The long-awaited year has arrived
Meet the first one… Kathleen Casey- Kirschling Born January 1, 1946 Collected Social Security in 2007
Kathleen Speaks for her Generation December 2010 AARP Study 800 Boomers Turning 65 in 2011
Fears Financial Security Health Fears Financial Security Health Hopes Great “third phase” Live to 88 Hopes Great “third phase” Live to 88
Unlike their Parents Redefined what retirement means They will never consider themselves retired Unlike their Parents Redefined what retirement means They will never consider themselves retired Like their Parents Want to age in place Realization that aging presents chronic health conditions and financial considerations that influence their lives Like their Parents Want to age in place Realization that aging presents chronic health conditions and financial considerations that influence their lives
Boomer State of Mind Satisfied with their lives (78%) Already achieved much of what they want out of life (70%) – But, they had really high expectations, as only 40% have exceeded their expectations for themselves Committed to start living healthfully (84%) Fastest growing consumer group on social networks
From FiftyPlusSurvey.com Members Thoughts on Technology & Trust in the Senior Living Industry
Assets Lost in Last 2.5 Years N = 220
Home Value Decrease in Last 2.5 Years N = 219
Likelihood of Moving to a Retirement Community N = 218
Confidence in Country N = 222
Optimism about Economy N = 221
CCRC News Coverage N = 217N=216N=213
Overall Media Coverage about CCRCs Top 2 Boxes N=216
Not-for-Profit CCRCs Trustworthiness Top 2 Boxes N=216