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demographics
Silver Tsunami - Massive Aging Population
Timeframe: Next 10-20 years of massive growth
What's Changing
Baby boomers retiring in massive numbers, living longer healthier lives with 20-30 years post-retirement
Driving Forces
Baby boomer generation reaching retirement age
Increased life expectancy
Better health outcomes in older years
Accumulated wealth from real estate and investments
Winners
- Senior living companies with differentiated offerings
- Healthcare technology for aging in place
- Premium senior services and experiences
- Affinity-based retirement communities
Losers
- Generic one-size-fits-all senior facilities
- Traditional nursing home models
- Services assuming seniors are technology-averse
How to Position Yourself
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Build for active, wealthy seniors not frail elderly
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Focus on community and social connection
3
Offer premium experiences and customization
4
Plan for 20-30 year customer lifecycles
Early Signals to Watch
Waiting lists for quality senior communitiesPremium pricing acceptanceActive lifestyle maintenance in 60s-70sTechnology adoption among seniors
Example Implementation
“Indian retirement community with 5-year waiting list and 100% upfront payments demonstrates pent-up demand for culturally aligned senior living”