The “Golden Years” may not be what many expected. As the US population continues to grow older, with the first of the boomers now turning 65, there’s a growing concern that many facing their retirement years are unprepared to enter this next phase of life. Will society let them fall through the cracks?
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Remember when the baby boomers cried out, “Never trust anyone over 30?” We pre-boomers were caught in the middle of the fight between the establishment and the young revolutionaries. The fight brought about many changes, some good and some bad, and drove a stake so deep into the country it remains divided to this day. [...]
The Greatest Generation is leaving us at an ever increasing rate. So, even if we’re not totally prepared, the torch is being passed to the Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) – now known as New Seniors. Beginning next years, boomers will turn 65 at the rate of one every ten seconds through 2030. [...]
If you think you know what it’s like to be 65, how about answering these questions. What’s it feel like to be retired? Do you remember how old you were when you realized you were 65? How far into the future do you make plans? Have people gotten up so you can have a seat? [...]
Some people are suggesting that baby boomers shutter at being called a “senior.” It’s as if this were some kind of curse or, at the very least, a disease. Well, next year the boomers start turning 65 and will continue to do so every year until 2030. If the aging me generation doesn’t grow up, [...]
