Baby boomers who drink and take drugs risk a range of physical and mental problems that younger substance users don’t necessarily face.
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It’s become fashionable to suggest that generational designations are arbitrary or a ‘myth.’ But social scientists can pinpoint generational and cultural changes with a surprising degree of accuracy.
Without loyalty, employees don’t go the extra mile that’s needed to make a business competitive.
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It is 20 years since author Mark Davis wrote his influential book Gangland exploring the domination of baby boomers in public life. Is it time for a fresh exploration of ‘generationalism’ today?
Generation X and Y are equally, if not more aggressive than baby boomers when investing in property.
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South Africa might want to consider raising its retirement age to 70 to cope with a challenge of an ageing population that’s under-insured and relying on an already pressured public purse.
While it may be a surprise for some, seniors still enjoy sex. But assisted living facilities may work to keep the older lovers apart in an effort to protect them.
Older adults’ health may mainly reflect wealth and socioeconomic status, not the amount they drink.
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Older people are politically active and have the talent and time to get more involved in addressing climate change. But in the US, they’ll need some convincing.