Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Older Adults Have Joined the Social Media Revolution

Do you use Facebook? LinkedIn? Twitter? The Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project reports that social networking use among internet users ages 50 and up nearly doubled from 22 percent in April 2009 to 42 percent in May 2010. Take a look at their report, Older Adults and Social Media.

// Posted by 50plus @ 11:59 AM

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Loss of Muscle Mass Comes With Aging

Researchers say that sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass, affects about 10 percent of men and women over 60 and is a major reason why the elderly lose mobility and cannot live independently.
“In the future, sarcopenia will be known as much as osteoporosis is now,” said Dr. Bruno Vellas, president of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Read more about the condition in a recent New York Times article.

// Posted by 50plus @ 11:49 AM

Friday, August 27, 2010

How Important is Social Networking in Finding a New Job?

The job search process is changing. Read more about "Social Networking Your Way to a New Job" from the New York Times.

// Posted by 50plus @ 9:28 AM

Friday, August 27, 2010

Arts and Humanities Growing in Continuing Education Programs

Continuing education programs across the country are noticing a growing interest in the arts and humanities, according to a recent New York Times article. Read more here.

// Posted by 50plus @ 9:22 AM

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

eldergadget.com: Products with Elder Friendly Features

Are you looking for products and gadgets with elder-friendly features either for yourself or for your aging parents? Check out eldergadget.com, a comprehensive blog that offers news and reviews about "the latest gadgets that meet a seniors needs and maybe some products you have never dreamed possible."

// Posted by @ 11:05 AM