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Traditionally, older adults have been viewed as less assertive than younger people. Because many were brought up in a culture in which the individual had fewer rights than they have today, they may be less inclined than younger people to appeal against official decisions, seek the help of elected representatives, or try to overcome bureaucratic inertia. However, as the Baby Boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) ages, this is rapidly changing. As a generation, Baby Boomers tend to be more individualist and assertive. They are more apt to engage with technology, allowing them to access medical and healthcare information to actively participate in their care. Although it is difficult to broadly characterize an entire generation, providers should focus on shared decision‐making models that engage older adults' preferences and values and avoid paternalistic care. Providers should also recognize that older adults often focus on quality of life versus quantity of years remaining. Older adults are increasingly focusing on what matters most to them as a driver for medical decision‐making.