Publications

In keeping with our commitment to inform society on how to best navigate today's unprecedented increase in longevity, we publish timely, relevant, evidence-based research on issues such as healthy aging, ageism, caregiving, financing longevity, politics and health care, and more. Our books and reports are offered for sale at competitive prices. Electronic versions of reports and our trademarked issue briefs can be downloaded for free. Below, are a few of our featured publications. Click on the category to view all publications in a particular category.


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The Future of Living: Independently

A first-of-its-kind consensus report addresses the challenges facing both consumers and policymakers when considering solutions for independent living. It outlines specific recommendations for independent living focusing on the culture of aging, living arrangements, health care & caregiving and environmental design.

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In Ageism
In Healthy Aging

Media Takes: On Aging

This report provides journalists and others who work in the media with an appropriate body of knowledge and a lexicon for the issues associated with the age boom.

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Walk to a Healthy Future

Proposes a new national commitment to walking.

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In Politics & Health Care
In Financing Longevity

Emergency Preparedness for Older People

What resources are available to aid vulnerable sectors of the city in the event of a future emergency.

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Social Security: An Investment in Family Protection

A report that discusses the fact that women over 65 are twice as likely to be poor as men over 65.

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In Caregiving
In Sleep

Caregiving Training in America & Southern California

Who are the professional, in-home caregivers of older Americans and how are they trained? This report presents findings of a national review of caregiver training programs and curricula.

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Getting Your Zzzzzzz's: How sleep affects health & aging

The sleeplessness affecting about one-third of all older Americans is not a natural part of aging and can lead to serious health disorders.

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