This edition, under the theme of “Reweaving the Fabric of Society” features leading global voices on opportunities to disrupt aging, to challenge outdated beliefs and spark new solutions. Featured contributors include H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden; Premier Mao Chi-Kuo of the Republic of China (ROC); Laurence Rossignol, Minister of State, Ministry for Family, Older People, and Adult Care, France; Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director, UN Women; and more.
"We need to get rid of the outdated beliefs and stereotypes about aging and spur new solutions so more of us can choose how we want to age."
"At the Commission for Financial Capability, we seek to understand, and we actively ask ourselves, what does a wealthy life mean for New Zealanders of all ethnicities?"
"A vision of inclusive aging, a world in which everyone can enjoy longer and healthier lives, cannot be achieved without a fundamental rethinking of retirement."
"I know there is a great sadness to see the person you love fade away more and more. Therefore, greater knowledge of dementia has become a mission for me, and I hope that it will be widely recognized that this is a disease that must be shouldered by the entire society."
"Encouraging people to save for retirement—an event often decades into the future—in any country is a tall order. The right policies, however, can make a difference in people’s lives, and while each nation and state has specific circumstances, we can learn a lot from each other."
"If not addressed, the feminization of aging has the potential to become one of the biggest challenges to gender equality of this century; therefore, these issues need targeted action by governments and international organizations."
"Korean boomers clearly understand the current situation. They do not want to retire and wish to continue working beyond the general retirement age. The words that best describe them are “Neveretiree,” “amortality” (living agelessly), and “dystopic” (not optimistic about future)"
"Retirement as a self-managed career offers professional women freedom to decide what to do and how to do it, which paid working did not allow due to restructuring, increasing demands, added evening and weekend work, or less predictability."
"When it comes to employees, we build a work culture that nurtures curiosity, rewards creativity, and provides endless learning opportunities (classes, training sessions, book clubs, speakers, and beyond)."
"We are setting up at the national level a “high council” that will allow different individuals from all walks of life (young adults, those in middle age, and elderly people) to exchange between them and to be active contributors to the definition of public policies."
This article highlights some of the lesser-known negative consequences of age stereotypes that permeate society. But first, it examines some of the psychological processes underpinning ageism that older people may face by revealing how people use and apply the category labels 'old' and 'young.'"
"Community is important to many older people, and nonprofits can help enable social action through establishing and supporting local groups and forums that give members a powerful voice."
"Now representing nearly a fourth of the US population and at 1.8 billion strong worldwide, the millennial generation could be the one to solidify new ideas and norms to improve longer lives."