The thundering herd of Baby Boomers (data from the U.S. Census Bureau show that there are 76.4 million of them) is near and CCRCs are in a building frenzy to prepare for the onslaught. In 2026, the first Baby boomers will be turning 80 years old (the average age when seniors enter CCRCs).
Baby boomers grew up with modern conveniences and many of them are familiar with technology and what it can do to make their lives better, so when they start looking at CCRCs they expect to find modern decor and the latest technology. Here is an example of technology at work at a CCTC:
The Hotline, a newsletter published by NorCCRA, the North Carolina Continuing Care Residents Association. Look on page 5.
