Top News from Today's "Boomiverse"
Half of Hispanic Boomers to Consider Alternative Health Treatments
eNews Park Forest
June 19, 2008
Overview: “‘Hispanic Boomers' perceptions of healthcare and health information differ significantly from those of the General Market Boomer according to a new report from Focalyst… The report focuses on the 7 million Hispanic Boomers in the United States and examines attitudinal and behavioral differences between English-speaking Hispanic Boomers and the General Market in specific industries such as health, finance, home and technology.”
http://www.enewspf.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3628&Itemid=2
New Website Reflects Diversity of Boomer Women
WebWire
June 26, 2008
Overview: “Another new website community for boomer women is making its debut. It’s called Boomer Diva Nation and it’s a non-profit organization geared for women who are on the move and making a difference… the site is designed to offer up-to-date content on current issues affecting boomer women, along with a variety of resources to assist women in their endeavors. It’s also a place where women can network.”
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=68862
Groundbreaking New Survey Asks American Workers, Ages 44-70, About Longer Working Lives
Examiner
June 18, 2008
Overview: “’This is the first national survey to uncover evidence that the encore career is more than an appealing idea,’ said Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Civic Ventures, a think tank on boomers, work and aging. ‘Unexpectedly large numbers of boomers are looking for purpose-driven jobs that provide them with both means and meaning.’”