“Facing the Future: Are You Prepared for the 16 Retirement Challenges That Could Upend Your Golden Years?”

15. Intergenerational Tension May Rise

“Kids these days…” and “greedy boomers” narratives are already toxic. When resources are strained, a sense of unfairness between generations could get worse. Younger adults facing stagnant wages, while asked to pick up the tab for elder care, is a recipe for resentment.

Age-based divisions harm everyone. We need to shift from a zero-sum mentality and build political solidarity around issues that impact ALL ages. Framing this not as ‘old vs. young’ but as a societal failing benefits everyone long-term.

16. An Unexpected Silver Lining: The Grandparent Boom

Longer lives mean many kids get to know their grandparents into adulthood! Longer, healthier lifespans also offer chances for great-grandparent relationships, which were historically rare.

This multigenerational connection is powerful. Elders pass down history and family lore, offering a sense of roots in a fast-changing world. Kids benefit from added sources of love and support. It helps reduce ageism on both sides. This social fabric requires nurturing!

19 Things You Shouldn’t Fear as You Get Older

As we grow older, it’s common for our fears to grow alongside us and sometimes hold us back from enjoying our lives. Many of these worries come from not knowing what will happen as we age. The media (social and news) also makes older folks unnecessarily fearful about their health and vitality- often painting a picture of disaster, decline, and disease.

19 Things You Shouldn’t Fear as You Get Older

14 Tough Parts About Getting Older No One Shares

Some people celebrate the first grey hair and the first wrinkle, while others are horrified at the first sign of aging and do all they can to eliminate it. The tell-tale signs of aging are met with varied reactions, but they all indicate one thing—no one will be left by this aging train.

14 Tough Parts About Getting Older No One Shares