Are Baby
Boomers
Doomed
By Ginny Grimsley
Boomers may want to recall one of the poets they grew up reading, Dylan Thomas, and his most famous poem, named for its first
line, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” a desperate appeal
to resist the trappings of old age.
“As they retire, baby boomers need to stay true to their reputation for grand statements, and to mobilize their skill set in the
business world,” says media expert Steve Kayser, author of “The
Greatest Words You’ve Never Heard,”.
“In fact, many older Americans may have little choice but to adapt
their mindset and survive longer in their careers if they want
to maintain something resembling their current lifestyle during
retirement.”
Kayser lists a few trends that may incentivize aging workers to
clock in for a few more years:
• The number of Americans 55 and older will almost double between now and