Old Is the New New as Boomers Lead End of Ageism Movement

The tide of youth is beginning to turn as the huge wave of aging crashes onto our shores. Old is the new new, we might say, with sexagenarians, septuagenarians and octogenarians increasingly recognized for their continued relevancy and important contributions to society. Attributes that naturally come with age -- experience, perspective, judgement and wisdom, notably -- have recently gained considerable value and social currency, as it is these qualities that prove most useful in making decisions, meeting challenges and solving problems.