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As the oldest baby boomers reach eighty in 2026, a significant shift occurs as this generation, known for its cultural impact, enters octogenarian status. With about seventy-six million births between 1946 and 1964, boomers drove social changes, built a consumer economy, and were better educated and wealthier than previous generations. By the end of this decade, every boomer will be sixty-five or older, doubling the number of Americans over eighty in the next twenty years. Diane West, turning eighty soon in Atlanta, recalls her wild youth with rock and roll protests, unlike her rule-following parents. Her grandkids face a tougher world, delaying marriage and kids into their thirties due to high housing costs, job instability, and child care woes. Projections show seniors making up nearly twenty-three percent of the population by 2050, while kids under eighteen drop to eighteen point four percent. Life expectancy climbs to eighty-two point two years by 2055, but birth rates hover at one point six, far below replacement level, leading to population shrinkage without immigration. As America ages and tomorrows challenges pile up, sometimes you just need that perfect comfort to unwind and recharge for whatever comes next. Checkout Solipillow.com

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