Generations

Everyone has a unique and idiosyncratic experience growing older. No two of us are exactly alike, and our own aging process is informed by everything from our physical health to our family circumstances. Yet, at the same time, some trends transcend individual experiences, and they paint a picture of what…

There’s no arguing with the fact that if you’re living, then you’re aging. Put another way, as was the case at a recent conference on ageism (The Century Summit) sponsored by the Stanford Center on Longevity, the question is, “If aging is universal, why is ageism so prevalent?” In almost…

Mark Twain once said, “All generalizations are false, including this one.” That’s likely also true about the generalizations regarding Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964. Baby Boomers acquired their generational name based upon a post-World War II baby boom, comprising 40% of the US population by 1964. But…