What if you pursued what’s interesting instead of happiness?
An interview with philosopher and researcher Lorraine Besser about her new book exploring psychological richness, what it means for the life we lead and more.
Read more →How narcissism changes with age
An interesting article from The Greater Good Magazine that notes that “We tend to get less narcissistic as we get older, which might explain why younger generations can seem entitled and self-absorbed.”
Read more →Eldera connects curious youngsters with senior mentors
Anyone yearning for a quick and easy answer to the thousands of questions lobbed in their direction over the course of a day by curious, socialable and desperate-to-learn children can take a deep breath of relief. Eldera connects adults aged 60 years or older with children for a free mentoring program. The organization matches mentees and mentors, and all mentors […]
Read more →The economic burden of ageism
Following a contribution to the World Health Organization’s Global Report on Ageism, The Lancet team discusses the impact that ageism has on individuals and communities as a social determinant of health.
Read more →Flexible working for over 50s – a toolkit for employers
One in three workers is over the age of 50 and flexible working is the number one workplace practice that would support people to work for longer. Developed in partnership with Timewise and based on extensive research and employer pilots, this toolkit sets out to maximise the benefits of flexible working for both businesses and individuals. Download or read the […]
Read more →Relationships, not money, make us happy
UC Irvine’s Belinda Campos, Ph.D. explains why multiple close relationships are far more important to our overall happiness than the amount of money we earn or have in the bank. You can read or watch her explanation here.
Read more →Get involved in the UN’s Decade of Healthy Ageing 2021-2030
The United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030) is a global collaboration, aligned with the last ten years of the Sustainable Development Goals, that brings together governments, civil society, international agencies, professionals, academia, the media, and the private sector to improve the lives of older people, their families, and the communities in which they live. Populations around the world are ageing at a faster pace […]
Read more →European news on Active and Healthy Aging
News from the European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing is available online here.
Read more →New aging well resource library now available
The UK’s Centre for Ageing Better recently introduced a Community of Practice resource library. It can be searched by theme, including physical activity, health, social connection and more. The library is available online here.
Read more →Creating spaces to connect old and young
Intergenerational projects provide so many benefits to participants and organizers that advocates for shared spaces wanted to find out why there weren’t more available in the United States. A report from Generations United and The Eisner Foundation examines some of challenges that could be inhibiting growth of such projects and venues and makes four recommendations. Raise awareness of the benefits […]
Read more →Our words matter!
I found this report from the UK’s Centre for Better Ageing really interesting! An old age problem? How society shapes and reinforces negative attitudes to ageing. In examining the most common words and phrases used to describe seniors, the Centre found predominantly negative associations. As well as destructive associations linked to portrayals of older adults as causes of crises in […]
Read more →Influential seniors!
To add a bit of fun and inspiration to your day, read through the AARP Minnesota 50 Over 50 list and Slate magazine’s 80 Over 80 celebration of the influence of seniors on every aspect of our lives. www.pollenmidwest.org/stories/2020-50-over-50 60 on Slate’s list Top 20 on Slate’s list
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