It took a little time, but we can officially say that the baby boomers have finally reached middle-age. Some have even already retired but, it isn’t quite what they thought it would be. The generation before the boomers are living longer than any in modern history but, these long life spans require more health care. The following generations, Generation X, and the Millennials, have become boomerang kids moving back in with their parents when finished school and not leaving the nest1. The boomers are taking care of two other generations while watching their retirement money disappear. Adding to this, the job market has shifted to a more precarious and contract-based one where income is less stable and early retirement more risky2. On top of this, the boomers are starting to reach the age where their own health becomes a concern. So, this brings us to the question: how do boomers navigate and find happiness in this unsure, new world? Read more ›