Category: Center

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5/19/2014 - 'Gray Divorce' and Other Demographic Trends

by on May 19, 2014 5:41 pm
Every day for the next 18 years, 10,000 people will reach the age of 65. You’ve probably heard that data-loaded sentence before. Its source is the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C., a “fact tank” where all manner of demographic research takes place to describe and forecast societal developments. Read the full article at Huffington… Read more 5/19/2014 - 'Gray Divorce' and Other Demographic Trends

5/16/2014 - Why Hillary Clinton Isn’t Too Old for 2016

by on May 16, 2014 10:39 pm
Lost in the furor over Karl Rove’s speculation about Hillary Clinton’s health was his suggestion that she’s getting, well, old. Age is a consideration that could ultimately lead Mrs. Clinton to sit out the 2016 presidential race, Mr. Rove said in an interview. So, is Mrs. Clinton too old to be president? A look at the life-expectancy tables shows… Read more 5/16/2014 - Why Hillary Clinton Isn’t Too Old for 2016

5/4/2014 - Young Blood May Hold Key to Reversing Aging

by on May 4, 2014 3:38 pm
Two teams of scientists published studies on Sunday showing that blood from young mice reverses aging in old mice, rejuvenating their muscles and brains. As ghoulish as the research may sound, experts said that it could lead to treatments for disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. Read the full article at The New York… Read more 5/4/2014 - Young Blood May Hold Key to Reversing Aging
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4/25/2014 - Young Prizewinners Help People With Dementia

by on April 25, 2014 6:09 pm
If you needed any proof that George Bernard Shaw was wrong when he said “youth is wasted on the young,” meet the student winners of the Stanford Center on Longevity’s Design Challenge. Read the full article at Forbes.
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4/14/2014 - Center on Longevity competition challenges students to design products for seniors

by on April 14, 2014 3:28 pm
The winning entry of the Stanford Center on Longevity’s design contest featured tableware for people with Alzheimer’s. The idea is to introduce young designers to how the population is aging while tapping their creativity and enterprising ideas. Read the full article at Stanford Report.

4/2/2014 - Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute to offer transformative experience

by on April 2, 2014 5:01 pm
The new institute, in partnership with the Stanford Center on Longevity will give participants the opportunity to reflect on their life journeys, explore new pathways and redirect their lives for the common good. “In this era of very long life, there is an urgent need for new visions of work and education. The Distinguished Careers… Read more 4/2/2014 - Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute to offer transformative experience

3/28/2014 - Finances and the Aging Brain

by on March 28, 2014 6:32 pm
Some recent research has shown that highly intelligent retirees—even those with no signs of dementia—find it harder to distinguish safe investments from risky ones. Compared with younger investors, those over the age of 65 “showed striking and costly inconsistencies” in their financial behavior, according to a study of 135 subjects led by Ifat Levy, a… Read more 3/28/2014 - Finances and the Aging Brain
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3/20/2014 - Designing a better way to cope with Alzheimer’s

by on March 20, 2014 10:06 pm
Stanford University’s Center on Longevity — whose mission is to “redesign long life” — launched a design challenge last fall. Partnering with Aging 2.0, they invited students around the world to submit ideas for new products that can maximize independence for those with cognitive impairment. “Students are often exposed to new ideas that aren’t contaminated… Read more 3/20/2014 - Designing a better way to cope with Alzheimer’s

3/12/2014 - The Science of Older and Wiser

by on March 12, 2014 7:57 pm
Since ancient times, the elusive concept of wisdom has figured prominently in philosophical and religious texts. The question remains compelling: What is wisdom, and how does it play out in individual lives? Most psychologists agree that if you define wisdom as maintaining positive well-being and kindness in the face of challenges, it is one of… Read more 3/12/2014 - The Science of Older and Wiser

2/5/2014 - Let's redefine what retirement means

by on February 5, 2014 5:48 pm
Retirement sure isn’t what it used to be. Demographic trends and economic uncertainties are making the current definition obsolete for the next generation of “retirees.” So, to plan more effectively for the last half of our lives, we need to embrace new ways of thinking about retirement that are supported by recent research, insights and… Read more 2/5/2014 - Let's redefine what retirement means