Embracing Realities, Confronting Myths and Reimagining Longevity

In this course, we explore the current era of unprecedented human longevity as a pivotal opportunity for societal reimagination, redefining the purpose of this new and uncharted phase in life and identifying supportive policies and practices for healthy, purposeful living in older adulthood. We delve into the science of healthy aging, ageist narratives, the inadequacy of retirement as a way of understanding this important developmental life stage, and the pursuit of purpose and meaning in older age. Course materials do not cover retirement coaching, financial planning, healthcare, or social/emotional support. About an hour of optional light reading or videos is assigned each week.