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Stagnant homeowners are creating an inventory catch-22

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A new study by Redfin revealed the average homeowner in 2019 has lived in their home for 13 years, a five-year increase from 2009. Continue reading →

Is Springfield, Mass. the Best Place in America to Grow Old?

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Springfield, Mass. is known as the “City of Firsts.” It is called the “Birthplace of Basketball” and is home of the first gas-powered car. It is only fitting, then, th… Continue reading →

The Distressing Growth of Wealth Inequality of Boomers

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In her piercing new book Unbound: How Inequality Constricts Our Economy and What We Can Do About It, economist Heather Boushey writes: “The trend toward greater economic inequality continues its seemingly inexorable march.” Four recent studies — includ… Continue reading →

Imani Woody: Building a Home for LGBTQ Older Adults

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Imani Woody’s father left her his home in Washington, D.C. — the one she grew up in ­— when he died in 2010. Faced with the decision of what to do with the house, Woody, a lifelong activist for women, people of color and the LGBGQ community, chose to r… Continue reading →

Larry Curley: Advocating for Native Elders

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Larry Curley is a member of the Navajo Nation who, with members of the National Tribal Chairmen’s Association, founded the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) in 1976. NICOA is a nonprofit that advocates for health, social services and economic we… Continue reading →

Gov. Gavin Newsom: Creating a Master Plan for Aging in California

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When he ran for governor of California in 2018, Democrat Gavin Newsom pledged that if he won, he’d create a Master Plan for Aging for the state and its residents. One reason: the Golden State’s 65+ population is projected to grow almost 90% by 2030, to… Continue reading →

Keren Etkin: Discovering the Intersection of Gerontology and Technology

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Keren Etkin, 32, calls herself “a gerontologist by training and a tech enthusiast by nature.” In 2015, Etkin, who lives in Tel Aviv, received a master’s degree in gerontology from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, and two years later, founded TheGero… Continue reading →

Study Finds Ridesharing Services Improve Older Adults’ Lives

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Connie Torres, 76, has always been gregarious and social, but getting around to visit friends and family after retiring from her job in retail banking a few years ago had become more challenging. Her daughter, Nancy, who works full-time, moved into Tor… Continue reading →

Study Finds Dementia Patients Need More Home-Based Medical Care

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Moving from home to a residential care facility can be a difficult transition for older adults. But for those with dementia, leaving the familiar surroundings of home often proves to be especially challenging. A recent study by researchers at the Unive… Continue reading →

House Calls Provide Better Care and Save Money. Why Don’t More Use Them?

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Margaret Birt, then 62, had routine surgery in 2006. But in the recovery room, she had complete cardiac arrest. Initially in a vegetative state, Birt regained much of … Continue reading →