Entries by Robert Kramer

The Answer to the U.S. Labor Crisis: Older Workers

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Where will employers find workers to fuel our economy over the next 20 to 40 years? The answer seems obvious: Go to the largest untapped workforce in America.

Television’s ‘Senior Moment:’ Something to Celebrate, and Build On

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Should we be celebrating what the New York Times calls television’s “senior moment?” It’s hard to answer “no.” But I can’t give an unequivocal “yes,” either. Robert KramerBob Kramer is broadly recognized as one of senior living’s most influential and high-profile thought leaders and connectors. With over 40 years of industry leadership, he has earned […]

The Path Forward for Higher Education in the Age of Longevity

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As Americans live and work longer, U.S. colleges and univerisites have a real opportunity to help the economy and grow: Developing programs for adults aged 40 to 75 across the economic spectrum.

Offering Simplistic Solutions to Real Problems of an Aging Society

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Samuel Moyn’s much-discussed New York Times op-ed identifies real problems the U.S. faces as its population ages, but unfortunately he offers simplistic solutions to those problems.

What ‘AgeTech’ Can — and Can’t — Do

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The proliferation of ‘AgeTech’ — sleep trackers, health dashboards and the like — has promise for older Americans. But it has limits, as well. Technology alone will not put more life in our years.

McKinsey Makes the Economic Case for Investing in Healthy Aging

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Some might wonder if innovative ideas around aging, senior living and care are actually realistic. A new report shows that many are not only realstic, but they are likely to produce real social and economic benefits.

When Algorithms and AI Become Excuses for Ageism

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AI-powered algorithms are weeding older adults out of job applicant pools. Employers like Accenture are laying off older workers who they perceive as lacking “a viable path for skilling” in AI. Both practices are ageist — and in the end, they will hurt these companies’ bottom lines.

How Senior Housing and Aging Services Can Extend ‘Joyspan’

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Dr. Kerry Burnight says our “joyspan” is crucial in getting the most out of our later years. Here’s how senior housing and aging services can help make that happen.

Why We Need a New Narrative for Aging

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Stereotypes about older adults run deep, and the cost of not addressing them will be high. That’s why we need a new narrative for aging in the United States.

4 Reasons Cohousing Has Serious Growth Potential as a Senior Housing Option

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Is cohousing the way we’ll meet the rapidly growing need for senior housing? Not on its own. But there are good reasons it should grow as a viable option.

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