They were wrong about Medicare, too Nov 20, 2009
There s about 70 milion baby boomers beginning to go on SS and Medicare with only the Gen y s and 20 million illegal aliens to pay the bills. So the solution is to entitle another 20 million poor people with health insurance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
'Oprah Winfrey Show' To End In 2011 Nov 20, 2009
But these Baby Boomers have proven that you can be 50ish and fabulous. How well do you know the Queen of Talk. (Click2Houston, TX)
Citizen zero Nov 20, 2009
Baby boom works though middle age Sides of pyramid are less sloping than in the past, it looks thin at the bottom (fewer young) and wide in middle (working age baby boomers and migrants). Pushing up and out Migration continues at 2006 rates. (BBC News -- UK)
The mate market is tough for Jewish women over 50 Nov 19, 2009
I m hoping one of the key Jewish agencies in town will address the need for organized programs for the increasing number of sophisticated single baby boomers and create programs that attract men as well as women. Advice from a local love doc. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Why Social Security Won't Last Fore... Nov 19, 2009
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the head of the trustees group, said that the Social Security annual surplus will be completely gone by 2016 because of the increased demands from the 78 million baby boomers in line to retire. Why is Social Security Still Around. (Suite101.com)
Parents and kids trade job-hunt tips Nov 19, 2009
"This scenario is becoming more prevalent with the current job market, leaving new grads sometimes competing head-to-head with baby boomers and seasoned professionals for jobs," said Diane Crompton and Ellen Sautter, co-authors of "Seven Days to Online Networking: Make Connections to Advance Your Career and Business Quickly." " Job search is a stressful situation for most families to go through. It's easy to highlight the negatives of this scenario but there can be some productive aspects of... (CNN)
Businesses Paid For Advertising That Never Materialized Nov 19, 2009
Learn tips about health, finances and lifestyle in our baby boomers section. Smart Savings. (KIRO TV, WA)
Investment worth making Nov 19, 2009
As Alaska's well-educated baby boomers retire, we must replace them with a well-educated workforce. Our families and our economic future depend upon it. (Juneau Empire)
Quirky Pet Businesses Worth Barking About Nov 19, 2009
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5 nuggets of knowledge about cougars Nov 18, 2009
Baby boomers will likely remember the original V8-powered muscle car which eventually morphed into a big old luxury coupe -- while their car enthusiast offspring are more familiar with the small front-wheel drive sport coupe. By the mid 1970s, the focus on Cougar speed was diminished in favor of an even greater emphasis as a personal luxury vehicle. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Senate weighs long-term care program Nov 18, 2009
"This is primarily a product for baby boomers, and people who are still working," said James Firman, president of the National Council on Aging, and a supporter of the program. "If we don't do this now, I don't think boomers are going to get another chance.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gregg: Senate Democrats will pass healthcare Nov 18, 2009
BY Health--EE on 11/17/2009 at 10:51Gee, a 500 billion cut to medicare with the baby boomers just getting into medicare. Why not kill off all the seniors. (TheHill.com)
Letter to the editor: Can government run a health plan? Nov 18, 2009
Senior Citizens, retirees, baby boomers set to retire do you realize your Congressman Bart Stupak just voted to cut Medicare 40 percent by voting for the so called Health Care bill now passed by Congress. Now that you have paid your entire working life into Medicare, your congressman has voted to cut it. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
More Reports Of Burning iPods Surface Nov 18, 2009
"KIRO 7 has always reported that the overheating incidents are very rare. But as the additional complaints we've received show, they may not be as rare as both the CPSC and Apple claim.Rebecca Bracewell says it doesn't really matter how uncommon these overheating incidents are.Its rare until it happens in your apartment, you know? Its not a concern until its your apartment that could have burned down. Bracewell, Miller and Askern all believe a warning should be on iPod packaging that simply... (KIRO TV, WA)
Annual Heart Walk designed to be a step to a healthier life Nov 18, 2009
Barnett said a shortage of primary care physicians and an expanding number of baby boomers needing more care increase demand. We have to turn down the pressure on the system, he said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
HEART SPOKEN: And we thought the times they were a- changing Nov 18, 2009
My baby boomer eyes skim over the front page of the newspaper, and I almost miss the article tucked into a narrow column at the bottom right edge. The headline Tufts University is followed by Dorm room sex is fine: but not in front of roommate. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Gen Xers Feeling More Discontent At Work Nov 17, 2009
In these hard times, they're also hearing strong rumblings of discontent from Generation X. They're the 32- to 44-year-olds who are wedged between baby boomers and their children, often feeling like forgotten middle siblings -- and increasingly restless at work as a result ... "It's so annoying," said Lisa Chamberlain, another Gen Xer who wrote the book "Slackonomics: Generation X in the Age of Creative Destruction." ''First, it was always the baby boomers overshadowing everything ... However,... (Click2Houston, TX)
Couple Prepared For Life Without Retirement Nov 17, 2009
-- Sheri and Randy Shaner are baby boomers prepared to work well into their 60s and beyond, acknowledging that their life has gotten in the way of their retirement plans. Sheri Shaner love quilting. (7 KETV Omaha)
MC Hammer rapt over future of digital media Nov 17, 2009
But he's not gen Y; not even gen X. Try baby boomer. Yet Hammer is more articulate about the impact of technology than most born with one hand on a mouse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Look Them Up: Frenemy, Vlog, Staycation Nov 17, 2009
John Morse, president and publisher of the Springfield-based dictionary publisher, said many of this year's new words are tied to changes in technology, increasing environmental awareness and aging baby boomers' concerns about their health and have become part of the general lexicon. "These are not new words in the language, by any means," Morse said. (CBS News -- US)
Now its Gen Xers turn to complain Nov 17, 2009
First, it was retirees and baby boomers who got hit hard as their life savings were pummeled by this recession ... The strong rumblings of discontent from the 32- to 44-year-olds who are wedged between baby boomers and their children ... HOWEVER, this company put itself out of business because all the company leaders were old fart baby boomers who wouldn t invest in new clients on to the next job, where he is currently. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
High Fresno police pensions not made public Nov 17, 2009
Now, Florida is headed for an even grayer future in the Baby Boomer retirement era, state economists and demographers predict. The consequences: worker shortages and severe strains on public pensions and government services. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Roofless Retirement Nov 17, 2009
Austin anticipates that number will keep increasing as the baby boomer generation hits retirement age. "When a person in my generation hits retirement, if they have to live on Social Security and they have no other income, no retirement from a previous job - and particularly if they lack family support - there's no way that they could go out into the marketplace and purchase decent housing that they could afford," he said. (Juneau Empire)
Local nursing program to add new students Nov 17, 2009
Meanwhile, the large baby boomer generation is becoming older and will need more nurses to care for them in the future. The Health Science Center educates physicians, dentists, nurses, scientists and health professionals. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
The new retirement isnt retirement at all Nov 16, 2009
A long time comingSurveys show that a majority of baby boomers say they want to work during their golden years. They're going to get their wish. (MSNBC -- Business)
College crisis is a disaster California can'... Nov 16, 2009
McKearney said that as baby boomers now in their 50s and 60s start to leave the work force, there are fewer well-educated younger workers to pick up the slack. He said that though two-thirds of baby boomers have the skills required by most defense jobs, that's true of only one-third of Generations X and Y. ... At the end of the day, we need to get more young people educated in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) so that baby boomers like me can retire, he said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The quest to stop the brain drain Nov 16, 2009
We are going to have a tidal wave of people with dementia as baby boomers continue to age, Snyder said, I really worry these companies are taking advantage of the average consumer s concerns about their own health ... Right now, he s evaluating the effectiveness of a computer software product that is marketed to baby boomers to help them sharpen driving skills by improving focus, reaction time, and memory. (Boston Globe)
Bloggers' challenge: Is common courtesy lacking in Cache Valley? Nov 16, 2009
Alice wrote on Nov 10, 2009 12:42 PM:" It seems the older people are more genuinely courteous because they were brought up in different times ..war, depression, hard times. The Greatest Generation age group, 80, 90 years. They generally have a better civility and better manners. They are courteous, although they can be crotchety at times ..you have to give them that ..theyre old and experienced and theyve earned the right to say whatever they damn well please, even though at times it... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
LETTER: Obama dismantling free-market system Nov 16, 2009
"Based on an exhaustive analysis of tax records and census data, the study reinforced the sense that while Mr. Bushs tax cuts reduced rates for people at every income level, they offered the biggest benefits by far to people at the very top especially the top 1 percent of income earners." They went on to say, "Mr. Bush and his Republican allies in Congress want to permanently extend that tax cut and almost all of the others that Congress passed in his first term. The cost of doing that would be... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Generations draw together through family-published cookbooks Nov 16, 2009
Sandy Broom is one of the "baby boomers" from the family. She initiated the cookbook and coordinated the project with Gishing in Waverly, Iowa. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Review: Toyota Venza falls short Nov 16, 2009
Pros: Comfortable ride, superlative fuel economy for its size, the brand name that makes grizzled baby boomers behave like irrational adolescents. Cons: Insultingly cheap interior, lousy steering, useless automatic headlights. (MSNBC -- Business)
Smart path to economic recovery - invest in skills Nov 15, 2009
Even before the recession, many employers reported that Baby Boomer retirements would intensify already existing shortages of skills in crucial industries like health care, construction and advanced manufacturing. These shortages will return when the recession has ended, and the state will miss its chance to prepare younger workers for these well-paying careers unless we act now to invest in Californians' skills. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Ford analyst sees small car segment growing Nov 15, 2009
George Pipas told the Automotive Press Association in Detroit Friday that downsizing baby boomers and millenials entering the market, looking for compacts and subcompacts, will drive increased sales. Pipas says small cars such as the Honda Fit and Ford Focus made up 21 percent of U.S. Sales in 2003 but will rise to 36 percent in 2013. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Are Baby Boomers Doomed to Disability? Nov 14, 2009
Are Baby Boomers Doomed to Disability ... Are Baby Boomers Doomed to Disability ... (WebMD) Baby boomers are entering their 60s just in time for a new trend: disability. (CBS News -- Health)
Older adults looking to volunteer their skills have few boundaries Nov 14, 2009
Two million more baby boomers and close to 800,000 people 65 and older volunteered in 2008, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service - making the current crop of older adults the most socially engaged in three decades. At the same time, organizations are designing creative new roles for volunteers who have expertise. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Viewpoints: Time is fading both sides of talk radio Nov 14, 2009
But he's a baby boomer. His audience is baby boomers. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Baby Boomers May Prove More Disabled Than Their Elders Nov 14, 2009
Baby boomers in the United States may enter their 60s with far more physical disabilities than previous generations, which could spell trouble for an already overburdened health-care system. That's the finding of University of California, Los Angeles researchers who analyzed data from the 1988 and 1999 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys to identify changes in disability trends among older adults. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
On Demand picks Nov 14, 2009
But most belongs to Michael Keaton, who supplies the emotional rawness in his portrayal of a baby boomer facing the Big Sleep. (PG-13; runs through Nov. 26). (Boston Globe)
Incentive aims to keep students in Alaska Nov 14, 2009
As Alaska's well-educated baby boomers retire, we must replace them with a well-educated work force. Our families and our economic future depend upon it. (Anchorage Daily News)
Letters to the editor Nov 14, 2009
Although I am a post-World War II baby boomer, I grew up hearing the horrors of the Holocaust. Like many Jews, some of my family members perished in the Nazi camps. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Review: Tuning into 'Pirate Radio' Nov 14, 2009
If you want to know years in advance what old-age nostalgia is going to look like for Baby Boomers, look no further than "Pirate Radio," in which the sun always shines, the music is great and the sex is available, guilt-free and glorious. This might sound like a sentimental recipe, but Richard Curtis, who wrote and directed, keeps the spirit fresh and anarchic. (San Francisco Chronicle)
People Entering Their 60s May Have More Disabilities Today Than In Prior Generations Nov 14, 2009
13, 2009) In a development that could have significant ramifications for the nation's health care system, Baby Boomers may well be entering their 60s suffering far more disabilities than their counterparts did in previous generations, according to a new UCLA study. The findings, researchers say, may be due in part to changing American demographics. (Science Daily)
Holiday DVDs Not To Be Missed Nov 14, 2009
The film is a wonderful trip down memory lane for baby boomers, as Santa manages to tap into their childhood memories by providing adults with the nostalgic toys they grew up with. "Elf" (2003): "Elf" is a raucous family comedy about Buddy, an orphaned toddler who accidentally stows himself away in Santa's (Ed Asner) sack of presents and ends up at the North Pole. (KERO 23, CA)
The Boys are back Nov 14, 2009
Mention Bob's Big Boy, and today's baby boomers will recount stories about their high school days when it was a badge of honor to make off with the outdoor statue. Marcelo del Valle, who worked in several Bob's Big Boys during the 1980s, including one in San Ysidro, recalls how the restaurants were a popular weekend hangout for teenagers. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Census report: for more seniors, rising well-being Nov 14, 2009
But increasingly active and independent seniors, and the baby boomers who will follow, are helping to chip away at the ageism that spans Hollywood to Hallmark ... "It challenges that traditional view of aging and retirement, that you quit, you are done, now take a vacation and see ya," says Brent Green, author of "Marketing to Leading-Edge Baby Boomers." ... Some experts worry that the affluence of baby boomers is being overstated, hiding distressing situations for subgroups, especially at a... (Yahoo News -- Aging)
New businesses on the rise in Lewisville Nov 14, 2009
According to a new study, the baby boomer generation is the strongest force behind most new businesses. The study, by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, The Coming Entrepreneurship Boom, found that the largest group of entrepreneurs belongs to the 55-64 age group. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Fit in or fall out the importance of values Nov 13, 2009
We span three generations: from a few baby boomers to the bulk of the company being made up of Gen X with an increasing intake of Gen Y. ... These differences are even greater when it comes to the assumptions of the generational divides: baby boomers are supposed to be optimists believing anything is possible, Gen X are supposed to be buttoned down and serious, while Gen Y are supposed to be self-centred and interested in instant gratification, living in cyberspace at the expense of real contact... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Gen X will embrace gay marriage Nov 13, 2009
I'll remind The Free Lance-Star of this: Current census data indicates that Generation X will overtake baby boomers in population sometime in 2010. Therefore, the current state of opinion in the country where baby boomers roughly oppose homosexual marriage by 65 percent will slowly shift to that of Generation X, which favors it by almost the same percentage. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Teacher shortage becomes glut Nov 13, 2009
Just a few years ago, before the recession hit, several reports had projected a big shortage of teachers across a wide range of subjects over the next several years as baby boomers retired from the classroom and the strong economy lured college graduates into fields other than education. But the nationwide demand for teachers in 60 out of 61 subjects has declined from a year earlier, according to an annual report issued this week by the American Association for Employment in Education. (MSNBC -- Race)
An economy gone to pot Nov 13, 2009
Already, Florida is losing Baby Boomers to more rugged locales, such as North Carolina ... Baby Boomers would be hitting the restaurants for the early bird and staying on through the night ... The move could be transcendental when it comes to transforming the South Florida of Commissioner Aaronson's generation to the South Florida of the Baby Boomers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Large People Prone To Enlarged Hearts: Obesity Leading Risk Factor Of Left Atrial Enlargement During Aging Nov 13, 2009
If you're a "baby boomer," it might mean you've just joined the 2. 2 million Americans who have atrial fibrillation, an irregularity in. (Science Daily)
Cellular Source Of Most Common Type Of Abnormal Heart Beat Described Nov 13, 2009
13, 2009) While studying how the heart is formed, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine serendipitously found a novel cellular source of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of abnormal heart beat. Jonathan Epstein, MD, William Wikoff Smith Professor, and Chair, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, and Vickas Patel, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, have identified a population of cells in the atria of the heart and pulmonary veins of humans... (Science Daily)
New Nickelodeon Research Study Finds Generation Gap Closing, Reflecting Changing Attitudes and Values; Families Now Connected By Tech, Tastes and Entertainment Nov 13, 2009
"As Millennials become parents and Baby Boomers become grandparents, today's families are different from what we've seen and come to expect from previous generations, in that staying together and playing together are the top priorities among everyone in the household," said Ron Geraci, Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Research. "Instead of being divided by tastes and clashing over values and things like music and entertainment choices, today's parents, kids and grandparents are being drawn... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Study: More disabilities in old age than before Nov 13, 2009
The shift in health fortunes comes as a surprise and predicts future high disability rates for Baby Boomers ... "The hope was this was a portent of good things to come as this population got larger. But ours is the first data to suggest disability rates may be going up. If it's true, it certainly suggests the Baby Boomers, whatever health benefits they've enjoyed up until now, may not enjoy such a rosy older age.". (AZCentral -- News)
The mate market is tough for Jewish women over 50 Nov 13, 2009
I m hoping one of the key Jewish agencies in town will address the need for organized programs for the increasing number of sophisticated single baby boomers and create programs that attract men as well as women. Advice from a local love doc. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Hidden Danger Lurks In Glass Topped Tables Nov 13, 2009
"Consumer Reports tells KIRO it's pushing for a voluntary standard that would require furniture manufacturers to use safety glass instead of regular glass.It's even talking with Congress about writing a bill that would make it a law.If you own glass furniture at home and do not know whether it's made of safety glass or annealed glass, call the manufacturer. Copyright 2009 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. More Money Learn tips... (KIRO TV, WA)
UP FOR AIR: Chicken, paper towels and shampoo Nov 13, 2009
Maybe they haven t been told about it from their stuffy Baby Boomer parents. I guess I shouldn t be surprised; I don t think anyone plays Kick the Can, Simon Says or Sardines anymore, either. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Few in U.S. Make End-of-Life Wishes Known Nov 13, 2009
Baby Boomers will recognize this and make changes in the anti-Kevorkian rule which they should. Personally, I don't want to exhaust my hard earned savings on years of nursing home care if it ever came to that. (CBS News -- Health)
Democrats will soak the young Nov 12, 2009
Yet paying for baby boomers to retire comfortably, while knowing well probably never be afforded the same luxury, isnt enough. Were also being asked to pay the cost of Democrats health insurance proposals both now and in the future. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
GM Needs New Buick Regal, Chevy Cruze to Be Hits Nov 12, 2009
Midsize cars like Toyota's Camry, the perennial sales leader, are attractive to young families and baby boomers who are downsizing their vehicles. They typically can haul five people and have decent trunk space. (ABC News -- Wire)
Best Buy leaps into fitness equipment Nov 11, 2009
They all are preparing to meet the needs of about 200,000 baby boomers in Fresno County and 78 million nationwide. Groceries more costly for Valley's poor. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Leading Senior Care expert to host free public discussion on planning for senior care in Malden on Nov. 12 Nov 11, 2009
With more than 78 million Baby Boomers on the verge of retirement, America is facing monumental social and economic challenges in the ways in which we care for our seniors, said Hogan. That s particularly true for Massachusetts, which is expected to see a significant increase among people 65 and older by 2030. (Malden Observer, MA)
Ladies 'Konnect' through LINK Nov 11, 2009
"Our membership has been some very diverse individuals. I love them as sisters." She noted that for members of the Baby Boomer generation "you're expected to be active all the time, and if you can't be, but you're not necessarily elderly or feeble, you're kind of in a twilight zone." LINK helped her find a comfortable level of activity. The camaraderie also inspires her to be more altruistic, she said. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Part 2: Restrictive Growth Management Was A Necessary Condition for the Housing Bubble Nov 11, 2009
O'Toole: The urban planners who are promoting this compact development idea love to talk about how baby boomers are becoming empty-nesters and they are all going to want to move into high density condominiums and move out of their single-family homes because their children have left home. They love to talk about how people getting out of college who don't have children yet want to live in high density and so they are claiming there is a huge demand for high density housing. (RealtyTimes)
Knowing more about our military Nov 11, 2009
Baby Boomers are grandparents, and military veteran representation in Congress has dropped from 95 percent to under 30 percent over the past four decades. To the uninformed, complex and nuanced military and national security issues can be reduced to binary discussions: Do we stay in Afghanistan or leave. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
