--One American turns 50 every 7.5 seconds. --One in 6 Americans will be 65 or older by year 2020, with an estimated 75 million by 2010. --In 1996, first wave of Baby Boomers turned 50. --In 2000, nearly 40% of federal budget was spent on aging-related programs. --After age 75, most women are widowed and live alone. --After age 75, most men are married and live with their spouse. --In nursing homes, 70% of residents are women. --Roughly 56% of Older Americans Act budget is spent on nutrition programs for elderly -- meals on wheels, congregate meal sites, etc. The rates of malnutrition risk among elderly are estimated at somewhere between 64% and 88%. --Today, fastest growing age group in this country is women age 85 and older. --Seven (7) million over age 65 require help with daily living: feeding, dressing, bathing. --Social and psychological support is most often provided to elderly parent(s) by middle-aged daughter(s).

American Demographics magazine reports 70 million grandparents in US today, with an average age of 47 for first-time grandparents, who spend an estimated 35 billion annually on their grandchildren.

People concerned about Social Security's survival in its present form are probably wise to be skeptical. Today there are 6 wage-earners for each person on Social Security benefits. Shortly, and no one seems to be entirely certain when this will occur, there will be two wage-earners for each person receiving Social Security benefits.

What may have turned you or your partner on at first, might not be a turn on later. How is this possible if they seemed so crazy over certain things before? The reason is quite simple and reasonable. When we first get involved with people, attraction and lust is so strong (not that it would not be later), that way one seduces other is not truly focused on, but simply instantly appreciated, since they are so drawn to one another.

As relationship proceeds and bond builds, you will start getting in touch with your own style of loving and expecting your partner to match up to it. At times, this will be just case. Couples can share same love trend, but at other times, they can differ. If your trends do differ, do not look at it as negative, but as a way to combine them and form a creative love trend together. It should not be one way or other. There is no such thing as wrong way to love, except for obsession, controlling and abuse, of course-which is not love anyway, although some feel it is.

How do you even come about recognizing love personality of yours or your partners? It is not difficult, but does require quite a bit amount of observation. Start by making notes of your romantic qualities and ideas of what great romance, sex and seduction is to you. Do you like walks on beach and dining at cozy, romantic restaurants? Or do you like setting up your sexual activities by setting up a scene and playing along with it, or just going with flow? By knowing what trend you follow, you will then be introduced to your romantic identity and know what you need from your partner.

There are several types of love trends that you should know about. It will help you come to a deeper understanding of what type of lover you are and your partner as well. People, whose personalities follow emotional trend, are lovers who pay attention more to meaning behind things, instead of thing itself. A man who does not really care for picnics on beach may still love event due to intention behind it. He sees effort his mate put into it and sees love and caring meaning that his mate had when idea was thought of and planned. Emotional lovers are sensitive and love sharing with their partners and are also very spiritual. They do not hold back from expressing their true feelings.

A Creative trend follower on other hand, may have some of same traits as an emotional lover, but focuses more on discovering new things and trying them out, taking risks for a bigger thrill. They love to plan and be a part of interesting activities with their lovers because they like going through adventures and new territories together. These types of lovers are found to be quite exciting because they seem to be more mysterious and full of surprises and imagination.

Then you have traditional trend follower, who likes to follow rules of what society considers right way to handle a relationship. They believe in having one partner, following dating and romance guides to point (bringing a girl some flowers when picking her up at door for a date, just to mention one). They also believe in being organized, being financially responsible and planning events that will take place in their lives with their partners.