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According to a recent AARP survey, 37% of adults say they have a close friend who is at least 15 years older or younger than they are. That is certainly true for me, and I'm so thankful! lnkd.in/eP9qDtE

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I love this trend in higher ed! There are now 51 colleges and universities around the world that are part of what’s known as the Age-Friendly University Global Network. lnkd.in/eECu-nm

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As baby boomers age, the burden of their care will increasingly fall on millennials. Here are some thoughts on how to innovate for solutions. lnkd.in/e5GbB8t

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Financial literacy is a critical life skill that we need to start as early as possible. We can think about it as an intergenerational learning experience! lnkd.in/emTiC9Z

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We're seeing more and more intergenerational financial support. This article is a good overview of some of the issues at stake. lnkd.in/ezYGicZ

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Our research has shown that people are more likely to get a colonoscopy than a hearing test (!!!!). Now, according to a new study, memory problems may be linked to hearing loss in older adults. lnkd.in/eA2g8ia

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As we are currently living with this disease in our family, I'm excited to see more progress on this front! lnkd.in/eZTzUCt

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We know that our "sandwich" generation is getting hit with caregiving responsibilities on both sides. It's a unique consumer group to consider when designing solutions. lnkd.in/eykU6ne

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Tech stereotypes stink! Studies show that Baby Boomers are addicted to phones and to social apps just as much as millennials. lnkd.in/eFyjkvz

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Have any of you experienced age discrimination in the workplace?? In the decade since the Supreme Court made it harder to prove discrimination, EEOC pursues fewer percentages of claims. lnkd.in/eJpdnfX

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AARP Board Member Joe Coughlin discusses this economic powerhouse, collectively known as the longevity economy. lnkd.in/e2BaFGW

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Gen X getting hit again! :-) Boomers who delay retirement and ambitious millennials are getting job promotions more often than Generation X employees. lnkd.in/eeseEti

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I've been thinking about this disconnect in the hiring process between generational expectations exacerbated by difference in communication norms. I've heard many similar experiences from friends and loved ones on the market. lnkd.in/eAtmMbU

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Caregivers of loved ones with dementia put in longer hours and find themselves having to make more adjustments in their lives than caregivers of people with other health conditions. lnkd.in/efdShvc