What is 50PlusPrime?

50PlusPrime is a primetime online news program for baby boomers, the 78 million men and women born between 1946 and 1964. 50PlusPrime speaks with baby boomers making a difference in their communities, and identifies resources and services benefiting baby boomers and their parents. 50PlusPrime is hosted by Tony Fama, a former TV news anchor and investigative reporter.

News Stories: Episode #1

1. Farm Sanctuary is the largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North America. Recently, we spent two days in Watkins Glen, New York, at Farm Sanctuary’s original 175-acre home. We met with Gene Baur, the 47-year-old baby boomer who co-founded Farm Sanctuary 25 years ago. During that quarter-century, Baur’s work has rescued thousands of farm animals from slaughterhouses, stockyards and dairy farms, giving them a peaceful place to live out their lives.

2. If you were born between 1946 and 1964, the US Census Bureau counts you as a baby boomer. There are more than 78 million baby boomers living in the United States, and as many as 20 million are caregivers for their parents. So, it’s no surprise that the amount of services boomers are accessing to care for their parents is growing.  It’s also no surprise boomers are learning that to be a successful caregiver, they must take care of themselves.

3. In 2007, HIV Positive Magazine reported that just five states have facilities properly equipped to care for people living with HIV/AIDS.  The San Antonio Aids Foundation is the lone organization in Texas identified by the report as providing a full array of social and medical services for HIV/AIDS clients. David Ewell is the 48-year-old baby boomer who heads up the SAAF House, as it’s called. For the one point one million people in the United States living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, there is no greater advocate.

“50PlusPrime is an online news program committed to telling the stories of baby boomers doing outstanding work in effecting change across the country,” said Tony Fama, host of 50PlusPrime. “We’ll also focus on resources boomers are tapping for themselves and their parents. This has been two years in the making, and we’re very excited to be introducing programming this spring.”

Where to Watch
On www.50plusprime.com.

When to Watch
Sunday, May 16, 2010, 10:30 p.m.