Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"
Boomers, Parents Urged To Speak Up
Tom Kisken
www.venturacountystar.com
Overview: “Concerned about the lack of family discussions about aging, a seniors home care business commissioned a study asking 1,000 baby boomers across the nation what they struggle to talk about with their parents. The adult children listed erratic driving, hygiene, behavior that could be linked to dementia and their parents' financial resources.”
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/feb/21/boomers-parents-urged-to-speak-up/
Aging Boomers
www.mainetoday.com
Overview: “Growing older isn't just for those who are aging. In Maine, our aging population of baby boomers is an issue for employers, state and municipal governments, doctors, nurses, longterm care providers, non-profit organizations, family members, housing developers, lawyers, retailers, temp agencies, librarians and school administrators, among many others.”
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/view/columns/4788731.html
Cruise Lines Offer Boomers Healthier Choices For Meals
Candice Choi
www.courierpostonline.com
Overview: “Sailing away on a cruise ship with a midnight buffet no longer means waving goodbye to your diet. Keeping with the times, cruise lines are promising spa-like cuisine alongside the buttery lobster and piles of crab legs. The hope is that lighter selections will lure health-conscious baby boomers and others who fear being trapped at sea with a 24-hour pizza bar.”