With over 50 years’ worth of old friends to keep up with and family members scattered across the globe, staying in touch is more important than ever to Boomers. So how do they make the most of the tools available? Canvas8 sat down with Britons aged 50-69 to find out how they stay connected.

Today’s Boomer grandparents have a historically unique role in families and as consumers. Lori Bitter presents findings from her new book, The Grandparent Economy, that reveal how they’re changing spending patterns, adapting to new tech, and sparking a return to multi-generational households.

The post-uni backpacking trip is a rite of passage for many young adults – a chance to explore distant lands and make new friends. But as students struggle to balance their wanderlust with rising tuition fees, something strange has happened on the traveller trail; it’s now filled with Boomers.

While one might imagine later life as a time of loneliness and declining health, research suggests that old age is accompanied by wealth and happiness. Canvas8 sat down with 20 British Boomers and Seniors to explore their attitudes to ageing, and to find out the best thing about getting older.