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ounger generations do not realize that aging has many benefits and is not something to be feared. In fact, to showcase the fun and unique benefits of becoming a senior citizen, the Senior Citizen Fair & Expo invites you to see what today’s senior has available to them. Rather than weak and fee- ble, today’s senior citizen just might surprise you. Did you know: · More than 10,000 “baby boomers” turn 65-years-old every day. · Senior citizens are the fastest growing demographic group on Facebook. Recent studies show that more than half of all U.S. seniors are active online, and more than one-third are on Facebook and other social media websites. · Older adults aged 85 and up are the fastest growing age group in the country. · There are more than 55,000 seniors over age 100, and by 2050 the number of “centenarians” is expected to top 600,000. This is roughly the population of Vermont. · There are more than 11,400 senior centers across the country that together serve more than 1 million older adults every day. The average age of a senior center participant is 75. · Nearly half of all seniors volunteer in some capacity. · About 65 percent of all “baby boomers” say they plan to work past age 65. · Studies show that physical activity can slow the elder aging process. · A recent survey found that at least 70 percent of all seniors are still sexually active, and that they reported being just as satisfied, some- times more satisfied, than when they were younger. Y -Senior Citiz FAIR & E June 4 8AM - Noon Picayune High Gymnasium Door Prizes Every 30 Minutes! (must be present to win) 12 SOUTHERN SENIOR MAGAZINE | Spring 2022