There is much talk about boomers working later than our parents retirement age of 63. Many reasons are given, but here are a few:

-haven't saved enough
-longer life expectancy so we will need more money to live longer
-we are healthier and better able to keep working
-sheer desire to remain active

I think some of the people in our parent's generation retired too young. I'm not sure they realized they may have another 20 years of living left in them. That's a long time to live without a purpose for those whose self esteem was wrapped around their profession. I don't see where many of them have replaced their work with volunteer work, or other passions. I believe the boomers will remain active whether it's through work for pay or volunteering.