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View Cover Download Edition 1 Newsmakers: Ageing Nepal Newsmakers: Ageing Nepal Ageing Nepal is a nonprofit organization in Nepal founded in 2011 by a group of Nepali social workers. To learn more AARP spoke with Sanju Thapa Magar, CEO of Ageing Nepal. Learn More 2 Newsmakers: KARIKA / Kenya Newsmakers: KARIKA / Kenya Kenyan Aged Require Information, Knowledge, and Advancement (KARIKA) is a community-based organization located in Nairobi that focuses on aging. AARP interviewed Elijah Mwega, KARIKA’s founder to learn more about the organization and its goals. Learn More 3 Newsmakers: Convite A.C. / Venezuela Newsmakers: Convite A.C. / Venezuela Created in 2006, Asociación Civil Convite (Convite A.C.) is a nonprofit organization that promotes social, economic, and cultural rights in Venezuela. AARP spoke with the Director-General of Convite, Luis Francisco Cabezas, to learn more about Convite’s work. Learn More 4 Newsmakers: COSE / The Philippines Newsmakers: COSE / The Philippines The Coalition of Services of the Elderly, Inc. (COSE) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to working with older adults in the Philippines. To learn about this organization’s work, AARP spoke with COSE Execcutive Director Emily Beridico. Learn More 5 Newsmakers: Association Amitie Seniors et Jeunes / DR CONGO Newsmakers: Association Amitie Seniors et Jeunes / Democratic Republic of the Congo Association Amitie Seniors et Jeunes aims to combat isolation and loneliness for older adults in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. To learn more about their work, AARP spoke with the organization’s president Triphon Mawete. Learn More Department Department By Jo Ann Jenkins Aug 31, 2023 From the CEO: Keys to Healthy Longevity As global aging transforms economies around the world, the growth opportunity is AgeTech — that is, technological innovation across all sectors in developing products and services that help people live better as they age. By Peter Rundlet Aug 31, 2023 From the Editor-in-Chief: The Journal, 2023 Edition This edition was crafted to respond to the unique times we are in. The global megatrend of population aging is increasingly highlighted in the nightly news, rising in the popular consciousness. Big Picture Big Picture By Maciej J. Kucharczyk Aug 31, 2023 Colorful Gray: We All Deserve to Live Life to Its Fullest Our vision encompasses an inclusive society based on well-being for all; solidarity between generations; and full entitlement to enjoy life, participate in, and contribute to society. By Dubravka Šuica Aug 31, 2023 Embracing the Opportunities of Demographic Change Providing flexible retirement policies and paths toward a gradual end of career can help avoid one of the biggest sources of brain drain: losing our most experienced and knowledgeable workers. By Lisa Paus Aug 31, 2023 Ensuring Support for Caregivers and Families However, caregivers are often overburdened, which can have negative mental, social, and educational impacts. Pausentaste helps young caregivers to take a break, reflect, accept support, and talk about their situation — anonymously. By María del Carmen Squeff Aug 31, 2023 Older Women’s Challenges Through a Latin American Lens The intersection of age and gender results in older women experiencing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and inequalities throughout their lifetime. By Diene Keita Aug 31, 2023 Population Aging is the New Global Reality; Planning for it is an Imperative It is important to recognize that active and healthy aging does not magically start at age 60 but is the result of how we lived throughout life. Countries must not only expand and improve geriatric care but must also pay greater attention to lifelong health. Long-Term Care in a Post-Covid World Long-Term Care in a Post-Covid World By Philippe Seidel Leroy Aug 31, 2023 Long-term Care in Europe: A New Start? Reports of participative care homes, going as far as having residents take part in job interviews for new staff, have emerged as well. These show that the change we are calling for is achievable, desirable, and — not the least important argument — fundable. By Francesca Colombo, Elina Suzuki Aug 31, 2023 The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Wake-Up Call for Long-term Care? That we live longer is something to welcome, but our health and long-term care systems will need to adapt. Even when accounting for the uncertainties about the extent to which the extra years of life will translate into healthy living, the need for care services will grow as a larger share of the population gets older. By Emi Kiyota, David Michael Allen Aug 31, 2023 The Experience of COVID-19 in Singapore The rapid deployment of these measures in the early months of the pandemic prevented the health care system from being overwhelmed. As a consequence, lives were saved. By Robyn I. Stone Aug 31, 2023 The Future of Long-term Services and Supports in the United States We need to expand the options of residential settings available to people living in different communities and geographies across the country. These options should be affordable to all, not just reserved for those who have significant resources or who spend all of their savings until they qualify for Medicaid to receive coverage (assuming that a waiver covers the care). Future of Work Future of Work By Zul Merali and Olivera Nesic-Taylor Aug 31, 2023 Achieving Equitable Healthy Aging in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The Aging Readiness & Competitiveness Report 4.0 Another unique aspect of aging in Africa is that the current Sub-Saharan population is remarkably young and is projected to remain so over the next few decades. Given the numerous needs of Africa’s children and youth, it is not surprising that issues of the older population receive limited attention. By Scott Frisch Aug 31, 2023 Age Inclusion and Healthy Longevity: Building Blocks for Business Success Research shows that multigenerational teams increase productivity and engagement, and lower absenteeism. These teams have better market insight. By Vivek H. Murthy Aug 31, 2023 Healthy Aging and Well-Being at Work: Opportunities for Action Organizations can create structured time for social gatherings and initiatives to foster sharing of diverse lived experiences and for peer support and mentoring by older...