Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"
Living Longer: The Pros And Cons Of Aging
Myrna Toledo and Sara Holmberg
www.abcnews.com
Overview: “It won't surprise you to learn that some of the country's top young comedians draw humor from the topic of aging — and most often, the audience responds with big laughs. While racist jokes are taboo in this country, ageism is still fair game.”
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Longevity/story?id=4559457&page=1
Gainesville Virtues Draw Retirees
Anthony Clark
www.gainesville.com
Overview: “Gainesville may be on the brink of a senior surge. Retirees are a growing demographic and are increasingly drawn by the town's culture, climate, costs and health care. And they have the time and spending money to enjoy what the city has to offer.”
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080401/NEWS/804010320/1002/NEWS
Baby Boomers Urge Conversation About Aging Parents
Jane Glenn Haas
www.sun-sentinel.com
Overview: “There is a new generation of caregivers — the Boomers — adult children now responsible for their aging parents. And, as they always have, Boomers are going to do it just a little bit differently.”
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/entertainment/tv/sfl-tvcaringpnapr02,0,6241324.story