Baby Boomers are divorcing in record numbers.
In 1990, 1 out of 10 people over the age of fifty divorced. Ten years later, a surprising to 1 out of 4 people aged fifty years or older, are choosing to end their marriages.While the idea of divorcing after age fifty may seem especially painful because of old memories or fears of being alone later in life, recent research shows that the age and experience of Baby Boomers, makes them better equipped to handle the challenges associated with divorce. In fact an AARP study shows that 3 out of 4 Baby Boomer divorcees say that they made the right decision in choosing to divorce.
For Baby Boomers who may suddenly find themselves single again, there are some general principals and tips to help cope with life post-divorce.
To read tips for divorced Baby Boomers and to view an interesting info-graphic on the new “gray” divorce trend, please click on the following link:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/allison-pescosolido-ma/the-gray-divorce-tips-for_b_3454624.html
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