title: Reinventing aging: baby boomers and civic engagement.
abstract: Approximately 77 million babies were born in the United States during the boom years of 1946-1964. In 2011, the eldest will turn 65, and, on average, can expect to live to age 83. Many will continue well into their 90s. These baby boomers will soon have the opportunity to redefine the meaning and purpose of their older years. As some of the demands of work and family that have commanded their attention in mid-life recede, boomers will have the potential to become a social resource of unprecedented proportions by actively participating in the life of their communities.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D008019:Life Style; D008136:Longevity; D011157:Population Dynamics; D012179:Retirement; D014481:United States; D014838:Volunteers