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Baby Boomers Turn 80: U.S. Faces Aging Crisis

12/23/2025

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  • In 2026, the oldest baby boomers will turn 80, signaling a major U.S. demographic shift.
  • This generation, once a driver of cultural change, is now part of an aging society.
  • The aging population may strain economic growth as the ratio of seniors to workers increases.
  • Experts suggest paid family leave policies to support raising children.