From Chapter 9, Pitfalls and Progress. The Longevity Imperative, Andrew J. Scott “…however attractive an evergreen agenda is, it requires deep-seated changes in our individual behavior, our economic institutions, and our social customs…. Convincing governments of the need to build their policymaking around an evergreen future is sure to stir suspicion, cynicism and doubt. How
Only two books in the stack with other reading for my 7th year of suggested titles for “booking up” in the subject area of ageing and longevity. With countless new books in this subject area arriving each year, I tend to lean towards those which focus on social issues, with an age inclusive global perspective where possible. Of
Another opportunity to express views on ageing and longevity issues came in late February when I was invited to a podcast interview by Jane Teasdale co-owner and Director of Business Development & Community Relations at Mosaic Home Care based in Toronto Canada. The podcast title Building Age Inclusive Communities is one of my core topic
In 2001, the first major read that awoke my consciousness further onto the global social issues of an aging society was a book titled Longevity Revolution by Theodore Roszak. Nearly twenty years later, I still find smart ideas, futuristic perspectives, small and rich gems from Roszak, that suddenly over this last two weeks have become
“The next time you’re asked to imagine an aging person, we hope that you won’t quite know where to begin.” So reads a quote from the early pages of a new book – The Future of Aging from SE Health in collaboration with Idea Couture, which had its launch event in Toronto on February 19th.
Part Two. Longevity Economy, a Rose by Any Other Name? No small wonder why it feels like a dance with words when I try to explain a Longevity Economy in conversation with everyday people who are not so focused on the subject of aging population and demographic shifts or even with those who are actively