BOOMER Magazine: June 2019
“When are you going to retire?” is a question I am asked almost every day. I love what I do and the people I work with. Why do I have to retire? I can see it now – my company would throw me a nice retirement party, everyone would say enjoy your life, have fun, goodbye! And then they’d find me at my desk the next day. I understand that some people can’t wait to retire – they hate their jobs, or can’t physically do them anymore or they’ve worked hard and saved enough money to be able to spend the rest of their lives without the constraints of time clocks, grumpy bosses, or millennials! My point is, retire, or don’t. Luckily, with the great advances in health care, more and more of us keep on working (and playing) into our 70’s and even our 80’s! In this issue of Sacramento Boomer we feature articles of interest to anyone regardless of work status. If you are wondering how to make sure you aren’t a target for financial fraud, turn to page 32 and read how to protect yourself from these ever more sophisticated scammers. Now that warmer weather is here, we offer up 10 gardening tips for the rookie gardener. I took up gardening last year for the first time and discovered that one little tomato plant produces A LOT of fruit! For you travel bugs, how about a trip to Japan? Read about this fascinating and beautiful country on page 52. If you are less into traveling afar but want to get outside, we offer up a hiking day trip on page 14 and if you are interested in volunteering, learn how you can help repair homes in the Sacramento area (page 28). And as always we offer up advice on health & wellness, deliver some delicious recipes to you and so much more. So enjoy our 2nd issue of the new Sacramento Boomer. Oh, and let me know if you’d like some tomatoes. This year’s crop is going to be amazing! By Debra Linn Associate Publisher
“When are you going to retire?” is a question I am asked almost every day. I love what I do and the people I work with. Why do I have to retire? I can see it now – my company would throw me a nice retirement party, everyone would say enjoy your life, have fun, goodbye! And then they’d find me at my desk the next day. I understand that some people can’t wait to retire – they hate their jobs, or can’t physically do them anymore or they’ve worked hard and saved enough money to be able to spend the rest of their lives without the constraints of time clocks, grumpy bosses, or millennials! My point is, retire, or don’t. Luckily, with the great advances in health care, more and more of us keep on working (and playing) into our 70’s and even our 80’s!
In this issue of Sacramento Boomer we feature articles of interest to anyone regardless of work status. If you are wondering how to make sure you aren’t a target for financial fraud, turn to page 32 and read how to protect yourself from these ever more sophisticated scammers. Now that warmer weather is here, we offer up 10 gardening tips for the rookie gardener. I took up gardening last year for the first time and discovered that one little tomato plant produces A LOT of fruit!
For you travel bugs, how about a trip to Japan? Read about this fascinating and beautiful country on page 52. If you are less into traveling afar but want to get outside, we offer up a hiking day trip on page 14 and if you are interested in volunteering, learn how you can help repair homes in the Sacramento area (page 28).
And as always we offer up advice on health & wellness, deliver some delicious recipes to you and so much more.
So enjoy our 2nd issue of the new Sacramento Boomer. Oh, and let me know if you’d like some tomatoes. This year’s crop is going to be amazing!
By Debra Linn
Associate Publisher
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Your Daily Routine<br />
“Anti-aging really comes down to<br />
three simple steps: a facial cleanser,<br />
moisturizer, and sunscreen. You want<br />
a facial cleanser specific to your skin<br />
type and needs, a moisturizing face and<br />
eye product to plump and hydrate your<br />
skin, And a high-quality sunscreen with<br />
SPF 30 or above to protect your skin<br />
from sun damage. Adding a vitamin<br />
C serum, hyaluronic acid, retinol, or<br />
professional facials and chemical<br />
peels to your skin care regimen can<br />
offer lasting results (and you’ll see a<br />
difference in as little as six weeks).”<br />
—Alison Rodriguez, aesthetician<br />
with Mercy Medical Group’s Plastic<br />
Surgery and Laser Center in Gold River,<br />
dignityhealth.org/sacramento/medicalgroup/mercy-medical-group/services/<br />
plastic-surgery-center<br />
Key Ingredient<br />
“Hyaluronic acid is your friend. It tells<br />
the skin to retain its moisture in our<br />
dry Sacramento climate.”—Shannon<br />
Sophia, owner and esthetician at<br />
SugarMama’s Skin Studios, Folsom,<br />
sugarmamastudios.com<br />
Yes to Scrubs<br />
“Exfoliate your skin twice a week<br />
and keep it hydrated!”—Shannon<br />
Sophia, owner and esthetician at<br />
SugarMama’s Skin Studios, Folsom,<br />
sugarmamastudios.com<br />
Keeping up the Collagen<br />
“The telltale signs of aging include<br />
wrinkles and sagging skin—two of the<br />
biggest skin woes. These conditions<br />
are a direct result of the body’s aging<br />
process. Natural collagen production<br />
slows with age and the skin appears<br />
less plump. While aging happens to<br />
everyone, there are ways to minimize<br />
the appearance and development of<br />
fine lines and wrinkles. The best longterm<br />
prevention for all skin types is a<br />
healthy lifestyle, daily sun protection,<br />
and a targeted skin care regimen.”—<br />
Alexis Reynolds, owner of Halo Salon<br />
& Day Spa, Roseville, halosalondayspa.<br />
com<br />
Stem Cell Secrets<br />
“Stem cell-based topical creams tend<br />
to have the most potency in recruiting<br />
Cream photo courtesy of ©picsfive - stock.adobe.com. Other photo courtesy of its respective company or organization.<br />
42 SacBoomer.com | <strong>June</strong> <strong>2019</strong>
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