A Narrative Review of the Published Chiropractic Literature Regarding Older Patients from 2001-2010 (Report‪)‬

Introduction After World War Two, the surge in the birth rates in the Allied Power countries (i.e. Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States) began what is now colloquially referred to as the "baby boom," with this demographic group spanning the years between 1946 and 1965.1 The Boomers represent the largest single demographic cohort in these countries and their influence, in terms of sheer numbers, monetary impact and political clout has been felt in virtually every socio-cultural institution, from education to labour to healthcare. (1) The year 2011 is something of a watershed moment since the leading edge of the Boomers will turn 65 years old, the age traditionally associated with turning "old" since it is the age of eligibility for most national entitlement programs (social insurance, for example).