Top News From Today's "Boomiverse"
Age can affect job performance and much more
Linda Stollings
Herald Courier
December 16, 2009
Overview: “According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), workers aged 55 and older will account for almost 50 percent of projected labor force growth between 2002-2012.
Now that’s a problem any way you look at it. With an aging workforce comes a host of potential health care problems, increased health care costs and the potential for decreased work productivity.”
http://tinyurl.com/ycec7w4
Percent of Blogging Seniors Only 1/10 of a Point Behind Teens
Jack Loechner
Media Post Blogs
December 15, 2009
Overview: “According to the NielsenWire Online, while people 65 and older still make up less than 10% of the active Internet universe, in the last five years their number has increased by more than 55 percent, from 11.3 million active users in November 2004 to 17.5 million in November 2009.”
http://tinyurl.com/y8gmnhr
Katie Couric's Notebook
Katie Couric
CBS News
December 15, 2009
Overview: “A website called grandparents.com surveyed baby boomers about their holiday headaches. 85 percent said they're worried about the cost of all the gifts and grub. 30 percent say they are anxious over family feuds and sibling spats at the dinner table.”
http://tinyurl.com/y8replz