Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
Boomer-gals thumb their noses at aging
Susan Felt
Gannett News Service (Palitem.com)
January 5, 2007
Overview: Female boomers are coming together and forming their own societies such as the “Blue Thong Society” and “Red Hat Society.” These groups “provide women with social support and a sense of community. They also directly challenge cultural stereotypes about how middle-age and older women look, act and feel.”
http://www.palitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070105/NEWS16/70103019/1005
A year when age wasn't a liability
Johanna Schneller
The Globe and Mail
January 5, 2007
Overview: Schneller focuses on baby boomers in the film industry and states, “Baby boomers haven't given up blue jeans, black stilettos or Red Bull, and they've demonstrated they don't want to give up movies. But they turn out in numbers only for films that celebrate them -- their power and knowledge, their vitality and sexuality. They want to keep being the star, the hero, the centre of attention. So what if their knees crack when they stand up?”
Fall down, go boomer; Staying active is great, but many people over 40 need to adjust -- and quit hurting themselves
Cynthia Hubert
Sacramento Bee
January 5, 2007
Overview: Hubert suggests that active boomers who are working to stay healthier and live longer may be overdoing it and can lead to injuries. Hubert gives boomers tips on how to safely exercise writes, “What's a boomer to do? Keep moving but do it carefully”.
http://www.sacbee.com/107/story/102562.html
Baby Boomers Want Shoes That Are Sexy And Comfortable
Linda Young
All Headline News
January 4, 2007
Overview: Young reports that shoe retailers and manufactures are aiming to appeal to the baby boomer women. Young writes, “As Baby Boomers turn 60 some women are still willing to hand over $100 for a sexy shoe, but they want comfort along with style now. No orthopedic shoes, such as their grandmothers, wore for Boomers who still value style.”