The New Age of Aging New Study Shows America is Growing Bolder
Growing Bolder is a mission-driven media company whose bread and butter is sharing the stories of ordinary men and women living extraordinary lives into their 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and even 100s. We know that more is possible as we age than our culture leads us to believe. All the proof we need can be found in the examples of the people that we cover and the stories we tell. That said, it’s always gratifying when research, studies, and surveys reinforce what we know. One recent study that caught our eye is The New Age of Aging. Conducted by Age Wave, the nation’s foremost thought leader on population aging and the many implications, the study investigated “changing views on longevity and aging across health, retirement, and purpose.” The findings reveal a dramatic shift in how Americans define old age and envision the possibilities of the later years of life. “Aging has finally come of age,” said Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., the founder and chief executive officer of Age Wave. “Understanding our evolving perceptions of aging is more urgent than ever, as people over 65 make up an increasingly large portion of the U.S. population each year, with a projected 53% growth by the year 2050.”
“Aging has finally come of age.”
- K E N DYC H T WA L D P H . D . , T H E FO U N D E R A N D CHIEF E XECUTIVE OFFICER O F AG E WAV E
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December 2023 Digest
Photos by Mike Dunn for Growing Bolder
A Landmark Age Wave Study
