Future of Work
Debbie Howard highlighted an article emphasizing the importance of caregiving benefits, noting that 75% of employees are caregivers and flexible work options can reduce turnover by 25%. Ray Gordon’s article on vision changes due to presbyopia and aging mentioned that over 50% of people over 57 have vision impairment, and regular eye exams are crucial.…
Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article on LA residents affected by wildfires, emphasizing the challenges of rebuilding at retirement age and the importance of insurance reviews. Ray Gordon discussed a BBC Science Focus article on a new protein discovery that could lead to Parkinson’s treatments. Debbie Howard highlighted a World Economic Forum article by Lawrence…
Debbie Howard kicked off this episode by pointing out the benefits of embracing aging workforce members in terms of both corporate profitability and productivity, as well as in terms of employee engagement. Sally Pace commented about the demographic imperative within the context of our aging population and the advantages of multi- and inter-generational collaboration within…
How companies, innovators, and communities are building caregiver-friendly offerings – with special attention to Alzheimer’s & dementia as we wrap up the month of November – the month for recognizing both National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Nearly half of U.S. caregivers support someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia; with ~53M caregivers (AARP, 2020), that’s…
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Ginger Griggs, VP and Chief People Officer, Excellence At Work K.K. Japan Times 9-5-24 Challenges Japan Is Having with Aging Workers by Erica Yokoyama Discussion included immigration; demographics: elderly taking care of the more elderly Presented…
Susan Golden Sc.D. discussed her book “Stage, Not Age,” emphasizing the $28 trillion global market for older adults by 2050. She highlighted the importance of design with, not for, older adults, citing Best Buy’s VR training for sales staff and Nike’s continuous athlete strategy. Susan also talked about the need for a caregiver connector and…
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, LifesEncore.com Fortune Well 8-20-24 Four Ways Women Can Make the Most of Their ‘Longevity Bonus’ by Alexa Mikhail Features Maddy Dychtwald, author of Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspain, and…
Discussion hosted by Linda Sherman, and Ray Gordon. Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed. Presented by Benjamin Surmi, Koelsch Communities AARP 2024 Roundup of Potential Cases Supreme Court Might Be Taking Related to Aging Including class action suit technicalities https://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/legal-advocacy/2024-supreme-court-preview/employment-discrimination.html https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/aarp_foundation/2024/Supreme-Cour-Preview-08.29.2024-FINAL.pdf Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Behavior Change for Health Span…
With Older Americans Month in mind, in this episode we explore innovative caregiver-friendly products ranging from communications and mobility to recognizing family caregivers both at-home and in the workplace, featuring three visionary leaders who are making a difference in the caregiving space: Tavis Schriefer introduces a managed in- and outbound telephone service that provides caregivers…
Companies play an important role in providing support for employees who provide care for aging loved ones in their off-work hours – an employee segment representing 30% of every company’s workforce. The demand for “caregiver support” is growing across all life stages – from birth to end of life, and companies are rising to the…
