The "New Seniors" Movement is on the Move
New Seniors, the 65+ crowd, need a way to connect and a reason to find common ground so they can continue to be a vital, active part of society and contribute to their families, friends and communities. Those born between 1930 and 1945, also known as Pre-boomers, are 30 million strong and refuse to fade into the shadows.
Being part of this age group has its frustrations since no one, for the most part, is speaking to and for the New Seniors. In fact, this demographic is pretty much the forgotten generation. Yet we may be the last group of Americans taught by the Greatest Generation. This means we have the responsibility to give back what we have received to those coming behind us. The values, traditions and a long standing belief in the inherent goodness of America, coupled with the knowledge gained through experience, puts New Seniors in the position of being the moral compass for a nation that seems to have lost its direction.
We did not ask to be placed in this position of quiet leadership, it just happened. But we’ll gladly accept the challenges it brings. The first thing we must do is connect with one another in a civil manner and build a sense of community among those 65+. We must find venues where we can express our views, debate issues and hopefully join together to make a difference in our lives and the lives of others we meet along the way. This is important to a growing number of people, and the Internet is helping to allow this to happen.
Next, we must welcome the Baby Boomers as they become New Seniors. Starting next year, they will be turning 65 at the rate of one every 10 seconds. And this will continue through 2030, until all 76 million of them complete the journey. Boomers don’t really know what being 65 is all about, since they have not been here before. But New Seniors know and can help them understand what lies ahead as they move to this new phase of life. And we can help them make the transition while empowering them to give back, too.









