Many People of the GI Generation and the Silent Generation

question 59

Essay

Many people of the GI Generation and the Silent Generation now live in or are considering retirement communities, nursing homes or assisted living facilities.What do marketing managers need to understand about these groups?

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Definitions:

Microglial Cells

Specialized cells in the central nervous system that act as the primary immune defense and play a role in inflammation and repair after injury.

Cytoplasm Extensions

Structures such as pseudopodia that extend from the cell body to aid in movement or feeding.

Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrients and waste substances between blood and tissues.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.