Some think of the generation of Baby Boomers (78 million people were born into this category) as being healthy and independent. But is this accurate? Are Boomers more healthy or less so than their parents’ generation? And how do these facts affect the Boomers’ adult children, and even grandchildren?
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, “Despite their longer life expectancy over previous generations, US baby boomers have higher rates of chronic disease, more disability, and lower self-rated health than members of the previous generation at the same age.” For example, JAMA reports that Boomers have higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and need for multiple medical professionals to address their health needs. This indicates more chronic illness that will require care. How aging adults get that care is our concern.
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