Grandparents

Investing in your grandkids’ future starts in the kitchen 

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By William “Dr. Bill” Sears, MD  Grandchildren are some of life’s greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 grandchildren. Like ...

5 Ways Your Life Changes When You Become a Grandparent

5 Ways Your Life Changes When You Become a Grandparent

Lake Oconee Boomers

You’re about to enter a new and amazing stage in life. Prepare for your new role by knowing how your life changes when you become a grandparent.

5 Questions To Ask When Interviewing a Senior Caregiver

5 Questions To Ask When Interviewing a Senior Caregiver

Lake Oconee Boomers

You want to ensure that your parent or the senior you’re caring for has proper care, so it’s important to ensure that the caregiver you hire is adequate.

Fun Things To Do With Your Grandkids on Vacation

Fun Things To Do With Your Grandkids on Vacation

Lake Oconee Boomers

Going on a summer vacation with your grandkids? Here are four activities you have to try. These ideas are fun and interesting for adults and kids alike.

Things You Need To Do Once You’re Retired

Things You Need To Do Once You’re Retired

Lake Oconee Boomers

While many people spend their whole lives working toward retirement, the lack of structure can throw off many individuals. It’s ...

Things New Grandparents Should Keep Around the House

Things New Grandparents Should Keep Around the House

Lake Oconee Boomers

Are you preparing for the first of many visits with your new grandbaby? Create a welcoming home with these things new grandparents should keep around the house.

4 Signs That An Aging Loved One Needs Support

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

The holidays are a time of coming together. While it might look different in 2020, it is even more critical ...

A Message for Pearl: Is My Generation Leaving Behind a Disaster For You to Repair?

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

By Robert Mercer-Nairne My granddaughter Pearl, aged eleven, has just come to my study window to show me a pretty ...

How to Keep Your Car Clean with Grandkids

How to Keep Your Car Clean with Grandkids

Lake Oconee Boomers

Grandchildren are the apple of their grandparents’ eyes. These little ones remind their elders of their youth, and their smiles ...

The Benefits of Living with Your Grandparents

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Before the advent of technology, when there were no smartphones, every member of the family played a vital role in ...

Tips to Deal with a Controlling Aging Loved One

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

As people age, it’s not uncommon for their personalities to change and for them to become more controlling.  It’s usually ...

Alone for the Holidays? Plan Ahead to Help Beat Loneliness

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

In a recent AARP survey, 31 percent of respondents said they had felt lonely during the holiday season sometime during the past ...

3 Holiday Activities to Engage with Loved Ones

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Any time can be the right time to enjoy memorable moments with family members, but the holidays present a special ...

Being a grandparent

The Grandparenting Connection: 3 Ways to Strengthen It

The Lake Oconee Boomers Team

Grandparents love being grandparents – 72% think being a grandparent is the single most important and satisfying thing in their life. In ...