Schooling the Aging Brain

by Administrator 26. January 2010 14:36
By Paula Span / The New York Times - What if older people who volunteered to work in elementary schools, in a program that bolstered educational progress for children, could at the same time reduce their own risk of cognitive decline? Talk about a win-win. In a small but intriguing study recentl... [More]

Personal Meanings & Emotions in Life Space Mobility: A Person-Centered Approach

by Administrator 18. January 2010 08:11
By Marla Berg-Weger, Ph.D., LCSW / Dean, School for Professional Studies Saint Louis University - As professionals committed to better serving those members of our society who are living longer and/or living with a progressive disability, practitioners and researchers can benefit from knowledge ... [More]

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Social Networks and Older Boomers

by Administrator 15. November 2009 12:18
By TheMatureMarket.com - We frequently see excited news reports proclaiming that older adults, age 45+, are the "fastest growing demographic" group on [Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, etc.]. If you are marketing to older adults, the logic follows, you need to be investing heavily in social ... [More]

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Marketing to Seniors: Age Really is a State of Mind

by Administrator 23. October 2009 04:56
By Jennifer Warren - theMatureMarket.com - In the U.S.’s future, marketing to seniors will become even more important as the group of those 65-years and older nearly doubles in size: from 37 million to 72 million by 2030. There are already entire cottage industries marketing to them, whether i... [More]

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No Elder Left Behind: Researchers Say Designers Can Close Tech Gap for Senior Citizens

by Administrator 23. October 2009 04:42
By SeniorJournal.com - While more older adults than ever are using cell phones and computers, a technology gap still exists that threatens to turn senior citizens into second-class citizens, according to Florida State University researchers. Both the attitudes and abilities of older adults pose ... [More]

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About the Author

John Rothbarth is the owner of the St. Louis Times, a media company focused on serving the informational needs of the St. Louis metro-area aging baby boomer/60+ population. The company publishes the St. Louis Times Resource Guide, St. Louis Times Express, and hosts St. Louis Times Funfest and St. Louis Times Geriatrics Symposium events. The company was founded in 1994 and has remained true to its original mission of 'doing some good for older adults and the professionals who work on their behalf.'

Since 1994 the company has won over 20 National Media Awards. He has participated on many local Boards of Directors, all of whom cater to the needs of our area’s aging population. For 2009 he is also President of Breakthrough Coalition, a consortium of over 250 aging-focused organizations and  professionals dedicated to serving the needs of older adults in the St. Louis / Illinois bi-state area.

John is a native St. Louisan, father of two sons, and graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia with a BS degree in Business Administration. His interests include reading mysteries, jogging, motorcycling, and aviation - he is a pilot with instrument, multi-engine and seaplane ratings.

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