The one thing that will happen to each of us born into this world is that we will age.
How we age, however, depends on how we—as individuals and as a society—support each other through key life events and nurture the assets we need to age well. And that starts early.
- By 2034, older adults are projected to outnumber children in the US, marking a significant demographic shift.
- Systemic inequities disproportionately affect women, people of colour, and LGBTQ+ individuals in aging, impacting financial security and health outcomes.
- The World Economic Forum’s newly released Longevity Principles offer a framework for the future to ensure all people, not only the privileged few, can age well.
