New survey by Restaura finds some boomers’ decision to age in place may be driven by what they want to eat in their golden years.

Tara Fitzpatrick October 29, 2024

While many from the baby boomer generation bristle at the idea of being considered “old,” and think of themselves as ageless wonders. In order to stay vital, independent and healthy, a new survey has found that older adults aspiring to turn back the hands of time (or at least hit pause for a while), food is their first line of defense.

The Great Expectations survey by Age of Majority, a consultancy specializing in the age 55+ market, for newly formed senior dining foodservice company Restaura, which is headed up by veteran foodservice execs, Richard Schenkel and Joe Cuticelli. The duo is focusing on culinary and tech, drawing on their own experiences and through surveys like Great Expectations to drill down into what seniors really are looking at senior dining and how it relates to their self-image and independence.

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