David Rehkopf on the Longevity Class Divide
David Rehkopf explores why healthy longevity is shaped not only by personal choices, but also by the social and economic conditions in which people live. In this profile from the Stanford Center on Longevity, incoming director David Rehkopf shares how his work bridges biology, data science, and sociology to better understand the factors that influence […]
Happier – In midlife and beyond
This lively and eye-opening workshop distills the science of happiness into real-world, midlife-relevant wisdom you can easily put into action. You’ll uncover what truly drives lasting wellbeing (hint: it’s not what society’s been selling you) and learn simple yet powerful practices to boost joy, meaning, and resilience—right where you are, with the life you have […]
Aging by Design
Recently, the What’s neXT50 community had the opportunity to hear from Professor Nicola Palmarini of the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing in Newcastle, UK in conversation with Alison Smith, What’s neXTer and former CBC News host. Nic has spent his career in the longevity arena and more recently as an expert in the social […]
Where Civic Action meets Philanthropy
Communities don’t thrive by accident — they thrive when people step forward. Recently, Bruce MacDonald, President and CEO of Imagine Canada and James Booty, Executive Director, La Fondation Emmanuelle Gattuso joined Alison Smith in a timely and energizing conversation about the growing important of civic action: how it differs from traditional volunteering, why it’s essential […]
Cogenerational Living – Purpose, Connection and Impact across the ages
In this fireside conversation, author and CoGenerate leader Marci Alboher explored how people in their 50s and beyond can move beyond “age bubbles” to build lives rich in purpose, connection, and impact across generations. Drawing on stories and research from CoGenerate’s work and her Encore Career Handbook, Marci shared how older and younger people are […]
Aging with purpose – Why meaningful engagement with society matters
The McKinsey Health Institute report challenges deficit-based language like “silver tsunami,” arguing that it obscures the significant value and potential of older adults. It finds that greater societal participation by older adults improves their social and mental health, while also strengthening communities and economies. Link: https://55redefined.co/resources/mckinsey-health-institute-aging-with-purpose
The economic case for investing in healthy longevity
By 2050, the global population over age 65 will double, meaning that investing in health is investing in our future. IN this report, the McKinsey Health Institute and FII Institutes quantify the economic return on investments in aging interventions. Link: https://fii-institute.org/publication/the-economic-case-for-investing-in-healthy-longevity/
Better with age – The Rising Importance of Older Workers
Older workers are becoming an increasingly large share of the global workforce, especially in G7 countries, where those aged 55+ will soon account for more than a quarter of workers. Bain estimates that by 2030, about 150 million jobs will shift to people 55 and older, yet most companies still lack deliberate strategies to attract, […]
What’s neXT50 Collaboration with Manulife
We are proud to announce a new collaboration with Manulife / John Hancock that will bring What’s neXT50 programming and community access to eligible Group Retirement members and Private Wealth clients across Canada and the United States. As a Social Wellness Partner aligned with the Manulife Longevity Institute, What’s neXT50 will support one of the […]
The 100 Year Life – Meeting the Challenge of Longevity
𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻. 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. Longer lives are changing how we think about health, work, and retirement. The real question is no longer how long we live — but how well. On Wednesday February 4, What’s neXT50 is hosted a timely conversation on how longer lifespans can be matched with […]