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WHAT'S NEXT?: Over the next 20 years, more than 70 million baby boomers will retire, and the workplace will be dominated by experienced Millennials and Generation Z employees. Find out how Baby Boomers expectations and needs will change as this massive demographic shift takes place.

• Over the next decade, millions of small and midsize businesses will face ownership succession decisions as baby boomers retire, representing trillions of dollars in enterprise value and millions of jobs tied to organizational continuity. / USA American Society of Employers
• In 2026, approximately 4 million baby boomers will turn 80, a number that is expected to double over the next two decades. Dignity Alliance
• The last baby boomers are reaching retirement age, and labour shortages are expected to increase in the coming years. RankiaPro
• The needs of individuals with chronic conditions and aging baby boomers are expected to continue driving significant employment growth in health care through 2030. American Hospital Association
• Saskatchewan's $819 million stems from a long-anticipated challenge that governments have yet to fully address: the growing cost of medical care as baby boomers age. Generation Squeeze
• In 2026, the oldest baby boomers will turn 80 - an age at which healthcare spending increases significantly. RankiaPro
• By 2030, every Baby Boomer in America will be over 65. The Citizen
• Over the next two decades, approximately $84 trillion will transfer from baby boomers to younger generations. Matt Britton
• The baby boomer generation includes 73 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964, all of whom will be over age 65 by 2030, intensifying demand for age-appropriate, evidence-based exercise options (). LWW
• By 2036, the Silver Tsunami will be in full effect as the youngest Baby Boomers reach their 70s. 24 Hour Caregivers, Inc.
• An estimated $84 trillion in assets is expected to pass from Baby Boomers to younger generations over the next two decades, with Gen Z standing to inherit more than any prior cohort at a comparable stage of life. Fortune
• By 2030, all 73 million Baby Boomers in the US will be aged 65 or over. tabifolk
• The Motley Fool's 2026 Investor Outlook and Predictions Report found that, while recession and inflation topped investors' concerns, 68% of Gen Z and 64% of millennials plan to increase their stock investments in 2026, compared to just 46% of Gen X and 39% of baby boomers. Yahoo Finance
• By 2030, all Boomers will be over 65, and even more of us will be taking care of kids and aging parents simultaneously. Greater Good
• By 2030, every baby boomer will be over 65. Global Wellness Institute
• Only three in 10 Gen Xers, whose oldest members are turning 61 in 2026, and 21% of boomers said they plan to delay receiving Social Security as long as possible to maximize their monthly benefit. Yahoo Finance
• 6 million small businesses face ownership transitions by 2035 as baby boomers retire, putting 12 million jobs at risk. Kelly Services
• A major demographic shift is on the horizon, with all Baby Boomers reaching retirement age by 2030. American Recruiters
• Demographics in the United States will continue to challenge the workforce, as the aging population leaves a large cohort stepping away, with fewer young workers poised to fill the void created by baby boomer retirements. Plante Moran
• With Baby Boomers retiring at accelerating rates and nearly 40% of RNs planning to exit the workforce within five years, hospitals risk losing critical institutional knowledge (a trend often referred to as the experience cliff). Newschannel 20

Last updated: 31 May 2026