The World Holds Eight Generations,
and the Long‑Life Era® Belongs
to Those Who Choose It.
A society that practices reverence doesn’t just tolerate aging – it celebrates it. It listens when the elders speak. It honors their stories, their humor, their history, and their hope. It sees the older heart not as a symbol of endings, but as a keeper of beginnings.
In this kind of world – your Long-Life Era® world – reverence and honor become the foundation of longevity itself. Because when we hold aging in high regard, we inspire people to live longer, fuller, and more joyfully.
Ageism reduces life to a timeline. Reverence restores it a secret journey!
Generations Timeline
1901 – 1927
The Greatest Generation
Reputation: Duty, sacrifice, resilience
They endured the Great Depression and served in World War II. Known for their patriotism, work ethic, and commitment to building a better future for their children.
1928 – 1945
Silent Generation
Reputation: Loyal, disciplined, traditional
Grew up during the Great Depression and WWII. Valued stability, respect for authority, and traditions.
1946 – 1964
Baby Boomers
Reputation: Ambitious, idealistic, influential
Known for bringing about the most consequential social changes of the century. Known also as a generation of revolution and prosperity.
1965 – 1980
Generation X
Reputation: Independent, skeptical, resourceful
Often called the ‘latchkey generation,’ they grew up with working parents and early tech-adaptable, entrepreneurial, bridging analog and digital eras.
1981 – 1996
Millennials (Gen Y)
Reputation: Collaborative, tech-savvy, purpose-driven
The first digital natives. Grew up with the Internet, withnessed the birth of smarphones and became fluent and adapting to constant tech change. Grew up during economic ups and downs (9/11, 2008 recession). Known for valuing experiences over possessions, and demanding authenticity, diversity, and social responsibility.
1997 – 2012
Generation Z
Reputation: Digitally fluent, socially conscious, entrepreneurial
Raised on smartphones and social media. They don’t remenber a time when those items were not on the planet and they now live there. Known for challenging norms and embracing individuality, often focused on social justice and global issues.
2013 – 2024
Generation Alpha
Reputation: Hyper-connected, AI-native, diverse
The first generation born entirely in the 21st century, into homes filled with smart devices and digital learning. Expected to be the most formally educated and globally minded generation yet.
2025 – 2040
Generation Beta
Projected Reputation: Augmented, AI-immersed
Still being born, this generation will grow up in a world shaped by AI, biotechnology, and potentially new forms of education and governance.
Baby Boomers:
Architects of Modern Life
The Baby Boomer generation has been one of the most influential in shaping modern society — culturally, financially, and politically. Culturally, they fueled revolutions in music, media, and social values, championing freedom, self-expression, and activism that still echo today. Financially, Boomers hold significant wealth and purchasing power, driving markets, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship well into their later years. And as voters, their strong civic engagement and consistent turnout have made them a stabilizing force in democracies, helping to shape policies on healthcare, housing, and retirement that continue to define the social landscape.
Technological Adaptation
From typewriters to tablets, Boomers bridge analog and digital – staying engaged and influential.
Financial Influence
Holding a dominant share of household wealth, Boomers shape markets, healthcare, and policy.
The Sandwich Generation
Supporting parents, children, and grandchildren – an emotional and financial backbone.
Designing for All Ages
Cities and innovation must adapt – from mobility to community design.
THE CENTENARIAN BOOM
422,000+
Projected U.S. centenarians by 2054
1 in 3
Americans over 50 by 2054 (≈138M of 395M)
76M → 72M
Boomers from peak birth cohort to current population
A longer life doesn’t mean slowing down—it means preparing for decades more of adventure, wisdom‑sharing, mentorship, and contribution.
The Long‑Life Mindset™
Leading the way in joy, reinvention, and purpose after 50, Boomers embody the U‑curve of happiness – fulfillment that often rises with age.
Joy & Reinvention
Health across 3 pillars
Purpose & Legacy
Mentorship at scale
“Celebrate the elegance of endurance, the courage of becoming, and the light that deepens – not dims – with time.”
– Marla Letizia
BRIDGING THE GENERATIONS
Marla’s Vision for Intergenerational Impact
Reverence and Honor: The Soul of an Ageless Society
Ageism reduces life to a timeline. Reverence restores it to a sacred journey.
When we honor age, we acknowledge the beauty of endurance – the grace earned through decades of living, learning, and loving. When we revere age, we elevate it to its rightful place: a season of mastery, creativity, and contribution.
A society that practices reverence doesn’t just tolerate aging – it celebrates it. It listens when the elders speak. It honors their stories, their humor, their history, and their hope. It sees the older heart not as a symbol of endings, but as a keeper of beginnings.
In this kind of world – your Long-Life Era® world – reverence and honor become the foundation of longevity itself. Because when we hold aging in high regard, we inspire people to live longer, fuller, and more joyfully.
In essence:
Ageism is blindness; reverence is sight.
Ageism dismisses; honor uplifts.
Together, reverence and honor are the vision of the Long-Life Era® – where growing older is not a loss of light, but its ripening glow.
– Marla Letizia
Technological Adaptation and Growth
From typewriters to tablets, Boomers uniquely bridge the analog and digital divide. Their embrace of technology keeps them engaged, evolving, and influential.
Technological Adaptation and Growth
From typewriters to tablets, Boomers uniquely bridge the analog and digital divide. Their embrace of technology keeps them engaged, evolving, and influential.
Designing a World That Includes Everyone
By 2054, Boomers will make up more than 422,000 centenarians in the U.S. alone. Cities, policies, and innovation must adapt to serve their evolving needs – from recreation, to mobility and community design.
The Centenarian Boom Is Coming
Boomers at their peak of births around 1954 were about 76 million strong. Currently they still represent of 72 million in population. In the years ahead there will be a centenarian demographic shift that is not just about living longer – it’s about redefining how we live and contribute at every age.
Centenarians by 2054
Americans aged 50-105 by 2054
Of US population over 50
Current Boomer population
Redefining Aging, Culturally and Professionally
Boomers are changing the narrative around aging – showing it’s not a decline, but an evolution.
In the workplace, they’re mentors and collaborators, nurturing a new vision for longevity.
The Long-Life Mindset™
Leading the way in joy, reinvention, and purpose after 50, Boomers embody the “U-curve of happiness” – where fulfillment often rises with age.
The Rise of Centenarians
In a projected population of 395 million Americans, an estimated 138 million will be between the ages of 50 and 105 meaning one-third of the entire U.S. population will be over the age of 50 by 2054. This marks a massive demographic shift – one that redefines what it means to live a “full life.” It’s a cultural milestone that challenges us to rethink how we define aging, personal time, purpose, and planning.
Adventure
A longer life doesn’t mean slowing down – it means preparing for decades more of exploration.
Mentorship
Guiding younger generations with purpose, resilience, and life experience.
Wisdom-sharing
Decades of experience become invaluable resources for future generations.
Contribution
Continuing to shape and improve the world through ongoing engagement.
Embrace the Long-Life Era®
with Marla Letizia
Ageism Is Society’s Greatest Blind Spot
Ageism is the quiet prejudice that steals our collective wisdom. It is the moment society looks away from its greatest teachers – those who have lived, loved, and learned – and instead worships the illusion of endless youth. It is the belief that radiance belongs only to the young, when in truth, radiance deepens with time, like a well-seasoned pan or an old family recipe that grows richer with every generation.
The opposite of ageism is reverence. It is the grace to see time not as a thief, but as an artist – sculpting our faces, refining our purpose, and revealing what truly matters. Reverence restores the rightful place of elders as cultural lighthouses, illuminating the path for those still finding their way.
Honor, then, becomes the practice of reverence in daily life – listening to stories, inviting wisdom to the table, and celebrating the long arc of a life still unfolding. When we honor age, we honor life itself – its laughter lines, its legacy, its unending beauty.
To live in the Long-Life Era® is to awaken from this blindness – to see that aging is not the decline of possibility, but the revelation of power. We are not growing old; we are growing whole.
Bridging the Generations
The Long-Life Era® is not only about Boomers – it’s about every generation alive today and how we move forward together.
Marla Letizia believes longevity isn’t just about living longer – it’s about redefining how generations live, connect, and grow together.
As a speaker, mentor, and generational advocate, Marla champions a future where age is a bridge, not a boundary. With eight generations now coexisting, she envisions a cultural ecosystem built on wisdom, innovation, and shared purpose.
Marla’s Vision for Intergenerational Impact
Baby Boomers guiding younger generations with purpose, resilience, and life experience
Baby Boomers guiding younger generations with purpose, resilience, and life experience
Baby Boomers guiding younger generations with purpose, resilience, and life experience
“We don’t retire from meaning. We rise into it – at every age.”
“This is the first time in history where eight generations coexist. That means we have the opportunity and the responsibility to build a world where wisdom and innovation are shared across age groups. We are not done. We are rising. And the best is yet to come.”
As a bold voice in the fight against ageism, Marla Letizia is not just talking about longevity – she’s living it. From national media appearances to standing ovations on stage, she’s redefining what it means to grow older with purpose, presence, and power.
Over the past two decades, Marla has built a multidimensional platform that blends advocacy, wellness, and legacy-building for the 50+ generations. She has interviewed cultural icons, mentored women and men through painful reinventions, and helped thousands rediscover joy, purpose, and belonging.
She is also the visionary behind Long-Life Era®, a movement uniting Boomers with younger generations through mentorship, storytelling, and community-building and engagement. Through her healthy lifestyle brand and cookbook, The Long-Life Era® Longevity Cookbook (co-authored with Dr. Jean Bokelmann), Marla celebrates nourishment, healing, and love: one recipe, one memory, one heart at a time.
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