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Baby boomers are recognized every year for their contributions to the economy, their families, and society. Each August 17 is set aside to honor these older adults. Their national day is known as Baby Boomers Recognition Day. Here’s how to celebrate this special day with elderly loved ones.
Who makes up the baby boomer generation?
The people considered baby boomers are those who were born between 1946 and 1964. In the US, baby boomers formed the largest generation until the millennials surpassed them slightly. The term “baby boomer” is recognized not only in the US but all over the world.
Birth rates around the world skyrocketed at the end of World War II. This explosion of births became known as the baby boom. About 76 million babies were born in the US alone. Though many boomers have since died, the influx of immigrants into the US keeps numbers high.
Recognizable baby boomers include politicians and celebrities. In fact, four living US presidents are proud to call themselves baby boomers: George W Bush, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump. Celebrity boomers include Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Billy Joel.
How are baby boomers influential?
Due to their relatively large numbers, seniors falling into the baby boomer generation have significant influence over the economy and politics. Their major impact on the economy is due to their financial prosperity, which was developed during their working years.
By 2030, every baby boomer will have reached at least the age of 65. These seniors will spend longer years in retirement, given their lengthier lifespans and better health. In the US, the average life expectancy in 2022 was 77.5 years, which is 1.1 years more than in 2021.
Boomers are influential in many other ways, having been at the forefront of cultural movements, from the sixties’ Woodstock to the Summer of Love. These seniors witnessed the first landing on the moon as well as the assassinations of Martin Luther King, Jr, and John F. Kennedy.
Given many boomers raised families, they also hold important roles as grandfathers, grandmothers, great uncles, and great aunts. Families are the centers of their lives. Boomers continue to contribute to their families by spending time with their grandchildren and being a source of support to adult children.
How do families celebrate Baby Boomers Recognition Day?
Wealthy and healthy, baby boomers remain a pivotal force in society even today. These older people deserve recognition for their lasting contributions. Each August 17, families, friends, and the community are encouraged to show their appreciation for their elderly loved ones.
1. Show Appreciation to the Senior
Whether the boomer is a friend, a neighbor, or a family member, show them appreciation on this special day by taking them out to a restaurant. Or grab an ice-cream cone with the grandkids. Have a picnic at the park or simply sip ice tea on the patio.
2. Commemorate Boomer Fashion
A fun way to honor the boomer era is to dress up in the 1950s and 1960s fashion trends. Don bellbottom jeans, go-go boots, tie-dye t-shirts, or babydoll dresses to bring back a sense of nostalgia. Wear a hippie look or a beehive hairdo to commemorate bygone fashion trends.
3. Reflect on Past Events
The boomer era was filled with momentous occasions and events. Seniors belonging to the boomer generation might reflect on what life was like in those times. They might flip through a family photo album with the grandkids and tell stories of the heroes who shaped society.
Especially if the older adults participated in political movements, like those against the Vietnam War, or simply spread messages of peace and love, hear their stories. Families are encouraged to give their elderly loved ones a chance to take center stage on this day.
In the event elderly individuals are unable to spend time with their families on this significant day, companion caregivers can make a positive difference. Families might arrange for a professional caregiver to take the senior on a picnic or to the senior center for an afternoon of fun.
A senior who is homebound has equal opportunity to be celebrated. Caregivers, whether family or professional, can spend time with the older adult at home. Card games, crafts, and conversations keep the aging person stimulated mentally and socially—leading to enjoyment of their day.
Every day in the US, more than 10,000 baby boomers turn 65, per AARP. This means that every minute, seven boomers turn 65 years old. The number of seniors is expected to double over the next several decades, representing 20 percent of the population by 2050.
With the growing number of elderly individuals, families need support they can rely on. One invaluable resource for the aging population is Assisting Hands Home Care. We provide quality elder care to seniors in the comfort of home, so they can age in place among family, friends, and their community.
Professional caregivers offer a comprehensive range of non-medical care services to help seniors with the activities of daily living. We shop for fresh groceries, prepare nutritious meals, and socialize with elderly care recipients during meals to encourage them to eat more.
Respectful assistance with personal hygiene tasks, like bathing, toileting, and grooming, is provided. We give timely medication reminders and provide transportation and escort to medical facilities, the pharmacy, and senior center. Light housekeeping is performed to maintain a clean living space.
We offer flexible care options, such as respite care and 24-hour care. If your loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, our compassionate dementia care is beneficial. Caregivers are available for companion care, post-surgical care, and overnight care. All care options are customized to meet unique care needs.
Families in Dallas, Texas, have full confidence in the licensed, bonded, and insured caregivers at Assisting Hands Home Care. Call us at (214) 760-6944 to schedule your complimentary in-home consultation for senior home care services. Baby Boomers Recognition Day is a great day to learn how elder care enhances quality of life.
