Challenges Loom Ahead For An Aging Generation

By Steve Kraske,

Published May 11, 2016 at 2:26 PM CDT

Baby Boomers are aging and as they retire, challenges like financial concerns and health issues loom ahead. And as one generation begins to slow down, how can their younger counterparts harness their collective knowledge and expertise?

Guest:

Dr. Jim Firman is president and CEO of the National Council on Aging.

Dr. Firman will give the keynote address Thursday at the Mid America Regional Council’s Age Positive Conference at the Kauffman Foundation's Conference Center. For more information, go to marc.org.

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