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The beginning of the longevity revolution

7 Apr 2008

As baby boomers are repainting the aging landscape, new products dedicated to fighting aging are cropping up. However, these products aren't only for older generations -- younger groups could also utilize them to detect problems early on.

At last week's Aging in America conference in Washington, attendees were greeted with multiple displays of technology aiming to help older people live better. A technological divide exists between the "oldest old" and the "recently old" baby boomers, but technologies developed for both groups may also be able to help younger generations fight aging.

"I don't think it's fair to think that boomers are like their parents," said Adriane Berg, author of How Not To Go Broke at 102, due for re-release in July. "Change is what we know."

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