The Silver Tsunami

The baby boom began 65 years ago and now the silver tsunami is coming toward us. In a few years, social security, long-term care facilities, and families will be overwhelmed with a doubling or tripling of senior citizens by the year 2030.

President Roosevelt signs the Social Security act on August 14, 1935

A few years ago, the momma went to an Alzheimer disease lecture given by Dr. Richard Powers, a neuropathologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (btw, an excellent speaker, sensitive with a great sense of humor!). He listed 3 basic tips for successful aging.

1. Walk 2 miles every day
   • Burns calories
   • Lowers blood pressure
   • Makes your butt look better
   • Improves overall physical health
   • Lowers risk of disease
2. Have 5 really good friends
   • High level of engagement with life
   • Interactions with a variety of other humans increase cognitive function
3. Avoid long periods of depression. Get treatment.
   • Stress hormones are associated with memory loss

   Start now. Become a good example and enjoy yourself in the process. If you’re a multitasker, take an antidepressant, call 5 of your friends and go for a 2-mile walk!

The End!

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