Global Scans · Baby Boomers · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Over the next 20 years, more than 70 million baby boomers will retire, and the workplace will be dominated by experienced Millennials and Generation Z employees. Find out how Baby Boomers expectations and needs will change as this massive demographic shift takes place.

• [New] The oldest boomers turn 80 in 2026, and by 2030, all Baby Boomers will be 65 or older. Retirement Community Living | We make selecting a retir
• [New] In 2026, the first baby boomers will turn 80, which is generally the average age of individuals who move into senior housing. SLF Investments
• [New] Celebration cakes are getting a makeover as Pinterest predicts Boomers and Gen X will opt for wacky desserts that make a statement. Newsweek
• [New] In 2026, the oldest baby boomers will turn 80. leadingage
• [New] The global senior care industry is expected to grow exponentially as baby boomers age. Forbes
• [New] Extrapolating to 2035, and considering the trajectory of baby boomer retirements, it's plausible that on the order of 2+ million positions in manufacturing might be unfilled a decade from now. DEV Community
• [New] As the baby boomers age, health care costs - and the pressure on Medicare and Medicaid - will increase dramatically. Rand Corporation
• By 2040, all Baby Boomers will be at least 75 years old, an age after which dementia diagnoses were found to increase substantially. CNN
• Given the 61 million Medicare beneficiaries (which will continue to grow as baby boomers turn 65), patient demand and overall popularity, in-home care is an attractive target for innovation. FTI Consulting
• The ageing baby boomer population creates unstoppable demand, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting 15% job growth through 2032 - faster than any other sector. The Interview Guys
• 1 in 3 younger boomers will depend on Social Security for 90% or more of their retirement income. The Yog House
• The US population is ageing fast - by 2030, all baby boomers will be over 65. Winvesta

Last updated: 07 September 2025