Technology for Seniors: LinkedIn

LinkedIn article source: What is LinkedIn? by TechBoomers.com The Internet has become a fantastic tool for searching for jobs if you’re looking to get (back) into the workforce.  By the same token, it has become a great way for companies to put their job openings in front of people from far and wide who are … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Ann-Margret is 75

Actress, singer and dancer Ann-Margret (born Ann-Margret Olsson) was born in Valsjöbyn, Sweden on April 28, 1941. She and her mother moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1946 to join her father who had been working in the U.S. since 1942. (Ann-Margret 1977 Photo) Ann-Margret began taking dance lessons as a child and appeared on talent … Continued

Parkinson’s Disease – Symptoms & Treatment

It’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month, but how much do you know about this neurodegenerative disease of the nerve cells in the brain? According to Parkinson Canada and the National Parkinson Foundation in the United States, when the brain cells that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine stop producing dopamine, it affects a person’s ability to control their movements. … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Carol Burnett Turns 83

Update April 21, 2017: Octogenarian senior Carol Burnett will star as an aging former movie star in a new ABC comedy pilot called Household Name. (Carol Burnett 1966 The Lucy Show “Lucy Gets a Roommate” Screenshot) carol burnett 1974, the carol burnett show, sketch comedy, comedy skits, sketch character, the charwoman, 1970s tv comedy, 70s television … Continued

Boomer TV Trivia: Cannon

Q1. On Cannon, What was the personal tragedy that spurred Los Angeles Police Detective Frank Cannon (William Conrad) to retire from the LAPD and become a private detective? Q2. In 1971, Frank Cannon had a very uncommon feature in his car, that was out of the reach of all but the very wealthy (and police or … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Shirley MacLaine is 82

Updated April 2017 with new content Academy Award-winning actress, singer, dancer and author Shirley MacLaine was born Shirley MacLean Beatty on April 24, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia. Her  3 years later. Shirley began taking ballet classes at age 3, the same year her younger brother, actor and director Warren Beatty, was born (1937).   (Shirley … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Glen Campbell Turns 80 2of2

Glen Campbell: Rhinestone Cowboy, Tarnished and Redeemed Celebrating the life and songs of new octogenarian senior citizen, actor and singer Glen Campbell with vintage musical performances for Honey Come Back, It’s Only Make Believe, Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream), Rhinestone Cowboy, Country Boy (You Got Your Feet in L.A.), Southern Nights, and I’m … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Glen Campbell Turns 80 1of2

Update: Glen Campbell died August 8, 2017 from Alzheimer’s Disease, at the age of 81.  Glen Campbell – From Picking Cotton to 1960’s Success (Glen Campbell 1969 Photo: CBS Television) Celebrating the life and songs of actor and Grammy Award-winning country and folk/pop singer Glen Campbell. Seven vintage musical performances of some of Glen Campbell’s greatest … Continued

Are Guide Dogs A Fit For Seniors?

With an aging baby boomer population either already in or approaching their senior years, accompanying age-related increases in vision and other mobility problems will be on the rise. For years, guide dogs for the blind have helped visually impaired people to improve their quality of life by helping them navigate inside and outside their homes. … Continued

Celebrating Seniors – Tim Curry is 70

Updated April 2017: New images, video, and written content. British actor, singer, baby boomer and new septuagenarian senior citizen Tim Curry was born in Grappenhall, England on April 19, 1946. A boy soprano as a child, according to a Los Angeles Times interview from 1974, Tim Curry “Couldn’t make up my mind whether to be … Continued