The Boomers Are Turning 80. Now They Want to Change Old Age.
April 17, 2026

(WSJ) – The number of octogenarians is growing and they have big ideas for spending, healthcare and housing
The first of the youth-obsessed baby boomers turn 80 this year, including President Trump, and they want to shake up old age.
Having reached octogenarian levels, a generation that shaped much of our past is shaping the future of aging for themselves and those who follow. They want better healthcare and housing, cures for dementia and a say in when to die. New professions and products will appear. Their massive spending will shift and innovators will follow. (Read More)