A growing number of baby boomers are contracting sexually transmitted diseases, also known as STD’s, at faster rates than even younger people. Experts say it’s becoming a scary reality for many.

Non-profit organizations could be hard hit by talent shortages exacerbated by the large cohort of baby boomers soon entering the retirement years, but there will be opportunities as well, according to a new report from The Conference Board, the global research and business membership organization.

By DEBORAH RIDER ALLEN In 2005, Carol Ray - mother of a son in college, another married son and grandmother of two - started thinking about retirement. Having recently moved back home to Chester, she decided to have a home built in Chester Village Green.

While exercise and playing sports can be lots of fun, aging puts some limits on the intensity and duration of that activity. Growing older also makes us more prone to injuries ourselves during physical activity. “Baby boomers” tend to be at risk, since they may just be discovering their bodies are not as young as they used to be. [click link for full article]

Call them the publishing industry’s answer to wide-screen televisions. In time for summer reading, publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Group, Harlequin Enterprises, Random House and HarperCollins have launched or plan to launch large-print lines designed to appeal to squinting baby boomers who are discovering that standard type is, well, impossible to read.

DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of “Spending Power of Baby Boomers in the United States 2007″ to their offering.

Baby boomers with a condition called pre-diabetes have a chance to prevent the development of the potentially fatal type 2 diabetes.

Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, notes that although American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics show the number of traditional facelifts dropped 22% between 2000 and 2006, there was a 66% increase in minimally invasive procedures. More and more Baby Boomers are opting for less-invasive mini-facelifts. (PRWeb May 30, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: …

Baby Boomers are being encouraged to consider “life planning” for retirement. A new concept which moves them from their primary career, to a more flexible job, usually with lower pay. However boomers who want shorter flexible hours while earning substantial supplemental income 24/7 or want to use their expertise from a career, hobby, or life experience that could bring in a 6-figure income should …

Oak Park, Ill. plastic surgeon and author Allan Parungao, MD, notes that although American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics show the number of traditional facelifts dropped 22% between 2000 and 2006, there was a 66% increase in minimally invasive procedures. More and more Baby Boomers are opting for less-invasive mini-facelifts.

Baby Boomers are being encouraged to consider “life planning” for retirement.

Retirement of the baby-boom generation will slow the potential growth of the US economy in the coming decade, highlighting the importance of labour market reforms to boost employment and tax reforms to improve efficiency, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development advised on Tuesday.

A section of Arlington long known as a haven for 20-somethings has been attracting a growing number of baby boomers looking for an urban lifestyle. Demographers say more and more boomers are moving to the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor, a three-mile stretch of dense development clustered around Metro stations. The area is attracting people who want to start over after a divorce or the death of a spouse or after their kids have grown up. Demographer Roberto Ruiz of Arlington’s planning office estimates that the number of residents ages 45 to 64 in the county has increased more than 34% since the 2000 Census.

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Jitterbug designed a easy to use mobile phone for the Baby Boomer generation. Jitterbug designed a mobile phone and the services to be usable by technophobe seniors. The phone hardware is made by Samsung. The company offers two types of phones. One…

TORONTO, May 29 /PRNewswire/ — Mature, confident, fun-loving single Baby Boomers seek modern day online dating site that actually caters to the 45+ age group.