The Role of the Elderly Welfare Center in the Community for the Retiring Baby-boomer Generation

The purpose of this study is to investigate the preparation of life expectancy according to the retirement needs of the baby boomer generation, the attitude toward life and the role of community welfare centers in the community. As a result of the study, the baby boomer generation showed a desire for old age life such as 'I do not expect anyone', 'my life is responsible', and 'I want to be recognized for life so far'. The baby boomer generation has expressed pride that 'my life so far has been my own pioneering' and 'life with many roles and responsibilities'. After their retirement, they want to play a meaningful role as responsible members of society rather than getting help from society or family.In order for the baby boomer generation to actively participate in community and elderly welfare centers, the following support is needed. First, it is necessary to improve the awareness of the welfare center so that the baby boomers' Received(May 28, 2018), Review Result(June 5, 2018), Accepted(July 13, 2018), Published(August 31, 2018) (Bundang Senior Welfare Center Researcher) Soongsil University, email: pinksalad@daum.net (Associate Professor, Corresponding Author) Gwangju National University of Education, email: rahkim@gnue.ac.kr The Role of the Elderly Welfare Center in the Community for the Retiring Baby-boomer Generation Copyright c 2018 HSST 204 generation can improve the psychological access to the welfare center. Second, it is necessary for the generation of the baby boomers to contribute their expertise to the community through activities such as volunteering and to lead a healthy old age. Third, it is necessary for the generation of baby boomers to create jobs to guarantee their economic activities even after retirement.