Our population is getting older. For the first time in the U.S. we have a larger proportion of people over the age of 60 than under 15. Americans can expect to live 15 years beyond the traditional retirement age.

The post-World War II baby boom generation is reaching retirement age in larger numbers too.

Baby boomers bring a unique perspective to getting older. Boomers grew up in a time of great change socially. They were comfortable for the most part in living the American Dream. They also took advantage of the innovation and technology introduced during their lifetimes.

So much so that many don't want to admit and fail to accept they're getting older.

So says Dr. Bill Thomas, author of the book Second Wind: Navigating the Passage to a Slower, Deeper, and More Connected Life. Dr. Thomas will be speaking at York College on January 25 and joins us on Smart Talk Wednesday.

Dr. Thomas' appearance is part of the York County Community Foundation's Embracing Aging initiative. The project's Managing Director Cathy Bollinger explains on Smart Talk.