| 50Connect
The second largest group of internet users are "silver
surfers" aged over 55. From an advertiser's point
of view the 55-plus are a very desirable market; they
have more free time and higher disposable income than
any other age group.
Active
Retirement
This is a lifelong learning course for all those over
50 who believe that you're never too old to learn. Course
deals with both computer and internet skills.
Age
Concern
Age Concern cares about all older people and believes
later life should be fulfilling and enjoyable. For too
many older people, however, this is impossible.
Baby
Boomer Bistro
The Baby Boomer Bistro was the first chat site in the
UK developed specifically for the over 50s and offers
chatters the chance to meet and make friends around
the world.
FifthMoon
A single collective voice for the most powerful community
on the Web, the over 50s.
Aims to create an influential and authoritative voice
for the UK's over 50's internet users.
Hairnet
Hairnet home training is a one to one training service
for individuals and couples or friends who want to learn
at their own homes on their own computers.
Hell's
Geriatrics
For too long the world wide web has been the domain
of callow youth. Now it is time for the Over Fifties
to fight back and claim their rightful status in cyberspace.
I
Don't Feel 50
For anyone over 49 and all those hoping to get there.
Millions more older people are constantly using the
Internet, the 50 -64 age group is the fastest growing
sector |
Later
Life
Whether you're looking for information to help plan
your Wedding Anniversary, ideas for enjoying your leisure
time, practical information on retirement, living aids
for yourself or others, then this is the site for you.
Lifes4Living
This upbeat, friendly site is designed for the over
50’s... Want to meet new friends? lifes4living
makes it possible with chat rooms, forums and the 'e-pal
club'.
The
Oldie
A haven for good sense and quality writing. The annual
Oldie of the Year Awards will be held on 5th February
2002. Past winners of this prestigous title have included
Richard Wilson, Spike Milligan, Thora Hird, Peter O'Toole
and last year's winner, John Mortimer.
Saga
Online version of Saga Magazine which is the UK's largest
monthly magazine exclusively for people aged 50 and
over.
Seniority
A community created by and for people aged 50 plus -
with the emphasis on making new friends and having fun.
Silver
Surfers
Empowering Oldies Online - UK SilverSurfers
Technomum
A big hello to all the silver surfers out there from
Technomum!
VAVO
Vavo is the first portal in Europe aimed specifically
at the over-45 market, designed to meet the needs of
those who weren't born yesterday.
Wise
Owls
A non-profit organisation of people over 45, a site
where your views are heard, and a commitment to life
long learning. |
