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Mind the Gap: Investing in Dementia as an Opportunity to Extend Healthspan


Mind the Gap: Investing in Dementia as an Opportunity to Extend Healthspan


Globally, the number of people aged 60 and older is projected to grow from 900 million today to more than 2 billion by mid-century. With shifts in employment, retirement norms, healthcare delivery, family structures, and other economic and social determinants, the future of aging will be different for individuals, families, businesses, communities, and government agencies. Now is the time for all entities to plan – and act.

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The Future of Aging advances healthy longevity and financial security for all through research, convening, multisector partnerships, and the elevation of high-impact policies and practices.
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Media Mentions
Harvard Business Review
How old is too old to lead? This question is both steeped in ageism and also raises important questions about how to evaluate when it’s time to hand off power to the next generation.
AARP International
Embracing older workers accrues myriad advantages for employees, companies, and governments. When it comes to employees, research consistently links work with improved physical, emotional, and cognitive health.
HealthAffairs
For too long, people living with dementia and their caregivers have endured a fragmented care experience, lacking guidance, disease education and training, and subsidized support to navigate the complex health and long-term care systems after diagnosis.
Lifestyle
Medical and public health advancements have doubled global life expectancy over the past century, presenting opportunities and challenges, especially in urban areas where most of the world’s population resides.
Generations
The expanding older adult population is changing the face of the nation. With a striking growth rate of 1,000% from 2010 to 2020 for the ages 65 and older population, the United States already looks different.
Leaders
Advisory Board Academic and Policy Council
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Alliance to Improve Dementia Care Steering Committee
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Dawn M. Carpenter

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