Boomer Lifestyle and Leisure Resources:
Our Boomer Years and Beyond!
Boomer lifestyle and leisure is a MAJOR segment
of our
Mid-Life Mantra!
I don't know about you, but I plan to ENJOY the "better half" of my life! We are a very knowledgable lot, and we know how important it is to balance our home life, fun activities, staying healthy and active, and enjoying and protecting our global environment.
We will travel increasingly, especially as we become empty nesters. We may consider downsizing our "nests", and enjoy a community of active, like-minded boomers. Whatever our goals, we know the importance of trusted resources that will provide with information we need to make informed decisions.
Important categories that we'll focus on in this section include:
~Travel
~Hobbies and Activities
~Volunteering
~Books
~Brain Games
~Entertainment
~Food & Nutrition
~Community Outreach
~Nostalgia
~Charitable Giving
...and more!
Below are a few general sites that will whet your appetite for more subject-specific sites to come!
~ActiveAuthority.com
Active Authority.com states that they "..."know that active baby boomers are fitter, and healthier, then ever before, and they are constantly looking for information on health and fitness to enrich their baby boomer years."
Their goal is to offer innovative, products to support an active baby boomer lifestyle and leisure; products geared to making active boomer lifestyle and leisure pain free, healthy, active, and fun! Some of their products are: braces and supports, magnetic therapy, heat and ice therapy, stretching tools, footcare, and walking tools.
~Boomer411.com
Boomer411 is a place to save, share and discover your favorite babyboomer content in an organized and highly flexible way!
~BOOMj.com
BOOMj.com has broadened the chronological scope of Boomers, or as they called it, "a new generational paradigm":
Baby Boomers(born 1942 to 1953), and a newer concept, "Generation Jones" (born 1954 to 1965).
Boomj.com's Boomer lifestyle and leisure focus, in particular, is on what's important to both of these generations, which has very similar goals and family experiences, yet enough differences to warrant addressing their unique needs. This highly-rated site is worth bookmarking.
~BoomThis.com: Lifestyle
What a great site! BoomThis.com focuses on "all things Baby Boomer". In their "lifestyle section, "they claim that our generation defined the world "lifestyle" and have changed notions how we live and what's important.
Sign up for their free newsletter to keep up with the latest news and information on Boomer lifestyle and leisure trends.
~CreativeRetirement.org
Creative Retirement is a retirement website geared towards Boomers and seniors seeking an active,enriching, and enjoyable lifestyle and leisure pursuits.
Creative Retirement focuses on people who
are near or in early retirement.
~Deal News
A Boomer lifestyle wouldn't be complete without bargain hunting, AND the convenience of online shopping!
DealNews.com brings you the best deals available on the hottest items on the Internet. They scour over 2,000 online retailers and tens of thousands of deals to deliver the best 100+ deals each and every day — the kinds of deals you'd normally only see on The day after Thanksgiving!
They verify that each deal is valid, the lowest total price they could find, and from a reputable retailer. Then and only then do they post it for you. They take getting a bargain seriously, and then share what they find with you!
~Eldr.com
ELDR.com "is a media company which seeks to
inspire the influential 60-plus audience
to celebrate the joys, navigate the challenges
and discover the meaning of aging".
They offer an unique approach to aging through
reviews, articles and interviews, photography
and artwork. Their regular columns
include: ELDR Travel, ELDR Yoga and ELDR Tech.
They also feature regular stories on grandparenting,
caregiving, and staying mentally sharp, among others.
Finally, ELDR offers fresh viewpoints on social issues and
new ideas on health, fitness, finances and activism.
 
~ElderHostel
Whether you're traveling strictly for fun or for lifelong learning, ElderHostel offers more than 8,000 learning adventures in all 50 states and more than 90 countries abroad. Elderhostel offers in-depth and behind-the-scenes learning experiences for almost every interest and ability. History, culture, nature, music, outdoor activities such as walking and biking, individual skills, crafts, study cruises, and a lot more. As the not-for-profit leader in educational travel, you can enjoy unique an rewarding experiences with like-minded folks.
~GrandParents.com
The Boomer lifestyle wouldn't be complete without the mention of grandparenting. A large portion of us are grandparents, and want to be an integral part of our grandkid's life.
Grandparents.com is the place for today’s new generation of active, involved grandparents to find everything they need to get more fun, more smiles, and more memories out of the time they spend with their grandchildren. With thousands of great kid-friendly places and activities, toy and gift reviews and recommendations, deals and discounts, original video content, expert advice on relationships, personal finance, gift buying and more, Grandparents.com has something for everyone who loves grandparenting.
~ICAA: The Association for Active Aging Professionals
The International Council on Active Aging's (ICAA) mission is to change the way we age by uniting professionals in the retirement, assisted living, fitness, rehabilitation and wellness fields to dispel society's myths about aging.
The ICAA helps these professionals to empower aging Baby Boomers and older adults to improve their quality of life and
maintain their dignity. The latest edition of the ICAA Preferred Vendors can be downloaded for ease of use, and their online bookstore, and e-newsletter makes this site a very worthy candidate to to add to your favorite bookmarks.
~PrimeCB.com: Boomer Job Search Site
PrimeCB.com is a division of CareerBuilder.com, where retirees and other experienced job seekers can quickly target job opportunities for their experience level from the nation’s top employers.
You can also post resumes, get the latest news on companies and industries, sign up for automatic job alerts, view local career fairs and tap into advice on everything from writing resumes to on-the-job success.
This handy site has all the great qualities of careerbuilder.com, and is geared towards us Boomers!
~ReBootYou
I happened upon a great site that's devoted to the lifestyle and leisure changes for
Boomers and beyond!
ReebootYou.com is designed to help us with resources to "reinvent" ourselves during our after retirement years. They offer resources, personal stories, inspiration, and information (yeah for information!) to help us make transitions to our next career.
~Savvy Senior
Much like this website, the Savvy Senior is an information and resource service devoted
to meeting Boomer lifestyle needs, as well as the needs of older seniors and the families who support them.
Savvy Senior provides many resources in the way of tips and information through a nationally syndicated newspaper column, e-mail newsletter, senior resource books, a weekly radio show and television features on NBC’s Today show. Worth bookmarking.
~Savvy Single Seniors
The name says it all...Savvy Single Seniors is a reputable website that's geared towards the single Boomer lifestyle.
There are many single seniors on Savvy-Single-Seniors, and it is growing fast! Most are well-educated, successful, and energetic. Many know how hard it is to find a quality, singles-based website. Look no further!
No matter why or how long you have been single, if you are ready to say goodbye to single life, Savvy-Single-Senior offers you a great opportunity to meet activity partners, travel companions, and maybe your dream lover!
~Second50Years
"Second50Years.com provides information about the mature market, making it easier and more affordable for businesses of any size to stay on top of best marketing practices, news, and the demographics of Baby Boomers and Seniors."
~Senior Lifestyles: Web Radio for Boomers and Seniors
Based in Florida, Senior Lifestyles Web Radio is relevant to all Boomers and seniors. Many issues are covered (and older podcasts are archived for your listening convenience)that provide expert commentary on subjects that matter to us.
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