Moving Forward

Boomers Moving Forward Moving Forward Boomers As we enter the fall of 2020, there is one lesson I think we have all gained knowledge in learning from the COVID-19 virus, that is the time we have spent in quarantine has been time well spent A s we enter the fall of 2020, there is one lesson I think we have all gained knowledge in learning from the COVID-19 virus, that is the time we have spent in quarantine has been time well spent with family. In our with family. In our self imposed isolation we have been forced self imposed isolation we have been forced to talk and to talk and spend more time with one another than has been spend more time with one another than has been done done in years. It is nice to get reacquainted with children and grandkids. In the past I found it amusing watching families in years. It is nice to get reacquainted with children and grandkids. In the past I found it amusing watching families dine out with one another, but all engaged in electronic devices rather than with each other. We are learning once again, how terrific dine out with one another, but all engaged in electronic devices rather than with each other. We are learning once again, how terrific it is to have people we care about activiit is to have people we care about activi- ty participating in our ty participating in our lives. lives. Having said that, I think everyone would agree that it Having said that, I think everyone would agree that it would be would be great to get back to some kind of normal exisgreat to get back to some kind of normal exis- tence again albeit hopefully together. That is why we have focused more in this issue on things to do in our extended calendar sections. Most activities are virtual, but many in small groups can still be safe tence again albeit hopefully together. That is why we have focused more in this issue on things to do in our extended calendar sections. Most activities are virtual, but many in to attend if we do it smartly. We do suggest you call the event small groups can still be safe to attend if we do it smartly. before attending as things are still uncertain, and cancellation is We do suggest you call the event before attending as things always a possibility. are still uncertain, and cancellation is always a possibility. Many boomers have finally embarrassed learning new techniques on the computer. It is a fast growing trend with all the extra time we have at home. How many have you been forced to learn how to Zoom? Many boomers have finally embarrassed learning new techniques on the computer. It is a fast growing trend with all the extra time we have at home. How many have you been forced to learn how to Zoom?

Adopting a tech-savvy mindset is the fastest-growing demographic among social media. Over 65 percent of baby boomers Adopting a tech-savvy mindset is the fastest-growing in the United States report being active on plat- forms such demographic among social media. Over 65 percent of baby as Facebook and Youtube. Additionally, more than 58 percent report regular use of digital and mobile platforms for banking purposes, and over 12 percent of the population enjoys the luxury of purchasing their groceries online. What this means is that boomers in the United States report being active on platforms such as Facebook and Youtube. Additionally, more than 58 percent report regular use of digital and mobile a vast majority of baby boomers are active online on numerous platforms for banking purposes, and over 12 percent of the channels, regular users of mobile devices and enjoy staying con population enjoys the luxury of purchasing their groceries nected to friends and family, regardless of distance. online. What this means is that a vast majority of baby boomers are active online on numerous channels, regular Another very significant outcome of the COVID-19 era is telemedicine. Boomers and the medical industry are finally finding new ways to communicate electronically for improved users of mobile devices and enjoy staying connected to friends and family, regardless of distance. health outcomes. This is a significant and positive aspect coming out of the virus period, one that is here to stay especially in hard Another very significant outcome of the COVID-19 era to reach area’s where broadband is nonexistent. Soon, there may is telemedicine. Boomers and the medical industry are also be a vaccine to move everyone past this chapter in the year finally finding new ways to communicate electronically for 2020. improved health outcomes. This is a significant and positive Enjoy this issue of Generation Boomer! aspect coming out of the virus period, one that is here to stay especially in hard to reach area’s where broadband is nonexistent. Soon, there may also be a vaccine to move everyone past this chapter in the year 2020.