Today and every day for the next 19 years, about 10,000 Baby Boomers will reach the age of 65.
How is this going to affect what we do in ministry?
While the Boomers have managed to put their own imprint on each of the other life stages, we need to give attention to this new phenomena.
The Pew people remind us "The 79-million-member Baby Boomer generation accounts for 26% of the total U.S. population. By force of numbers alone, they almost certainly will redefine old age in America, just as they've made their mark on teen culture, young adult life and middle age."
Traditionally, age 65 signified retirement from the tasks of making one's way in the world and days of leisure and hobby.
But, not this time. We are reminded: "don't tell Boomers that old age starts at age 65. The typical Boomer believes that old age doesn't begin until age 72".
Take a look: Pew Research Center
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