Baby Boomster
2,231 FOLLOWERS
I am Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski, a purveyor of all things fun and a die-hard foodie. BabyBoomster.com is dedicated to all you fabulous women over 50 who want to enjoy life on every level.
Baby Boomster
10h ago
I interviewed Gowri Reddy Rocco M.D., a double-board certified physician and wellness and longevity expert. She is the author of the book Growing Younger: Restore Your Hormones, Energy and Sex Drive. Dr. Rocco specializes in functional/regenerative medicine. She incorporates lifestyle modification rather than just taking prescriptions for her patients so they will feel better. “It’s ..read more
Baby Boomster
10h ago
Aging is an inescapable part of life, yet it is beautiful in many ways. The lines and so-called “imperfections” on our faces show the depth of the emotions we have experienced over the years, and it is something to be proud of! Expressions from crying, laughing, and experiencing the truths of life are all engraved ..read more
Baby Boomster
3w ago
In the United States, 77% of adults aged 50 and above prefer to age in place. Aging in place is characterized by staying in your own home as you get older, maintaining independence while enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Staying in a familiar environment can help an older person remain socially connected to friends and family ..read more
Baby Boomster
3w ago
For most of my early life I could eat whatever I wanted to without a problem, But, as I got older, my stomach became more sensitive to certain foods. It grumbles, churns, and sometimes passes involuntary wind, especially in the evening when I’m watching TV. You know what I mean, right? My doctors checked me ..read more
Baby Boomster
1M ago
Are you an avid traveler who loves to play games? You may enjoy a game called Trip Chaser. It’s a card game small enough to take with you when you travel that you can play with 2 to 6 of your like-minded friends. There are no pieces to lose other than playing cards that fit ..read more
Baby Boomster
1M ago
I was invited to a private home (mansion) in the Malibu Hills to cover a charity event for Operation Smile. It helps children all over the world who have cleft lips and palates. I wrote a post about the organization on my Los Angeles blog here. The invitation specifically asked that we dress in Malibu ..read more
Baby Boomster
1M ago
I had the privilege of interviewing 98-year-old Elaine LaLanne. If you are a Baby Boomer, you will remember watching her and her husband Jack LaLanne on television for 34 years. He was one of America’s first fitness exercise gurus, and he always started his show doing jumping jacks. Elaine is still going strong at almost ..read more
Baby Boomster
1M ago
Department stores, Amazon, online sites, and direct marketing companies offer cosmetic solutions for beauty problems by the thousands but what brands work best for older women? It’s hard to say. Each woman is an individual, so use whatever works best for you. However, several brands design skincare and makeup products exclusively for women over 50 ..read more
Baby Boomster
1M ago
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, particularly for active seniors. I spoke to a man named Peter Galbraith who is an avid player. He lives in Wake Robin, a senior life plan community in Shelburne, Vermont. Watch our video interview Peter believes that playing pickleball can save America and I believe him. It has ..read more
Baby Boomster
1M ago
Summer is here but in Los Angeles, we are experiencing gloom. It’s rained so much this year we were more like Seattle than sunny LA. The sky has been overcast and it’s still chilly enough to wear a sweater. I was out in Malibu this weekend for a fundraiser benefiting Operation Smile and a little ..read more