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See the top 5 dating sites for active older adults. Top 5 Dating Sites for Active Older Adults. With people living longer and America's active baby boomers reaching retirement age, more and more people are turning to online dating services to find (or replace) Mr.


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or Ms. Right. A quick example: Over the past two years, the number of singles older than 50 who joined one of the dating sites run by People Media -- the number one provider of targeted, online dating communities for singles seeking meaningful relationships -- skyrocketed 400 percent. The most popular online dating sites among active older adults are the biggies like Match.com and eHarmony.com, which serve millions of people of all ages and thus have the biggest pool of potential mates. But niche sites for active older adults abound. In May 2011, Match.com operator IAC launched OurTime.com, a site dedicated to the 50-plus crowd. Culling members from all IAC's other online dating sites, it debuted with a membership of more than 1 million, making it the world's largest site for baby boomers. Laurie Davis, founder and CEO of dating coach service eFlirt Expert, says much of her work involves helping people -- often older active adults -- figure out which dating sites to join. Davis recommends that 50-plus singles join one large, general site, such as Match.com or eHarmony, for sheer volume, plus one smaller niche site targeted to their age group. Looking for a special friend? This first site has you covered. Despite the name, you don't have to be strictly looking for friendship when using Senior Friend Finder. The site allows you to seek out others who are searching for friendship, a serious relationship or marriage, and it features members' blogs and videos. There's also a chat room and a magazine, to which you can add your own articles, plus 24/7 customer service support via phone. The site advertises it has nearly 300,000 active members worldwide. Before you sign up, you can see a listing of the number of members in each country, state and province so you know how many potential matches are in your area, if that's a concern. Senior Friend Finder is advertised as a free dating site, and everyone who signs up has chatting and instant messaging privileges. But you can only view up to 10 profiles per day, according to DatingSitesReviews.com, and you can't see members' full photographs. Purchasing a membership (starting around $12 a month) allows you to view and contact all members and access expanded search criteria, among other benefits. Looking for a date rather than a friend? Consider the next site on our list. Matchmaking may seem like a hopelessly outdated profession, yet matchmakers are still in existence and growing in popularity. It's easy to see why, says Paul Falzone, head of the matchmaking service eLove. Two of the biggest [negative] things that happen with online dating are people misrepresenting themselves or scamming others," says Falzone, noting the in-person nature of matchmaking largely eliminates these situations. More than 90 percent of his clients come to eLove after souring on online dating. A good pick for boomers looking for anything from a pen pal to a serious relationship, according to reviewer site SeniorDating.org, is 60,000-member DatingForSeniors.com. The site caters to those 45 and older, although anyone who's at least 18 can sign up. A three-day free trial period allows you to search profiles and see what other features are available. After that, it costs $19.99 a month to be a member. Membership includes features such as unlimited browsing, instant messaging, a blocking feature and the ability to see who's online. Dating For Seniors is only for those living in the United States, and while its membership is on the smaller side, reviews on Senior Dating note the site "has grown tremendously and presents a good solid 3 star rating for excellence." Want to cast your dating net even wider? Consider the site on the next page. AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are on the rise among older adults. Here are some reasons why, according to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation: People are living longer. Erectile dysfunction products such as Viagra allow males to continue to be sexually active as they age. Post-menopausal women don't have pregnancy concerns, so they might not consider using condoms to protect against STDs. Medical personnel often view discussing sexual activity and safe sex with older adults as disrespectful, so they remain silent. Older adults may be embarrassed to buy or use condoms. When baby boomers were young and first sexually active, AIDS wasn't around, and STDs weren't discussed, so they're often unaware of just how serious STDs can be. Although it's a dating site for the general public, Match.com is ranked the top older adult dating site of 2011 by ConsumerRankings.com. Match.com scored big points for its wealth of available mature adults -- 2.5 million, according to Consumer Rankings.