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Age Waves Redefine Old In 1980s America
A shift in aging shows 65 as a milestone, not an end. More elders are educated, healthier, and active, changing retirement norms and government measures. The growing gray wave includes 61 year olds like Mary Alpert and 64 year olds planning second careers, signaling a future where age 65 is less definitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth J. Soldo
Georgetown University
Alvin Rabushka
Stanford
Bruce Jacobs
University of Rochester
Bismarck
Europe
Social Security
Browning
Rabbi Ben Ezra
Alperts
Solano Beach
Calif
Mary Alpert
Mike
Navy
Dallas
St. Petersburg
Fla
Pohbost Mahe
University of Chicago
Kahn