Individuals that were born between the years 1946 and 1964 are often referred to as baby boomers. As the end of 2016 is approaching, many of these individuals have reached the age where they are considered older adults. Traditionally, people who reached this age usually retired, but due to the size of the baby boomer cohort, changes in society, and the economy, older adults are facing a different set of challenges than ever before. A review of the literature explores both factors from lifelong development that influences older adults today, and also factors in the present that currently affect older adults. Some of the factors explored include the developmental past of older adults, their current occupational/retirement status, their connectedness
