Baby Boomers Pave the Way for Changing the “Later Years”
By Eileen Doherty, MS
April 30, 2017
DENVER, CO – “Ever thought you might want to xeriscape your yard to reduce maintenance in your later years, save a few bucks on home repairs, or spend a summer being a camp host in a national park. These and many other opportunities such as learning how to download apps on your cellphone or communicate with your grandchildren on Facebook will be demonstrated at the upcoming Salute to Seniors in downtown Denver.
Historically, the later years are a time for new experiences and ‘doing life different’. Baby Boomers have since their birth changed the culture of the United States. Their retirement years are no different. Baby Boomers are looking for unique ways to enjoy the world around them and become involved.
Right brain thinkers often have not had the opportunity to develop those skills because of the pressures of job and family. Many Baby Boomers have found themselves sandwiched between the needs of their children and their parents. In this time crunched society, learning new skills such as painting, pottery, beading, or stained glass have not been a priority.
Work pressures have prevented many of us from being involved in civic engagement. For the first time in their career, many Baby Boomers find their later years a time to engage in meaningful activities and to give back to their community.
One of the most significant world events for Baby Boomers was the Vietnam War. Baby Boomers were deeply involved in the war as veterans, protestors, mothers, fathers, family members, evacuees and refugees. Each Baby Boomer has a unique story to tell about the war. KUVO Jazz 89.3 wants to hear your story and capture your experience for a documentary to air sometime later in 2017.
Colorado offers hundreds of opportunities for Baby Boomers. At the Creative Aging – Salute to Seniors, more than a dozen vendors will demonstrate opportunities for Baby Boomers and Older Adults to learn about expanding interests, civic engagement and taking action on those interests.”
Find out more about Salute to Seniors in Denver, Colorado
The Salute to Seniors is June 24, 2017 from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Colorado Convention Center, Mile High Ball Room, Denver. Admission is free. Reservations are suggested at www.senioranswers.org or 1-866-294-2971. For more information, call 303-333-3482.