Geritas

Take a vacation from aging. Not really, of course. But, according to new research, travel can provide numerous health benefits, including alleviating chronic stress, and boosting physical exertion and mental engagement. Experts posit that engaging both mind and body is critical to healthy aging and, potentially, delaying age-related decline. https://lnkd.in/eyPU2NC5 #aging #agingwell “healthyaging #longevity #olderadults

Is there a cure for loneliness? In Season 6 of the Stanford Center on Longevity’s podcast, “Century Lives,” the host Ken Stern explores “The Century Club,” a collective of nations focused on societal solutions to #aging and #longevity, particularly those addressing #loneliness. Traveling the world, Ken learns how other countries are confronting social isolation, perhaps the number one detriment to healthy aging, and an issue largely ignored in the U.S. Subscribe and listen here: https://lnkd.in/gqgSaDbV #agingwell #healthyaging #socialisolation #lonelinessepidemic #longevity

“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. (Ben Frankin)” According to the New York Times article, “Going Solo: How to Plan for Retirement When You’re on Your Own,” about 60 percent of solo agers— older people without dependable assistance from adult children or other family—have not developed a plan for addressing financial, medical, and estate issues should their health falter. While it can be difficult and emotionally fraught, it is critical to outline a detailed roadmap for decision-making and handling affairs, for so many reasons, including peace of mind. And, this is true for all older folks, not just those living alone. As another quotable icon (Winston Churchill) said, “Let our advance worrying become advance thinking and planning.”   #agingwell #olderadults #retirement #aging https://lnkd.in/gA_NpADD

#TalkAboutAgeism. #Ageism not only impacts older adults, but can have a negative effect on younger folks too, particularly women. Check out how @asaging is raising awareness of the ways age-focused bias can compromise mental and physical health, financial security, and personal interactions, and what you can do about it. #EndAgeism #AgeismAwarenessDay #antiageism #olderadults https://lnkd.in/gg4qTnmJ

Better Living Through Chemistry. Can a magic pill render age and aging irrelevant? The New York Times reports that Rapamycin, prescribed to organ transplant patients to suppress their immune systems, is now being explored by a much broader group for the purpose of extending healthy years and delaying age-related diseases. Health advocate and anti-aging influencer Dr. Peter Attia is one of the champions for the substance being hailed as the “gold standard” for extending life. https://lnkd.in/g5gBdjjy

The G-SPOTlight: Geritas shines a light on things to read, see, and do Glass ceilings, walls, and floors. The Stanford Center on Longevity is taking a year-long, deep dive into the impacts of living in an ageist society, as well as potential solutions and innovations. The project’s second webinar, “Ageism & Women,” discusses gendered ageism and how it undermines women’s careers, health, societal dynamics, and everyday lives.  To register for the October 8th program, click the link below.  https://lnkd.in/gPsNJPFE

Young people, especially women, experience ageism, too. This is particularly prevalent in the workplace, where ageism and sexism conspire to negatively impact young women’s career trajectories, according to new research from Lean In and McKinsey & Co. The report states that nearly half—49 percent of women under 30—have experienced ageism in the workplace. That is at a far greater rate than young men reporting the same. Older career women are also the targets of age bias, but, interestingly, the percentage impacted decreases at 60 years of age and above, and the number of similarly aged men who experience ageism increases on par with women’s levels. https://lnkd.in/eMqqD9Fz

The G-SPOTlight: Geritas shines a light on things to read, see, and do.  Ageism’s Roots Run Deep. The Stanford Center on Longevity is taking a year-long, deep dive into the impacts of living in an ageist society, as well as potential solutions and innovations. The project kicks off with the September 26th webinar, “How Ageism Affects Our Lives,” which examines the deep roots of ageism in the U.S., and its influence across work, healthcare, and community. Register for the program here:  https://lnkd.in/g8Jpym6U

All hail Jean Smart. At the 2024 Emmys, the inimitable, talented, and sexy, 73-year-old Smart won “Lead Actress in a Comedy Series” for playing the inimitable, talented, and sexy, 70-something-year-old Deborah Vance on “Hacks.” In the third season of the show, Vance pursues her dream job—host of a late-night talk show, and Variety writes, “This sets up an astoundingly rare situation for a television comedy – a female character over 70 aggressively and strategically going after a traditionally male-identified and very public position.”  https://lnkd.in/gmueBJg8

The G-SPOTlight: Geritas shines a light on things to read, see, and do. Caring About Caregiving. Health care providers, and other field professionals, recommend five books on caregiving—for the many who find themselves caring for family members, yet have no medical training or experience. https://lnkd.in/gxRe9krJ.