Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Recent media coverage of age and politics has been extensive. The average age of members of the Senate is 65 and the average age in the House of Representatives has decreased to 58 years old. This pattern reflects the increasing demographic of baby boomers reaching retirement age. Kevin Navratil and Merri Fefles-Dunkle will explore the political ramifications as well as the widespread societal impact. The conversation will explore how other nations address issues facing the elderly and whether some models of success can be implemented in the United States
Recent media coverage of age and politics has been extensive. The average age of members of the Senate is 65 and the average age in the House of Representatives has decreased to 58 years old. This pattern reflects the increasing demographic of baby boomers reaching retirement age. Kevin Navratil and Merri Fefles-Dunkle will explore the political ramifications as well as the widespread societal impact. The conversation will explore how other nations address issues facing the elderly and whether some models of success can be implemented in the United States
