Forum lets Boomers voice their opinions about changing times
Baby Boomers, the largest generation in American history, are reaching seniority and facing retirement. What that means for America, the Boomers and the generation that follows will be discussed noon-1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 28, in Sacramento State’s Hinde Auditorium, University Union.
Will Tift from the Area 4 Agency on Aging will present “From TV to Twitter & Beyond: Boomers Speak Out.” The forum examines the needs of the 76 million people born between 1946-1964 and their impact on the future. It will also look at how they will be marketed to, their life expectancy, who will care for them and who will pay for it.
The presentation features a panel of five Boomers describing their childhoods during the postwar economic expansion of the 1950s-1960s and the rise of the middle class, the stress of the Cold War, the introduction of television, rock-and-roll, rhythm and blues and youth culture.
The public is invited, and a question-and-answer period follows until 2 p.m.
The event is co-sponsored by the Sacramento State Gerontology Program and Sigma Phi Omega National Honor and Professional Society.
