Today, an American who reaches age 65 can expect to live, on average, nearly 20 more years. Contrast that to 1900, when just 4 percent of Americans even made it to 65. “We’ve added 30 years to average life expectancy,” Laura Carstensen, a Stanford University professor who directs the school’s Center on Longevity, told me. “That is stunning. It’s never before happened in human history.” The post Why not enlist an army of volunteer retirees? – <em>The Washington Post</em> appear...| Stanford Center on Longevity
THE STANFORD CENTER on Longevity tackled a big topic at its annual Century Summit last week at Stanford University: “Ageism and the Intergenerational| Local News Matters
Ageism impacts all ages, from younger professionals seeking jobs to older workers pushed out too soon. Here's why intergenerational solidarity is needed to drive change.| Forbes
Latest 'Century Lives: The 51%' podcast examines variety of issues impacting women and longer lifespans. The post Overlooked for Too Long: Women and Longevity – <em>Next Avenue</em> appeared first on Stanford Center on Longevity.| Stanford Center on Longevity
Trying to stay healthy into old age is a better goal than attempting to live as long as possible.| www.nytimes.com