An Aging Epidemic

As the baby boomer population (born between 1946 and 1964) continues to age, the phrase “sixty is the new fifty” has become a topic of conversation. Thanks to medical technology and improved nutrition, that is the clear trend we are experiencing. And the baby boomers are the first generation to have woman regularly participate in sports and fitness. With the oldest baby boomers now reaching senior citizen status, the government may not be jumping for joy.

Not long ago, life expectancy was 77 y...