Here come the Baby Boomers!
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Here come the Baby Boomers!
The baby boomers are almost here! The first of the boomers will turn 65 years old in the year 2010. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by the year 2025, the over 65 age group will double in 21 states and nationally will reach 18.5% of the total population.
The SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) Report issued in 2002 forecasts similar population growth for the seven counties in southeast Michigan. In the largest communities, the senior population will double while all other age groups will decrease or increase only slightly.
While these "seniors" will be reaching the typical retirement age, they will not be slowing down. There is a need for recreation and social opportunities in the communities that they helped to build. The typical senior center currently is a small portion of a larger community or recreation center. These limited spaces do not currently meet the demand for programs and will be woefully inadequate in the very near future with the coming of the boomers.