Hey Boomer: An Old Folks Home For The Generation Who Never Trusted Anyone Over 30

A New, Hip, High tech Retirement Environment Debuts in Houston

Today’s Baby Boomers are a larger, healthier, and more active demographic than their folks were, out-sizing them by 62%. The 75+ population in the U.S. is projected to grow 50% in the next ten years, doubling in the next 20. Do we want to live forever? Maybe: this generation works hard at longevity. In fact, this month’s National Geographic asks, on the cover: Can aging be cured?

While scientists produce longevity diets and breakthroughs in Alzheimer meds, today’s seniors are retiring later, traveling more, and embarking on non-traditional work/live/play paths, which includes the urban lifestyle as well as proximity to their children.