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All in Careers
Talkin' Bout My Generation: Elders and Students of Budapest
Budapest is a fascinating fusion of meek elders (of those I interviewed) and rebellious young adults. A post-communist society that suffered so much during WWII and the following decades. I encourage people wanting to get a real taste of history to visit Budapest (said Budda Pesht).
China's Aging Crisis: Will a Generation of Only Children Care?
Almost four years ago, I traveled to Shanghai to attend an executive-level conference on aging hosted by the Global Aging Network. I was on a mission to find out what gerontechnology the attendees from countries including Japan, Germany, Australia, and South Africa were using to care for their aging populations, but what I discovered was a monstrous 4-2-1 family structure.
The Olympics of Aging (#IAGG2017 Supply & Demand Angle)
Every 4 years, the International Association of Geriatrics and Gerontology puts on a conference to gather the brightest researchers and educators in the field of longevity and aging. Here are my takeaways!
What 55+ Interviews Taught Me About Career Paths
In the autumn of 2016, I worked alongside a few passionate and talented senior living professionals to record more than 55 multidisciplinary professionals in aging. Our interviewees ranged from a 19-year-old nursing student to Dr. John Rowe, former Chief Executive at Aetna Health Insurance. Takeaways: accidental careers and the value of residents' stories.