Welcome to this weeks edition of Baby Boomer Technology – Computers and the Older Boomer
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This week we are talking about Computers and the Older Boomer.
According to a recent survey only 74% of people between ages 50-64 use computers. If you happen to be older the percentage drops to 38%. In the current state of the economy many older adults will need to find a part-time or full-time job to help make "retirement" happen. Do you have the necessary computer skills?
You need computer skills just to apply for many jobs. Many employers want applicants to apply online. So not only do they require computer skills for the job but also to apply for the job.
So if you need computer skills and need to learn or upgrade your knowledge of computers, where can you find classes? Start with your local community college. Many community colleges have classes designed to help job seekers learn the skills they need to find a job. Also look at www.seniornet.com and the www.AARP.com online if you have a computer, Internet access and the skills to search.
Don't be discouraged and don't be afraid if you need a job and don't have computer skills. There are places most likely in your own community where you can learn the skills you need.
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Welcome to this weeks edition of Baby Boomer Family – Job Hunting
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This week we are talking about Job Hunting.
Job hunting can be frustrating at any time but in today's economy it can really be frustrating. Today you will probably not hear that you didn't get the job. You will probably not find out why you were passed over. Instead of getting more and more frustrated and beginning to feel there is something wrong with you, you should think about this:
1. Job hunting is unfair. The best person is not always picked. Remember "it's not what you know but who you know" is relevant to all job hunts.
2. Decisions makers are not always right. Screeners you encounter vary from knowing the posted job and its responsibilities to not knowing the job at all. And the decision makers don't always use the best decision making process to find the best candidate. Just remember to research, network and be yourself.
3. You may not fit the real culture. Most companies want to keep things the same. Change is difficult and scary. So experienced mediocrity will overcome talent.
Seek out companies that remain steady during crisis and demonstrate the ideals you seek. Remember you may not get the job because you scare them or don't fit. It's not you it's the company.
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Welcome to this weeks edition of Baby Boomer Health – Fitness and Dementia
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This is your host, Denise Boomer and Dr. Bee Boomer, welcoming you to this weeks edition of the Baby Boomer Health on PodcastForBoomers.com.
This week we are talking about Fitness and Dementia.
Scientific American had an article recently titled "Fitness and the Brain".
By 2050 it is expected that over 100 million people all over the world will have Alzheimer's disease.
Today no medication has be found to prevent Alzheimer's. But there is more and more evidence that exercise can bolster brain health.
Exercise can:
- Reduce risk factors – blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and depression
- Increase blood flow, stimulate nerve cell growth and reduce pathologic changes characteristic of Alzheimer
Exercise and memory has been studied but no definitive results yet. Some studies have shown memory improvement with exercise.
The final word on exercise and the brain has not been found yet. But with the studies completed so far it appears that we all should be exercising for good health including brain health.
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