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Offering Health and Wellness Programs for the Baby Boomer Population

Heather Hartmann by Heather Hartmann
November 1, 2021
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Learn how community centers are set up to help address needs of the Baby Boomer population. 

By 2030, over 37 million Baby Boomers will manage multiple chronic conditions.

In fact, 25% will live with diabetes, almost half will live with arthritis and over 33% will be classified as obese. And the over 65 population will nearly triple by 2030. All of this was reported by the American Hospital Association and First Consulting Group in 2007.

This reality hasn’t changed. In September 2020, the CDC reported more than half of adults in the U.S. have at least one of 10 selected diagnosed chronic conditions. And 27.2% of U.S. adults have multiple chronic conditions. These include:

  • Arthritis
  • Cancer
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Current asthma
  • Diabetes
  • Hepatitis
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Weak or failing kidneys

And Scripps Health noted the top 10 health challenges facing Baby Boomers, which include Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

As community center operators, you are set up to help address a large portion of these needs. Scripps Health noted maintaining a healthy weight is key in helping prevent arthritis and joint replacement, exercise and nutrition help decrease the risk of heart disease, and lifestyle changes can have a positive image on diabetes and its associated risks.

The Baby Boomer population needs to be catered to. As such, offer programs that cater to them with elements that can include:

  • Incorporate exercises that simulate and support their daily activities and physical interests.
  • Give them programs that help improve mood, memory and brain power.
  • Socialization is a key aspect, so incorporate partner workouts or even games into the fitness offerings.
  • Have these five elements in a program designed for this age group: aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility, balance and relaxation.

This population can’t be ignored as 2030 draws near and the impact of Baby Boomer’s health has impending implications for the health care system of this country. How is your facility serving them?

Stay up to date on industry trends, best practices, news and more.

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