Social Networking Journal

Social Networks For Baby Boomers Growing

Baby Boomers are getting in on the act at social networks. Not only that, but the boomers are attracted to the services for the same reasons as younger people. They are looking to meet people and be social.

Eons is one of at least two dozen social networks aimed squarely at baby boomers, the population bubble born between 1946 and 1964 that has defied traditional perceptions of aging and retirement. Many boomers jumped into the Internet mashup to keep track of their kids on Facebook or MySpace, then moved on to their own networks in search of more common ground.

They’re blogging about the virtues of oatmeal and the beauty of aging, posting video clips from their favorite old movies, and sharing ideas and support on grieving the death of a spouse, caring for a sick parent or sex after 50.

As many Baby Boomers are already retired, they have the time it requires to make the most of a social network. I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of this trend.