• By Jo Ann Jenkins
• Aug 31, 2023

From the CEO: Keys to Healthy Longevity

As global aging transforms economies around the world, the growth opportunity is AgeTech — that is, technological innovation across all sectors in developing products and services that help people live better as they age.

• By Peter Rundlet
• Aug 31, 2023

From the Editor-in-Chief: The Journal, 2023 Edition

This edition was crafted to respond to the unique times we are in. The global megatrend of population aging is increasingly highlighted in the nightly news, rising in the popular consciousness.

• By Maciej J. Kucharczyk
• Aug 31, 2023

Colorful Gray: We All Deserve to Live Life to Its Fullest

Our vision encompasses an inclusive society based on well-being for all; solidarity between generations; and full entitlement to enjoy life, participate in, and contribute to society.

• By Dubravka Šuica
• Aug 31, 2023

Embracing the Opportunities of Demographic Change

Providing flexible retirement policies and paths toward a gradual end of career can help avoid one of the biggest sources of brain drain: losing our most experienced and knowledgeable workers.

• By Lisa Paus
• Aug 31, 2023

Ensuring Support for Caregivers and Families

However, caregivers are often overburdened, which can have negative mental, social, and educational impacts. Pausentaste helps young caregivers to take a break, reflect, accept support, and talk about their
situation — anonymously.

• By María del Carmen Squeff
• Aug 31, 2023

Older Women's Challenges Through a Latin American Lens

The intersection of age and gender results in older women experiencing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and inequalities throughout their lifetime.

• By Diene Keita
• Aug 31, 2023

Population Aging is the New Global Reality; Planning for it is an Imperative

It is important to recognize that active and healthy aging does not magically start at age 60 but is the result of how we lived throughout life. Countries must not only expand and improve geriatric care but must also pay greater attention to lifelong health.

• By Philippe Seidel Leroy
• Aug 31, 2023

Long-term Care in Europe: A New Start?

Reports of participative care homes, going as far as having residents take part in job interviews for new staff, have emerged as well. These show that the change we are calling for is achievable, desirable, and — not the least important argument — fundable.

• By Francesca Colombo, Elina Suzuki
• Aug 31, 2023

The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Wake-Up Call for Long-term Care?

That we live longer is something to welcome, but our health and long-term care systems will need to adapt. Even when accounting for the uncertainties about the extent to which the extra years of life will translate into healthy living, the need for care services will grow as a larger share of the population gets older.

• By Emi Kiyota, David Michael Allen
• Aug 31, 2023

The Experience of COVID-19 in Singapore

The rapid deployment of these measures in the early months of the pandemic prevented the health care system from being overwhelmed. As a consequence, lives were saved.

• By Robyn I. Stone
• Aug 31, 2023

The Future of Long-term Services and Supports in the United States

We need to expand the options of residential settings available to people living in different communities and geographies across the country. These options should be affordable to all, not just reserved for those who have significant resources or who spend all of their savings until they qualify for Medicaid to receive coverage
(assuming that a waiver covers the care).

• By Zul Merali and Olivera Nesic-Taylor
• Aug 31, 2023

Achieving Equitable Healthy Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report 4.0

Another unique aspect of aging in Africa is that the current Sub-Saharan population is remarkably young and is projected to remain so over the next few decades. Given the numerous needs of Africa’s children and youth, it is not surprising that issues of the older population receive limited attention.

• By Vivek H. Murthy
• Aug 31, 2023

Healthy Aging and Well-Being at Work: Opportunities for Action

Organizations can create structured time for social gatherings and initiatives to foster sharing of diverse lived experiences and for peer support and mentoring by older workers.

• By Beth C. Truesdale, Lisa F. Berkman
• Aug 31, 2023

Who’s Working Longer — and Who’s Left Behind? Good Jobs Make Delayed Retirement a Healthier Option

Health and job quality are deeply intertwined. There is increasing recognition that work is a major social determinant of health.

• By Scott Frisch
• Aug 30, 2023

Age Inclusion and Healthy Longevity: Building Blocks for Business Success

Research shows that multigenerational teams increase productivity and engagement, and lower absenteeism. These teams have better market insight.

• By Kiran S. Jivnani and Lloyd J. Whitman
• Jul 31, 2023

Digital Discrimination: Addressing Ageism in Design and Use of New and Emerging Technologies

To attract, retain, and support a more diverse workforce, companies will need to be deliberate and equitable in creating inclusive working conditions and lifelong learning opportunities to maintain digital literacy.

• By Kiran S. Jivnani and Lloyd J. Whitman
• Jul 31, 2023

Digital Discrimination: Addressing Ageism in Design and Use of New and Emerging Technologies

To attract, retain, and support a more diverse workforce, companies will need to be deliberate and equitable in creating inclusive working conditions and lifelong learning opportunities to maintain digital literacy.

• By Zul Merali and Olivera Nesic-Taylor
• Aug 31, 2023

Achieving Equitable Healthy Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report 4.0

Another unique aspect of aging in Africa is that the current Sub-Saharan population is remarkably young and is projected to remain so over the next few decades. Given the numerous needs of Africa’s children and youth, it is not surprising that issues of the older population receive limited attention.

• By Debra Whitman, Peter Rundlet, and Holly Schulz
• Aug 01, 2023

Inspiration and Insights from the “Village of 5 Million”

As we reflect on all of our engagements, it is clear that New Zealand’s policy makers are energized to improve the lives and well-being of the country’s older adults.

• By Andrew Little
• Jul 31, 2023

Aging in New Zealand: A Commentary by Minister of Health Andrew Little

The vision for the new system is to achieve pae ora [healthy futures] for all New Zealanders. In short, we want to see people living longer in good health and with improved quality of life.

• Jan 05, 2024

Profile: Hoki and Owen Purcell

• Jan 05, 2024

Profile: Jan and Wallace Rae

• Dec 16, 2024

New Zealand / Aotearoa

• Dec 16, 2024

Nature's Keepers

• Dec 16, 2024

End-of-Life Style

• Dec 16, 2024

Carving a Legacy

• Dec 16, 2024

Asians in New Zealand

• Dec 16, 2024

Caring for Kaumatua

• Dec 16, 2024

Back to Earth, Naturally

• Dec 16, 2024

The Benefits of Village Life for Older Māori