What is TLA50?
Transforming Life After 50 (TLA50) was launched by the California State Library to address the changing nature of aging. It has become a national model of innovation, not just for libraries, but all kinds of organizations that aim to serve and engage mid-life adults, ages 50+.
Boomers and Beyond: Who are the Boomers?
Approximately 77.6 million babies were born in the U.S. during the boom years of 1946 to 1964. In general, these “Baby Boomers” are the largest, healthiest, most affluent, and best educated cohort of Americans ever to move through and beyond their fifties. » Read more
Why does increased longevity matter?
Our current mental constructs of aging no longer match the reality of aging because aging itself is changing. Why? Because life expectancies have increased so dramatically over the last century. In addition to which, people aren't just living longer, they're living better. Many Boomers (and other generations as they age) will have 25-30 more years of productive living ahead! » Read more
This TLA50 project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.