The three people I interviewed were Charles 54; the Baby Boom Generation. Mistie age 32; she is a Millennial, and lastly Rochelle who is 50; she is part of generation x, but right at the edge of the Baby Boom Generation. It was nice to see how they have lived their version of life. It was also interesting to talk with each of them and learn their full stories. They are people I know but I didn’t really know them. It opened up the door to communication, trust, and friendship.
Charles answered the questions I asked as followed, how do you picture yourself at age 65? I picture myself continuing to work hard and healthy. I am hoping to extend my time here on earth when I quit smoking. What do you see as your greatest challenge in growing old? …show more content…
How do you picture yourself at age 65? She pictures herself continuing to raise her young children and living a healthy lifestyle. She plans on being done with school. I am going to be a newly divorced women after 27 years, so I am trying to stay positive. I hope at age sixty-five I will be happy and living life. What do you see as your greatest challenge in growing old? My greatest challenge is not being able to grow old with the man I am in love with. He has chosen to live a single life and now I am trying to figure out my later years in life. I'm scared and unsure. However I have my faith in God. How important is it to exercise and eat healthy? I believe that it is so very important. She believes that to live a long healthy you have to watch what you put in and excercise. She says exercise is also great for stress. Do you think people are prejudiced or afraid of older people? I believe people are afraid of what they can’t control. Generation X was pushed toward adulthood at an age earlier than any other recent generation. Generation X felt the future had been given to their parents and older siblings and found the future disappointing and somewhat unappealing. Gen X population is projected to outnumber the Boomers by
Charles answered the questions I asked as followed, how do you picture yourself at age 65? I picture myself continuing to work hard and healthy. I am hoping to extend my time here on earth when I quit smoking. What do you see as your greatest challenge in growing old? …show more content…
How do you picture yourself at age 65? She pictures herself continuing to raise her young children and living a healthy lifestyle. She plans on being done with school. I am going to be a newly divorced women after 27 years, so I am trying to stay positive. I hope at age sixty-five I will be happy and living life. What do you see as your greatest challenge in growing old? My greatest challenge is not being able to grow old with the man I am in love with. He has chosen to live a single life and now I am trying to figure out my later years in life. I'm scared and unsure. However I have my faith in God. How important is it to exercise and eat healthy? I believe that it is so very important. She believes that to live a long healthy you have to watch what you put in and excercise. She says exercise is also great for stress. Do you think people are prejudiced or afraid of older people? I believe people are afraid of what they can’t control. Generation X was pushed toward adulthood at an age earlier than any other recent generation. Generation X felt the future had been given to their parents and older siblings and found the future disappointing and somewhat unappealing. Gen X population is projected to outnumber the Boomers by