Baby Boomers 1946 to 1964 Longevity and Unhealthy Life Style -- How do we survive?
We Baby Boomers are still the second largest generation alive -- the Millennials are the largest. Baby Boomers' average life expectancy is 79 years old. We range in age from 51 to 79 years old. As we age, we do face medical problems -- heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and dementia. However, considering we were raised and aged in a society which promoted unhealthy lifestyles, we are an amazing generation. WALKING TO SCHOOL IN SNOW STORMS Of course, because of our age, we are sometimes accused of exaggeration. For example, in the winter, during our childhood, school buses were scarce, unlike now where kids who have to walk more than half a kilometre are given rides. We had to walk to school in blizzards uphill both to school and back home. Okay, maybe a bit of exaggeration -- just one way only!!!! However, when you consider our exposure to what are NOW considered deadly, fatal, life-ending elements, we are living longer, yes experiencing some chronic health issues, but...
