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  1. Best Practices for Engaging a Multigenerational Workforce

    Employers are grappling with a myriad of workforce-related issues ranging from productivity to attracting and retaining talent, but many may be overlooking some seismic shifts that are reshaping the future of work: longevity, population aging, and the multigenerational workforce.
  2. Statement on the passing of Senator Diane Feinstein

    “We’re sad to learn of the passing of Senator Feinstein,” said Michael Hodin, CEO of the Global Coalition on Aging. “At 90, her long service and leadership exemplifies the best of America. It also underscores the lasting contribution to society unlocked by our new normal – longevity. We now have the science, medicine, technology, and…

  3. More Than Half of Americans are Unfamiliar with Chronic Kidney Disease, Survey Finds

    Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major blind spot for many Americans, a new survey suggests. The poll, conducted by the Global Coalition on Aging, asked 1,000 American adults about their understanding and perception of CKD. Though many respondents used the internet for medical information and had a regular doctor and blood work done once or twice a year, 58% of respondents said they were unfamiliar with the illness.
  4. Going Beyond Applause: The Potential of Caregiving to Unlock Job Opportunities of the Future

    Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of caregivers – staff and family who provide care for older and dependent people to carry out activities such as eating or moving - catapulted to the front of our collective conscience. The daily applause for front-line care workers showed a high level of recognition for their incredible work and provided insight into how our health systems must change as our society ages. We need to continue to recognise caregivers as essential to our ageing society.

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