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The long summer

September 2008 - The long summerWith the baby boomers reaching traditional retirement age but refusing to get old, what effect will this have on the wider community? This feature will look at the effects and causes of this demographic and cultural shift, regarding aspects such as work, leisure, health and the economy.



‘The land of faery … where nobody gets old’
by Kath Brewster - 30/09/2008 - 5 comments
Who will care?
by Gill Pierce, Leigh Hillman and Ben Ilsley - 29/09/2008 - 3 comments
Boomer politicians have a lot to answer for
by Josh Fear - 26/09/2008 - 8 comments
Paying for our old age
by Bill Richmond - 23/09/2008 - 8 comments
Staying fit and strong as we age
by Peter West - 23/09/2008 - 7 comments
Don't underestimate the baby boomer volunteers
by Melanie Oppenheimer - 22/09/2008 - 2 comments
Opt out for lower tax and better health care
by Jeremy Sammut - 15/09/2008 - 10 comments
'Sickness unto death' is becoming a thing of the past
by Brett Neilson - 10/09/2008 - 1 comment
Retirement is so last century
by Paul McKeon - 8/09/2008 - 9 comments
Baby boomtime
by Graeme Hugo - 3/09/2008 - 5 comments
My generation
by John Töns - 2/09/2008 - 25 comments

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