Perspectives on Productive Aging is a series of data and
policy briefs focused on engagement activities among adults age 55
and older. The series is supported through a grant from Atlantic
Philanthropies as part of their Ageing Programme, which seeks “to
bring about lasting improvement in the lives of older adults andto
transform how ageing is viewed and older persons are treated by
society.”
As America ages, older adults are getting more attention.
Gone (or at least fading) is the stereotype of the retiree who is
unable to work and who makes relatively few social contributions.
Increasingly, older Americans are seen as a vibrant group with
wisdom and energy to offer society and their families.
Perspectives on Productive Aging will enhance the dialogue on
the engagement of older Americans, documenting the current value of
engagement among older adults and highlighting the best ways for
society and policymakers to support and encourage the full
engagement of older Americans.
Perspectives on Productive Aging is part of the Urban
Institute’s Retirement Project. Further information can be obtained
at
http://www.urban.org/retirement .
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