tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53041374862281243902011-11-27T18:46:06.524-06:00Lee Balinashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049849144384309991noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5304137486228124390.post-84181919770098088452010-12-31T15:47:00.000-06:002010-12-31T15:47:31.055-06:00

How does aging affect personality? I observed seniors at an assisted living center for the ir end of year party. I seems like you can almost guess what they were like younger by watching now. Those who were outgoing then are outgoing now. Those introverted then probably so now. With a room of 30 seniors, I only saw 2-3 family members there. Tonight, when much of the world is getting

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It is not a pretty sight, but this is the economic future awaiting Baby Boomers. You see, in the year 2010, the first Boomer turns 65 and will want their Medicare and Social Security benefits for wich they have for their most their working lives.The next 20 years, 72 million more will reach age 65 and be looking for their benefits. THAT'S THE PIG IN THE PYTHON!Did you that Social Security is

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It is something that prior generations are more concerned about than many today.It is something that increases in value with integrity,faith and faithfulness.It is more valuable and precious than precious metals.What is it?Proverbs 22:1 tells us. "A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold."Considering names being muddied in today's headlines

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So many people are quick to blame the opposing party for the current financial mess, but they are not solely responsible.We are being pummeled by demographic realities. Somewhere along the way we got sold bill of goods that small families were better because you "could do more for" a fewer number of children. BALONEY (Or insert your preferred exclamation of incredulity here!Another group has

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Tomorrow I will speak to 20 or so pastors at a luncheon. I am going to verbally slap them across the face to wake them up. There is a huge problem facing most of their congregation and they are not warning their church members.I have seen this problem in my years of ministry, insurance and being a Senior Adult Expert. Many people have left their families in a financial and legal mes that could

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Big secret about me: I love people. More than that, I love helping people. Several years ago, I took a class to help me grow I my confidence in my insurance business. It was to help me better understand who I am, what I do effortlessly and how I can bless others. One exercise was to survey 10-15 people who know me well and ask the following questions: What makes me unique?

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I recently decided to be more intentional in how I reflect on my life and what is happening around me.http://davidrm.com/ is a website to look into for a way to preserve your life story. You can download a 45 day free trials of journal software. I did the free download about 10 days ago and now have bought the system. It has prompts to help you be stimulated to write and reflection your life.I

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Many of us enjoyed time with friends, food and family yesterday. Some had to work. Others could not be there because they made Memorial Day possible. Memorial Day is the traditional start of summer as Labor Day marks its’ conclusion. With all the men firing up their grills, icing down beverages of various sorts and days of work, we sometimes forget the original purpose. It is a day

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Not to be preaching doom and gloom but reality and readiness, you would do well to look at this weekend’s paper regarding the shrinking nest egg. It is one of the main reasons for my radio show on Saturday mornings. Not enough people are sounding the alarm and preaching preparedness. Katrina caught most of the Gulf Coast flat footed and much of it flooded. Eventually, we are coming back

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I am sorry to be so late writing, but it has been hectic week since I last wrote.On my first radio show, I had three callers.The first was a lady wanting to ask if her IRA withdrawals affected her Social Security payments. No- it is no effect on it at all. It is earned income before you reach full retirement age that presents problems.Another caller asked if the Social Security surplus funds

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I am exhausted, but it is a happy exhausted. Sleep has not come easy this week. Changes in vocational opportunities and the excitement of preparing for my first “solo” radio show. I had been on the Jeff Crouere show Friday morning for about an hour to help get a better feel for the studio and how things work. It was much needed training. My guide, board operator, producer in the

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The Crawfish Cook Off was a huge success! The final numbers are not in yet, but we went through over 35,000 lbs. of crawfish and sold out of tickets at 10,000. Children 12 and under got in free with an adult. We estimate that raised the total in attendance to nearly 12,000 people. The Hospice Foundation of the South puts this event on every year. Our goals are to pay for needs of

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Tomorrow is one of the biggest days of the year for my family and me. It is the 5th Annual Crawfish Cook off contest sponsored by Hospice Foundation of the South. It is an event we have volunteered for from day one. I have been a volunteer member of the Board for over 5 years with HFS and enjoy the things we’re able to do. Before the cook off, HFS used to do a golf tournament and had

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One Granny in particular, Miss Liz, was especially memorable. She was one of the most tenderhearted and gentle people I have ever met. When you would talk to her about her family or the scrapbook, her eyes would immediately moisten, her bottom lip would quiver and her voice would start to crack. The expression of thankfulness for not being forgotten would get lodged sideways in her

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Things went great with our Adopt-a-Granny program. The Grannies were basking in the attention and the students were learning not to fear older folks. The kids were also experiencing unconditional love and someone who believed in them. When late November approached, we began planning the Christmas party for our kids. We asked them if they wanted to go on hayride and go caroling and then ice

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Back in Houston over 20 years ago, I was the lead teacher for a group of 7th graders in a weekly Bible study class at a large suburban church. This group had around 60-70 students per week in attendance and they were divided into smaller groups for discussion. Each of these groups was called a share group.I wanted to have something tangible that the students could do in service to others in the

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I just learned how to add video to blog so here goes. This is video mentioned in my previous post.

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Ever get a song stuck in your head that just won’t quit? Eleanor Rigby. Not the original version by the Beatles, but covered by David Cook on American Idol. Go to youtube.com and check it out. It does have the haunting hopelessness of the original version but a new level of passion comes through. I think of this as I consider visits to many nursing homes. You see hall after hall of

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The e-mail responses just keep coming. I sent out 1,700 e-mails announcing the new radio show yesterday. The initial response was heartening and now it is picking up momentum. People are starting to see the plight and get a glance at the pending problems. No family in America has been untouched by the Age Wave and its’ rising tide. Van Mueller is a mentor of mine. He is a thoughtful

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Dan Sullivan , the Strategic Coach, talks about the 80% solution. He ways when we take on a new task or skill set that we just jump into and not spend too much time “getting ready”. He correctly says that it does not matter if you jump right in, spend months preparing or years trying to get things perfect, you will feel about 80% satisfied with how your effort turns out. However, those

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We never know what we are capable of doing until we try. I have a great internet hosting service with 1and1.com. They offer a simple little program called Website Builder. After struggling for awhile, I finally figured out how to construct my new website for the radio show to kick off. It took one call to tech support and a little patience and it will be ready to post on web in three days.

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The postal service will soon be choked with graduation invitations for high schools and colleges. We have a senior departing our home this year.There is always a debate about what makes a good graduation gift. Let me give you several suggestions that will last a lifetime.1 The book The Richest Man in Babylon This simple story is a treasure of economic and personal finance advice that has

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We have made a few more contacts for potential sponsors for the radio show and they are enthusiastic. One group that is fired up is a mortgage company that has a lot of experience in the reverse mortgage business.Reverse mortgages can be a tremendous source of tax free revenue or cash for seniors. They can turn an illiquid asset into either a lump sum or series of payments.Want to read a modern

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There are several great places to learn about the coming Age Wave or keep up with its' effects.I recommend the books by Ken Dychtwald Age Wave and Age Power. Ken has been heralding the coming changes for years and he is a voice to be regarded with seriousness. Both his books should be required reading for anyone in public office, social services or just about any area of society. The Age Wave

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The countdown has begun. In less than three weeks, I begin my first ever radio show. It all begins April 26th at 7 a.m.I finally have found an opportunity to share my passion and personal knowledge to help the most people at one time. I am going to spread the news to the generations.I will begin a radio talk show highlighting the coming AGE WAVE and how it will affect all of us individually

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