Nation Dec 29 Baby boomers start turning 80 in 2026. Can you ace this pop culture quiz? By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Politics Nov 01 These older women thought they might never see a female president. Now they've got another chance Ahead of the election, PBS News spoke to 13 women, ranging in age from 71 to 97, about their lives, the race and seeing another woman atop a major party ticket. By Hannah Grabenstein
Nation Oct 02 Watch 8:06 As Gen Z overtakes boomers in the workforce, a look at the changing perspectives on jobs This year, members of Generation Z, those born after 1997, are expected to outnumber baby boomers in the workforce for the first time. They bring with them, like past generations, different expectations, attitudes toward upper management and views on the… By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran
Economy Dec 26 Watch 7:09 How planning for long-term care is burdening middle-class Americans Long-term care is already a huge problem in the United States, one that's growing as the baby boom population ages, and one with big financial costs. William Brangham explores the impact this is having on middle-class Americans and how they… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Nation May 25 With population of aging Americans growing, U.S. median age jumps to nearly 39 There are important social and economic consequences to an aging population, including the ability of working-age adults to support older people through Social Security and Medicare contributions. By Mike Schneider, Associated Press
Jul 11 Watch 8:24 Inflation and high housing costs spur more baby boomers to find roommates By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes Amid high inflation and rising housing costs, some seniors are turning to home-sharing. Economics correspondent Paul Solman has the story about a growing number of baby boomers who are becoming "boommates."… Continue watching
Aug 20 In a COVID-19 world, which generation is coping best? By Grace Birnstengel, Next Avenue Studies show younger and middle-aged people are reeling most during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Jan 11 Watch 5:57 A neuroscientist lays out the keys to aging well By Christopher Booker, Laura Fong As a neuroscientist, professor emeritus of psychology, musician and best-selling author, Daniel Levitin has extensively studied the brain and its impact on aging. His latest book, "Successful Aging," explores the questions: what happens in the brain as we age and… Continue watching
Apr 09 Watch 10:22 The hidden risks of suicide and depression for seniors living in long-term care By Cat Wise, Frank Carlson, Leah Nagy By 2030, 20 percent of Americans will be senior citizens. Many will eventually enter long-term care, a move that presents tough choices and challenges for seniors and their families -- including risks of depression and suicide. In partnership with Kaiser… Continue watching
Jan 28 Column: Employers are failing to stop the baby boomer brain drain By Richard Eisenberg As more baby boomers retire, companies are losing their valuable institutional knowledge because they don't have plans in place to transfer that information to younger employees. Continue reading