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Hollywood is Finally Changing Its Script on Aging
When we think of industries projecting a positive image of older adults, it’s hard to imagine that e
ntertainment would top the list. Isn’t this a business that defines youth culture and reinforces ageist stereotypes?
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The Right Road For A Better Future Of Aging
It's become common knowledge that populations are rapidly aging across the world.
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How Boomers Became the Disillusioned Generation
Forgive some boomers for feeling a bit disheartened. They’re learning a lot about themselves while a
dvancing through middle age and into later life, and the news can be unpleasant.
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Are Millennials Ready for a 100-Plus-Year Life?
Dear Millennial, Are You Ready for a 100+ Year Life?
I usually write about aging and older adults,
but lately I've been thinking about the implications of longer lives for millennials.
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New Frontier for Successful Aging: Financial Gerontology in the Spotlight at White House Conference on Aging
At last week's 2015 White House Conference on Aging, President Obama spoke to us about opportunity f
or all Americans, saying that individuals should have a shot to achieve their dreams "at any age." An evolving force to achieve that goal is financial ge
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Technology: Catalyst for a New Era of Aging in Place
In Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Hal, the defiant onboard computer, foreshado
ws a future of runaway artificial intelligence.
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Purposeful Aging: A Model for a New Life Course
Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org, offers an insightful observation about the promise and
potential of longer lives. “Thousands of baby boomers each day surge into their 60s and 70s,” he wrote in a recent article for The Wall Street Journal.
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Global Conference and Other Highlights from the Center for the Future of Aging
In this issue:
The Business of Aging »
Healthy Longevity »
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Milken Institute Addresses the ‘Forces Shaping Asia’ at Third Asia Summit
SINGAPORE – On September 15-16, the Milken Institute will again convene 400 regional and global lead
ers — including CEOs, major investors, h
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Many Asian Countries Face Loss of Needed Human Capital as Workforces Age; Economic Challenges Loom as Many Retire – But Harnessing Older Workers’ Talents Could Ensure Continued Growth, New Milken Institute Report Shows
SINGAPORE – Older populations are growing rapidly in a number of Asian countries. This unprecedented
demographic phenomenon may have profoundly adverse impacts on their economies.
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The Key to Ultimate Health: Bioresilience
Let’s envision a model for healthy, functional longevity based on evaluating and improving the body’
s bioresilience.
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Healthspan, Not Lifespan
Thiel Fellow, Laura Deming, is on a mission to extend human healthspan. She is a Forbes 30 Under 30
alum and was one of the stars of The Age of Aging, a documentary by National Geographic.
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