The positive evolution of community is every generation’s project. From Generations Working Together another Global Intergenerational Week is back for a 6th year – April 24-30, with participation from organizations in 14 countries, each of whom will hold their own events. Since 2007 with its origins in Scotland, Generations Working Together (GWT) has developed a robust UK footprint;
Longevity, Learning & The Future of Work – this, the 6th Century Summit theme presented by The Longevity Project in collaboration with the Stanford Center on Longevity was held over a two day period in mid-February and the question posed that fronted the opening session: What if longevity and learning weren’t separate worlds? Promptly this was answered by the obvious connection
Over the last two decades as we have moved forward year by year with higher numbers of older people making up our urban populations, (let’s run with age 65 as the start in this post), we have come to realize that we needed to realign plans, policies and processes for systems that support everyday living,
However there seems to be a twist to this story. NewGen Health was not on the top eight finalist list I received which invited me as an SE Health frequent follower to vote in the People’s Choice Awards. Apparently, a few days before the final event, an entry BioTrillium dropped out and NewGen Health, which
Social Prescribing. In the Netherlands it’s “Welzijn op Recept” which means “Wellbeing on Prescription”. It has an immediate resonance when I hear it that way! In Ontario, the Alliance for Healthier Communities posts this link where you can share news about what events your community is celebrating awareness of Social Prescribing. As of this date, I’m