During the pandemic, HOME transformed into a multifaceted space, serving as classrooms, daycares, science labs, offices, churches, gyms, and even makeshift hospitals—all at once. What once felt like a sufficient and spacious physical environment now seemed inadequate.

Nursing homes became barriers to physical expressions of love and served as a measure of how effectively our country was managing the pandemic.

The powerlessness experienced during this time sparked concerns about the future of housing, the economy, education, work environments, and healthcare. New vocabulary emerged to describe the unknown, including terms like “back to normal,” “new normal,” “essential workers,” “remote,” “hybrid,” “telehealth,” “pre-existing conditions,” and “Zoom.”

Generational definitions and dependencies were deeply shaken. The second-largest generation, consisting of 73 million Baby Boomers, reflected on how they could preserve their independence, maintain connections, travel for leisure, enjoy hobbies, stay fit, access important information, and receive necessary healthcare.

If you are a Baby Boomer or have a loved one who is, this edition of Frankly Speaking Moments of Mindfulness is invaluable. Gale Morgan, Senior Vice President of Sales for The Mather, guides us through meaningful solutions to these questions and more. The conversation uncovers innovative and creative ways for Boomers and their loved ones to redefine HOME positively.

Generational definitions and dependencies were deeply shaken. The second-largest generation, consisting of 73 million Baby Boomers, reflected on how they could preserve their independence, maintain connections, travel for leisure, enjoy hobbies, stay fit, access important information, and receive necessary healthcare.

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