Resources
Still Out, Still Aging: the Metlife Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Baby Boomers
Research and Studies
From the introduction: Although predicting the future is a risky venture, asking LGBT Baby Boomers about their plans, fears, and hopes about aging is a good way to begin assessing what aging might look like …
Social Isolation, Loneliness, and All-Cause Mortality in Older Men and Women
via Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America | Research and Studies
From the abstract: Both social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased mortality, but it is uncertain whether their effects are independent or whether loneliness represents the emotional pathway through which social isolation impairs health. …
State Arts Agency Directory (NASAA)
Infographics
This is an Interactive map and directory of state arts agencies.
Stanford Center on Longevity
Websites
From the website: The mission of the Stanford Center on Longevity is to accelerate and implement scientific discoveries, technological advances, behavioral practices, and social norms so that century long lives are healthy and rewarding.
Creativity, Arts and Older People
Columns and Blogs
From the blog: This is a blog by David Slater, who was Founder Director of UK participatory arts company Entelechy Arts, based in Deptford, southeast London. David has extensive experience of working with participatory arts …
Why Your Grandpa Is Cooler Than You
via The New York Times | Articles and Blog Posts
From the article: “Advanced Style” was created by a 31-year-old street-style photographer from San Diego named Ari Seth Cohen. He started the project as a photo blog, and both the “Advanced Style” book and blog …
The Changing Demographic Profile of the United States
Reports
From the report: The United States, the third most populous country globally, accounts for about 4.5% of the world’s population. The U.S. population—currently estimated at 308.7 million persons—has more than doubled since its 1950 level …
Services for Older Adults – Brooklyn Public Library
Websites
From the website: Services for Older Adults at BPL offers inclusive programming and services tailored to our patrons over the age of 50, including lectures, films, performances and educational programs that reflect the wide interests …
In Alzheimer’s Disease, Maintaining Connection and ‘Saving Face’
via The Atlantic | Articles and Blog Posts
From the article: Part one in a series on how people with neurologic disorders open and utilize new channels of expression
Creative Aging: the Emergence of Artistic Talents
via The Atlantic | Articles and Blog Posts
From the article: As some people age and begin to lose cognitive abilities, they start to express previously hidden artistic talents. In my previous article, “Maintaining Connection and Saving Face,” I described Lester Potts, who became …