BABY BOOMERS HOMEPAGE:
The Baby Boomers Homepage is pleased to introduce their brand new feature brought to you on a semi-regular basis by their very own Baby Boomer Doc, Doctor J. The doc will address various health and living issues of interest to Baby Boomers and may even answer some of your more interesting health questions.
BABY BOOMERS IN THE US:
This site offers some official and some not so official statistical representations regarding the Baby Boomer generation's population. There are also links here to official sites.
BOOMERNET:
BoomerNet is dedicated to helping you learn of services or products that might be of interest to you, and richest consumers at the end of the 20th century.
COACH NATE'S CORNER FOR THOSE IN MID-LIFE:
This column will share with readers questions the author has received from around the world from those in midlife and tne challenges they face. All of the real names have been removed to provide confidentiality. Learn from the questions that others may have just like you and coach's Nate's responses. This site will continue to post a new set of questions each month. So, visit often!
MARITAL STATUS CONTINUITY AND CHANGE AMONG YOUNG AND MIDLIFE ADULTS: LONGITUDINAL EFFECTS ON FEMALE INFERTILITY:
This site has a lot of information regarding female infertility. The most common reason for femalt infertility is the failure to release an egg (ovulate). Failure to ovulate may be caused by:
A hormone imbalance
Obesity and weight gain
Prolonged excessive stress
A tumor or cyst on the ovary and other ovary disorders
A menstrual cycle that is too brief
Weight loss for various reasons, including eating
Disorders such as anorexia and bulimia
Abuse of alcohol or drugs
A damaged fallopian tube or uterus can also cause infertility
These organs may be damaged from
A previous infection, such as pelvic inflammatory disease or other sexually transmitted diseases
A birth defect
A previous surgery to remove a tubal pregnancy
Other conditions such as endometriosis, fibroids, or an abnormally shaped or tipped uterus.
In rare cases, the woman's body destroys the sperm because she is allergic to the sperm.
Genetic problems causing infertility are also rare.
There is a natural decline in fertility that comes with aging. This decline occurs more quickly after age 30.
GABELLI FUNDS, INC.:
Gabelli Funds, Inc. is a full-service investment management organization with a diverse offering of financial products designed to meet the investment needs of individuals and institutions. The genesis of the firm was the founding of Gabelli "& Company, Inc. in 1977. Gabelli is among the most respected investment firms in the United States.
Email: info@gabelli.com
HUDSON VALLEY AGING RESOURCES AND SERVICES:
Hudson Valley Aging Resources and Services
This directory of information and services has been compiled for the elderly, their families, or other care providers to aid in their unique situations and challenges.
JOURNALEXTRA:
JournalExtra is a search engine for the person in middle age. It can find just about any information one could want.
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING:
http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/cde/nsfhwp/nsfh71ab.htm
By Nadine Marks and James D. Lambert
This study examines longitudinal (5 year) effects of remaining in varying marital statuses (separated/divorced, widowed, never married vs. continuously married) on multiple positive and negative dimensions of psychological well being. Data come from National Survey of Families and Households 1987-1993 respondents aged 19-65 N=6,948. Differences between men and women as well as between young and midlife adults are investigated. Multivariate analyses reveal a complex pattern of effects depending upon the contrast and outcome examined the effects of continuity in single status are not very different for women in contrast to men. The transition to divorce or widowhood is associated with somewhat more negative effects for women. Remaining singe or becoming single is associated with less negative impact on the mental health of midlife adults than younger adults. Overall, results support the social causation hypothesis and a persistent life strains model for explaining marital status effects.
MENOPAUSE-ONLINE:
The purpose of this site is to provide women with up-to-date, easy to use information. The natural changes from productive life to mid life are known as menopause or perimenopause. The knowledge they provide will allow you to construct a health plan including steps you can take to make a transition smoothly.
MIDLIFE CONSULTING SERVICES:
Paula Hardin is the author of What Are You Doing with the Rest of Your Life?: Choices in Midlife, Love After Love: Stavges of Loving and the director of Midlife Consulting Services in Chicago. She teaches, lectures, and appears on radio and TV talk shows including the Oprah Winfrey show. Paula earned her doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University with a research emphasis on adult development, particularly the choices that shape the second half of life. The focus of her post-doctoral master's degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University was the stages of spiritual development.
MIDLIFE CRISIS:
At this site you will find support, frienship and encouragement. To add to the discussion, please click the Add Message button at the bottom of the page.
MIDLIFE-DIVORCE SUPPORT LINKS:
This site offers information and support for people dealing with the issues of divorce.
MIDLIFE HEALTH:
Although every woman's journey through perimenopause will be as unique as she is, all women need to consider the possible health consequences of menopause. The Midlife Health Center is designed to help you make the most of your journey through perimenopause and menopause.
MIDLIFE MOMENT'S:
Midlife Moments' Response Policies
The number of people in midlife (ages 35 to 54) is growing four times faster than the population as a whole. Four of 10 adults are midlife babyboomers. They head 45% of all households and compose 60% of the electorate. People in their 40's are expanding by one-third. Twelve thousand a day are turning 40. The leading edge of baby boomers is turning 50 at a rate of one every 7.5 seconds. By 2001, the rate will increase to one every 6.8 seconds. Since readership increases with both age and education, the graying of the most educated generation in American history promises to bring an unprecedented boom to sales of newspapers and magazines geared to the interest of midlifers.
MIDLIFE MOMMIES:
The nineties are a decade of choice..and many women are deciding to b ecome parents later in life. At Midlife Mommies they know how having a child feels like an echo sounding its way through every facet of your life.
MIDLIFE OPTIONS FOR WOMEN:
Midlife Options for Women is a nonprofit organization established as an information, resource, and referral center for women in their middle years. Women can come together to attend workshops support groups and seminars, to share their experiences and concern's. Midlife hosts monthly brown bag luncheons with speakers on various topics. All events are open to the public.
MIDLIFE RESEARCH (MIDMAC):
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development (MIDMAC), is an interdisciplinary research group that consists of 13 scholars from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. It was established in 1989 to study a little-known period in the life-span: middle age.
Email: midmac1@aol.com
MIDLIFE SEX: DIFFERENT FROM THE WAY WE WERE:
By Edwin Turner
At midlife, defined as the period between 45 and 65, both men and women undergo physiologic changes- some subtle and gradual, others more sudden at times confusing.
MIDLIFE TRANSITION (PART 1):
This is the first in a series of articles exploring mid-life transition. Mid-life is the time when our past and future collide. It is frequently characterized by inner turmoil and questioning of our previous life choices. Whether we have fallen short of our youthful expectations or succeeded beyond our wildest dreams, mid-life is a time of reckoning: an opportunity to reassess our goals, mourn our losses and discover new directions.
OPTION INSTITUTE:
This site offers a series of intensive personal growth programs for individuals, couples, families and groups who are either challenged by adversity or who want to improve the quality of their lives by becoming happier, more effective and more successful.
Email: happiness@option.org
OSTEOPOROSIS:
A major health problem, osteoporosis or "porous bone," affects an estimated 20 million Americans. This bone loss disease is most common in the elderly and in postmenopausal women. The loss of bone mass places extra stress on the thin, fragile bone structure that remains causing bones to be susceptible to fracture. Osteoporosis is estimated to cause 1.3 million bone fractures a year in people over 45 years of age. Moreover, in 1985, the national estimated cost of osteoporotic fractures was estimated to be $7 billion a year.
PATTERNS OF MIDLIFE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:
1977-1980
Osherson,S.
The study involved 370 professional men, all of whome had participated in the Harvard Student Study, either in the large, 510 student sample or subsample of 50. Participants completed a questionnaire concerning graduate education, occupational history and perceptions of work success and satisfaction. Fifty of these participants (a second subsample) were chosen for intensive interviews examining family and career domains. With emphasis on events surrounding key choices in participants' lives. Variables assessed include work satisfaction, perceived success relative to peers, work stress level, marital stress and satisfaction, perception of the future and personal disorganization.
PERSONAL THERAPY RESOURCES:
Personal Therapy Resources is a production company specializing in providing therapeutic media resources to help people through some of lifes' more difficult times. Currently they offer two cassette tape series; "Where Do I Go From Here?", a new kind of loss & grief resource and "Midlife, Why Do I Feel This Way?", a special blend of music and conversation creating a unique environment for those in the journey of midlife.
Email: bwalto19@mail.idt.net
POWER SURGE:
A warm and caring community for women at midlife Celebrating for years of Fabulous Guests Conferences Medical Consultants / Database Weekly chats / Support Groups Message boards / Newsletters Timely Health News / Articles.
PROSTATE CANCER:
Prostate cancer in the early stages usually does not produce any symptoms. However, as the tumor enlarges, the following symptoms may occur:
1. Frequent urination, especially at night
2. Difficulty in controlling the flow of urine
3. Inability to urinate
4. Urgency to urinate
5. Frequent pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or upper thighs
RAISING SELF ESTEEM IN MIDLIFE:
For some in the 35-45 year old category, they may have started to question everything from their purpose to what they really want to do. Based on some research that the author has done. This site explores the "so called midlife crisis."
SELF-HELP & PSYCHOLOGY MAGAZINE:
Self-Help & Psychology Magazine is an educational publication written by mental health professionals for the discussion of general psychology as applied to our everyday lives. It is not intended to be any form of psychotherapy or a replacement for professional services. The opinions expressed in Self-Help & Psychology Magazine are those of the authors and/or columnists, and do not necessarily represent the positions of the owner, editors or other contributors.
THE MIDLIFE WOMENS PAGE:
This Web Site is dedicated to issues affecting the health of mid life men and women including preventative health care, nutrition, menopause, and the relationships between common medical problems and menopause. They discuss gynecological problems including the use of hormones and surgery. Alternatives to hysterectomy are presented. Male menopause is discussed. They present topics related to endocrinology such as PMS, problems with hair growth, acne, thyroid and adrenal problems. Finally, issues related to the psychology of women at midlife including depression, stress, and problems with human sexuality.
Email: General Information: drdott@midlife-passages.com
Webmaster: info@midlife-passages.com
THE NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION (NOF):
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is America's leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis. Their first and foremost mission is to reduce the widespread prevalence of osteoporosis by providing you with useful information, support and guidance.
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY:
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is a multidisciplinary, nonprofit organization that provides a forum for a multitude of scientific disciplines with an interest in the human female menopause. Founded in 1989 at a joint meeting with the New York Academy of Sciences, the Society was the first of its kind in North America.
Email: info@menopause.org
THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL PAGE:
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page is dedicated to providing the most up to date and accurate information regarding the names on the wall in Washington DC. Every effort is made to display the info in the dignified manner that it deserves. If you find information that you believeis in error, you can contact the proper authorities by emailing the Webmaster for the address. The Webmaster of this page does not change info in this database. Please don't ask, there are no exceptions.
WOMEN AT MIDLIFE:
The midlife years are the new focus of the baby boomers who are turning 40 and 50. This is the time when menopause occurs, chronic diseases appear, and major transitions in family and work challenge long-held routines and beliefs. This program outlines the latest advice in the areas of menopause and hormone replacements, and prevention of heart disease, cancer, stroke and osteoporosis. Dr. Eileen Hoffman, author of the book, Our Health, Our Lives, a Revolutionary Approach to Total Health Care for Women, talks about the transition from an emphasis on child-bearing and child-rearing to preventing the chronic diseases that can cripple women in their older years.
WOMEN.COM:
Women.com Networks stepped in to become the first online media company to produce content and create community specifically for women.
WOMEN'S WIRE; TURNING 40:
This is a very informative site for the women who is entering midlife.
WORKLIFE:
We are Australia's longest established support service to corporations who want to develop career and worklife programs providing career management services to staff.
Email: worklife@ozemail.com.au |