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Lake Garda-Italian Riviera

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For Americans who wish to retire in Italy, the main turn is usually the red tape that accompanies the process. As most baby boomers retiring in Italy do not hold citizenship in a European Union member country, they are considered to be non European Union nationals and require a residence visa. Since retirees would not be seeking employment, they would not require a work permit. However, proof of sufficient financial resources to sustain a lifestyle while living within the borders of Italy would be required, known as a ‘reddito’ – a testimony of having sufficient financial resources to live in Italy, without working, while there.

Psychological articles on elderly problems tell us that in retirement, we seek a peaceful haven as far away from stress and strain as possible. In Italy, culture vultures find their level very quickly, surrounded by the beauty and opulence of Florence or the dreamy hills of Tuscany. Americans accustomed to a relatively young cultural community suddenly find themselves immersed in several hundred years of art and historical architecture and the experience can be addictive. There is a community of faithful baby boomers who return to Italy every year for vacation and eventually consider retiring to the hills outside Florence. Conquering the red tape is certainly a challenge but those who have learned to live with the Italian approach to documentation love their Italian lifestyle with a passion.

Some baby boomers who are determined to make their home in Italy rent out their family home in the States to pay for their rental in Italy and return to the US once or twice a year to visit family and tie up personal finances. One of the main minus points to consider when thinking about retiring to Italy (or plus points, depending on your point of view) is that you are far enough from family to make casual visits impossible. Italy is hardly an easy journey to make, so when family do come to stay it is usually for a couple of weeks minimum stay.

Another drawback is the subject of health care in Italy. Psychological articles on elderly problems tell us that American baby boomers of retirement age are not entitled to health care (SNN – Servizio Sanitario Nazionale) under the state system and so must take out private medical coverage and this must be proved to the authorities to satisfy them that you will not be a burden on the state should you become ill.

The Psychological Article on Baby Boomers Retiring in Italy is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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So many of us baby boomers have sailed into middle age confident that we will spend our declining years comfortably tucked up in some lovely civilized gated community; close to a golf course and a boating marina, with the requisite number of sunsets to look at. As we draw nearer to our journey’s end, however, we find this is not what we actually want, and some of us find we cannot afford it anyway!

A great many Americans are now retiring to Costa Rica – a World of sunshine and flowers, where the weather is beautiful (72 – 73º on average – no complaints about that!) the crime rate is low, property is reasonably priced and the cost of living is negligible (most people can live in Costa Rica on US ($1,200 – $1,500 per month).

Psychological articles show us that a great number of these Americans enjoy a low stress level, with a superb lifestyle and have to make few adjustments to their living standards as there are newspapers in English, US TV channels available, and plenty to do on the social scene with all the other baby boomers that have retired to the sunshine.

You can hire a maid or a driver or a gardener at a reasonable rate and if you feel like throwing a party, you can hire caterers at a fraction of the cost you would pay in the US. Food is of excellent quality and significantly cheaper than back home.

One of the more interesting aspects of life in Costa Rica to baby boomers considering retirement there is the cost of the health service – here you will find one of the finest and most reasonably priced medical services available globally! And that even includes cosmetic treatments and surgery. Psychological articles advise us that private insurance is available through a government owned insurance monopoly and most of the plans offered include dentistry and optometry, all for between US $50 and $100 per month.

As more and more Americans extend their careers due to the cost of a comfortable retirement, Costa Rica becomes an attractive proposition for exhausted baby boomers, and why not! Coastal living in Costa Rica is a barefoot paradise and the American community is large enough to support an excellent social life with more clubs and social groups springing up on a daily basis.

The tax climate for Americans retiring in Costa Rica is extremely attractive and most US citizens who have lived in retirement in Costa Rica for a few years vow never to live in the US again.

The Psychological Article on Why Baby Boomers Are Retiring to Costa Rica is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

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Carol parked outside the two-door garage of her mother’s house noticing that the usually perfectly pristine lawn was now full of sprouting weeds and wilting begonias. She went through the unexpectedly unlocked door as she called out to her mother. As she walked into the kitchen she noticed her mother’s solitary figure hunched over a kitchen stool while the elderly woman stared out the skylight window.

“Mom didn’t you hear me calling you?” Carol asked as she stood in front of her mother. Ruth, a widowed, 70 year young mother of 3, grandmother of 7, retired high school teacher, avid gardener, international art film-buff and baker of the world’s best pumpkin pie blankly stared at her daughter. “Did you speak to your father about that prom dress you wanted?” Ruth finally whispered. “Yeah I did mom….yeah I did”, Carol resignedly said as she gently guided her mother to the living room couch.

It had started with a little spacing out, forgetting birthdays, appointments, and even town bake sale events that she had never missed. Then a couple of months ago, Ruth began talking about her husband whom she had lost 5 years ago to colon cancer, as if he were alive and somewhere in the house busying himself with some household task. Alzheimer’s disease became a legitimate suspicion when just last week Sue’s 18 year-old daughter found Nana sleeping on a park bench 20 miles away from her home.

This is the story of millions of Americans caring for elderly parents, having to suddenly become experts in home health care, medications, elder laws, hospital and nursing home regulations, all the while fighting personal feelings of anger, abandonment, guilt, depression, and disappointment.

A USA TODAY/ABC News/Gallup Poll of baby boomers reports that 41% of those with a living parent are providing financial and/or personal care and 8% of boomers say their parents have moved in with them.

The USA TODAY poll finds a significant portion of the boomers who are helping their parents report the responsibility as only a “minor sacrifice” or “no sacrifice at all”. However, the remaining boomers polled report deleterious personal physical and emotional health consequences, such as high blood pressure, that is nearly double the risk of their American peers who are not caring for an elder parent. Alarmingly, 91% of boomers who report worsened physical health due to caring for an elderly parent, also report debilitating depressive symptomatology.

Caring for elderly parents can greatly threaten the physical and emotional health of caregivers and their families. The tasks caregivers face range from providing emotional support (such as frequent “checking in” telephone calls), to helping with the instrumental activities of daily living (such as transportation, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, and bill paying), to helping with personal care tasks (such as bathing and dressing). Care giving becomes all the more stressful when the elder parent is impaired by challenging emotional limitations such as dementia, as families must deal with impaired cognitive abilities, difficult behaviors, and the pain of personality changes in a loved one. If the elder’s behavior is embarrassing, the caregiver may become isolated and drop previously enjoyed activities. The caregiver can become so engrossed in caring for the elder parent that other family members, such as children and spouses are neglected. When caring for an elder exceeds the family’s capacity, it is not surprising that family members react with fear, anger, shame, doubt, and sadness. If the elder must ultimately be cared for in a nursing home, the caregiver must then deal with the nagging feelings of guilt and ambivalence over the decision not to mention the potentially devastating financial distress.

Before the boomer reaches the point of “I just can’t take it anymore”, just like the support they provide for their aging parents, caregivers, need to seek support for themselves. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help (emotional or financial) from other family members, neighbors, church members and other support groups. Becoming a parent to your parent can be a difficult and painful process but also one that can be quite reparative in that it presents an opportunity to work through old wounds, close intergenerational misunderstandings, and bring a new found family closeness.

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When seniors decide to pack up their things and move it might simply be because they feel like a change, especially baby boomers that seem to stay active longer than previous generations. For those who are facing a reluctant move from familiar surroundings due to financial difficulties, however, it can be a very different story with none of the excitement and enthusiasm connected with a new home.

To start with, baby boomers in their fifties and sixties are likely to already have the home they want; the rooms will be filled with souvenirs and happy memories of their children; the furniture and the pictures on the walls will have been purchased with a certain place in mind; even the annoying squeaks in the staircase will be an accustomed sound, as familiar as the ticking of the family clock.

The prospect of financial ruin can be an incentive to sell even a well loved family home and baby boomers who are relocating due to financial difficulties will embrace the change as best they can, bite the bullet and go through the sale process determined to make the best of things.

Psychological articles tell us that problems arise not in the moving process itself but in the settling period after the move is complete, especially if the new environment is less affluent. Streets that are overcrowded and littered compared to the neat and clean avenues of home can bring tears to the eyes of someone who is quite simply homesick in every sense of the word.

To make matters worse, some baby boomers decide to relocate so they can retire on schedule, only to find when they have re-calculated that the cost of moving will not actually produce enough of a saving to achieve this and although economies will be possible, they will have to continue working in this strange environment for many more years.

Psychological articles recommend an effort to be sociable for those who find their new home does not come up to expectation. New friends can be as supportive as old ones and eventually new friends will be just as familiar and just as valued.

Sitting at home and feeling low is not productive; it is not effective and it is not – well – boomer-like! Getting out, trying new things and meeting new people is the answer for homesick boomers starting over.

The Psychological Article on Are We Ever Too Old to Start Again? The Problems Seniors Face When Finances Force a Relocation is part of Boomer Yearbook’s continuing series of baby boomers psychological coaching tips and how to alleviate elderly problems. We believe knowledge is power. We’d love to hear what you think.

Boomer Yearbook is a Social Network and Psychological Articles for Baby Boomers. Connect with old and new friends, or expand your mind and ward off senior moments and elderly problems with dream analysis and online optical illusions and brain games provided by clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Turner. Join other Baby Boomers to stay informed, receive weekly Newsfeeds, and let your opinions be heard. Baby boomers changed the world. We’re not done yet!