The Cleveland Foundation's Successful Aging Initiative Becomes Role Model for Cities Facing Surging Population of Older Adults
[10 August 2004 - Cleveland Foundation] With our country's population of older adults (65+) expected to double to potentially 25 percent by 2029, cities are starting to take a critical look at the resources they'll have available to serve this explosion of older adults. The Cleveland Foundation's Successful Aging Initiative is emerging as a leading model.
The Successful Aging Initiative's message is simple: to think differently about aging. Its components include lifelong learning, elder employment and engagement and elder-friendly communities. ...
ageing as exile?
This blog explores the intersection of aging, creativity, purpose, transition, learning and well-being. It is edited by Steve Dahlberg.
"Exile is the cradle of nationality," according to Michael Higgins, Ireland's former minister of arts, culture and the Gaeltacht. We should "presuppose a sort of dialogue among exiles" who are together in a new place. Viewing ageing as "exile" offers a new (and positive) perspective about exile and ageing - one that can lead to older people better understanding their common "nationality" of what it means to be fully human - to be part of a greater whole.
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