Read A Good Book Lately?

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Here are our top 5 books by Baby Boomers, for Baby Boomers! #1 The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien “They carried malaria tablets, love letters, 28-pound mine detectors, dope, illustrated bibles, each other.” The Things They Carried has become an unparalleled Vietnam testament, a classic work of American literature, and a profound study of men at war that illuminates the capacity, and the limits, of the human heart and soul.

#2  Happy, Happy, Happy by Phil Robertson“Faith, family, ducks—in that order.” This autobiography chronicles the remarkable life of Phil Robertson, the original Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty star. In this eye-opening book, you’ll find stories that will shock you, as well as those that will inspire you. You’ll get to know the man behind the legend, and you’ll come away better for it. #3 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams “A towel is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have” You might find this book in your teenager’s room, but don’t be fooled! This science fiction comedy is on our list for a reason. You might find these two-headed, ex-hippie characters to be quite relatable. #4 How Not to Act Old by Pamela Redmond Satran “How to be cool when you’re afraid you’ve forgotten how . . .” Sure, you can try to stay younger by exercising, coloring your hair, and wearing stylish clothes—but how do you respond when someone asks, “Do you Twitter?” How Not to Act Old gives you simple ways to come back from over the hill and to act as young as you look! #5 How to Retire Happy, Wild and Free by Ernie Zelinski “The biggest mistake…is to concentrate only on the financial aspects” How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free offers inspirational advice on how to enjoy life to its fullest. There are many ingredients of a happy retirement and several tools that help retirees plan for their retirement. One of the most powerful tools is The Get-a-Life Tree that you won’t find in any other retirement book. Also consider Zelinski’s The Joy of Not Working. Realty 55 Partners is a specialized real estate brokerage company uniquely qualified to assist active adults and seniors in the sale or purchase of a home. They also draw upon the expertise of a network of senior specialists, healthcare professionals, eldercare lawyers and various community resources and services available to navigate the maze of financial, legal and emotional issues that accompany the sale and purchase of real estate.  realty55partners.com

NC Medicaid spending for elderly expected to grow as Baby Boomers age

The state’s check for Medicaid coverage, already the fastest-growing program in the state budget, is expected to continue to gobble up more funding as more seniors need long-term care, the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research pointed out today.

Last year, Medicaid took up 15 percent of the state’s budget after jumping 9 percent from the 2008 fiscal year. The state spent $3.2 billion.

Health and Human Services Secretary Lanier Cansler warned state lawmakers recently that Medicaid is expected to run $250 million over budget this year.

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