As many Americans think about working longer and aging actively, James Taylor’s steady vitality can serve as inspiration.

“I want to show that even after people and things seem to have already served their ‘purpose,’ they are still full of beauty and value," says artist Ann Laser.

If you had a magic wand and could make your city, town, or neighborhood desirable, productive, resilient, transcendent, what would it look like and how would it feel? What is a good place for children, for work, for shopping, for health, for fun, for aging?

As the pandemic continues to dominate our conversations about safety, we can’t afford to forget about the other, older risks that haven’t gone away. 

With the pandemic worsening and temperatures beginning to drop, those who typically seek winter respite in warmer climes are struggling to decide whether it’s safe and wise to do so this year. Whether you usually go south for months or days, it’s worth doing some extra research this year—especially if your age puts you at particular risk. 

If you haven’t been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, chances are you probably know someone who has. That’s because older adults are at increased risk of diseases that impact their ability to regulate their blood sugar as they age. For some, it’s a matter of genetics. For others, it’s triggered by lifestyle and diet choices. But those who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, can continue to live active, healthy lives if they make the right changes.

Our team at Age Friendly Advisor decided it was important to outline what “age-friendliness” looks like in practice. So we helped convene a group of experts.

While older Americans often get knocked for their indifference to climate change, they often lead the most sustainable lifestyles. As the needs of older Americans increasingly coincide with those of the planet, cities have the chance to better meet them both.

Our Op-Ed in the Boston Globe: When it comes to aging, working longer solves (almost) everything — for employers and all of their employees.

Have you noticed your vision changing as you age? Do you need brighter light to do close-up work? Are you having difficulty reading or are you struggling with blurry vision? Loss of eyesight is a common concern for older adults. And there is no greater concern than the all-too-common risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).