Our “cultural narrative of advanced age” has changed in recent decades, and that change may explain why we as a society don’t take better care of older Americans — that’s the thought-provoking case made in a recent New Yorker book review. I was intrigued by the piece, which was written by Daniel Immerwahr and reviewed […]
https://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/golden-girls-horizontal-for-blog.jpg6281200Robert Kramerhttps://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.pngRobert Kramer2024-12-21 16:24:342025-02-21 17:17:54Why the ‘Cultural Narrative of Old Age’ Needs to Change
It’s clear that more and more older adults will be willing to work past traditional retirement age in the coming years. What’s less clear is this: Will they be wanted? A post by Mary Cronin on LinkedIn brought this question to mind a few weeks ago. Mary’s post highlighted recent studies that showed increases in […]
https://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/older-worker-laid-off-cropped.jpeg6831200Robert Kramerhttps://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.pngRobert Kramer2024-12-10 13:50:022025-01-15 13:52:48Older Adults Are Willing to Work, But Will They Be Wanted?
One thing I admire about Joe Coughlin is the way he consistently and convincingly shows that when it comes to the longevity economy, so many businesses are missing the boat. Joe started sounding this note in his 2017 book, “The Longevity Economy,” and it seems like there’s not a week that goes by in which […]
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It happens all too frequently: An older adult goes to see their doctor, complaining of a new discomfort, pain or difficulty. The doctor listens and then replies with some version of, “Well, what do you expect at your age?” The older adult leaves the appointment without a diagnosis — but plenty of dissatisfaction. Any older […]
https://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/doctor-patient-consultation-cropped.jpeg6281200Robert Kramerhttps://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.pngRobert Kramer2024-11-09 15:35:582024-11-26 15:43:58When the Doctor Says ‘You’re Just Getting Old’
A headline in The New York Times recently asked “Who Said Self-Care Was for Young People?” What followed were stories from older people explaining how their approaches to wellness and staying healthy have changed as they aged. From one perspective, it was great to see the Times giving this attention to the varied ways older […]
https://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/nyt-roller-derby-ref-cropped.jpg6281200Robert Kramerhttps://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.pngRobert Kramer2024-10-31 15:17:042024-11-26 15:27:03Older Adults Still Pursue Passions and Seek Purpose in Life – Is That a Surprise?
I’ve written before that we’re in a transitional decade for senior housing and care, as aging services move from serving the Greatest and Silent generations to serving the Boomers and older Gen-Xers. In talks I give as part of the NIC Academy (specifically, the Fundamentals of Underwriting Senior Housing & Care introductory-level course), I identify […]
https://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.png00Robert Kramerhttps://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.pngRobert Kramer2024-10-26 15:45:492024-10-26 16:46:275 Shifts That Are Changing the Future of Senior Housing and Aging Services
The fastest-growing property type within senior housing is active adult communities. Before it gets too much bigger, we should ask ourselves: Is “active adult” really the best name to market this product to the consumer? As I said in a side conversation at last week’s NIC Fall Conference, I don’t think it is. For starters, […]
Author Karen Walrond takes issue with the phrase “aging gracefully.” So do I. Karen, who recently took part in a thoughtful Q&A on Brené Brown’s website, is spot on when she says: “ ‘Aging gracefully’ is such an interesting term, because I think in most cases we view the phrase as meaning ‘age, but cheerfully […]
https://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/KarenWalrond_book_landscape.jpg10801600Robert Kramerhttps://www.nexusinsights.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/nexus-logo-reverse-296x92-1.pngRobert Kramer2024-09-30 18:08:102024-10-17 18:16:32The Problem With ‘Aging Gracefully’
Susan Ryan and Alex Spanko hosted Bob Kramer on their Elevate Eldercare podcast earlier this year to share his thoughts on where the senior housing and aging services sector is headed. The result was a wide-ranging discussion that covered ageism, staffing shortages, new regulations, private-sector investment, public/private partnerships, as well as the strengths and weaknesses […]
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Coverage of longevity and the longevity economy too often frames it as a looming disaster. The focus is on increased care burdens, rising health care costs, more loneliness and more loss. But Andrew excels at revealing the many opportunities that longevity presents.
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Why the ‘Cultural Narrative of Old Age’ Needs to Change
/in Ageism, Long-Term Care, Policy/by Robert KramerOur “cultural narrative of advanced age” has changed in recent decades, and that change may explain why we as a society don’t take better care of older Americans — that’s the thought-provoking case made in a recent New Yorker book review. I was intrigued by the piece, which was written by Daniel Immerwahr and reviewed […]
Older Adults Are Willing to Work, But Will They Be Wanted?
/in Ageism, Workforce/by Robert KramerIt’s clear that more and more older adults will be willing to work past traditional retirement age in the coming years. What’s less clear is this: Will they be wanted? A post by Mary Cronin on LinkedIn brought this question to mind a few weeks ago. Mary’s post highlighted recent studies that showed increases in […]
What C-Suite Execs Can Learn from Dr. Joseph Coughlin
/in Ageism, Longevity/by Robert KramerOne thing I admire about Joe Coughlin is the way he consistently and convincingly shows that when it comes to the longevity economy, so many businesses are missing the boat. Joe started sounding this note in his 2017 book, “The Longevity Economy,” and it seems like there’s not a week that goes by in which […]
When the Doctor Says ‘You’re Just Getting Old’
/in Ageism, Health Care/by Robert KramerIt happens all too frequently: An older adult goes to see their doctor, complaining of a new discomfort, pain or difficulty. The doctor listens and then replies with some version of, “Well, what do you expect at your age?” The older adult leaves the appointment without a diagnosis — but plenty of dissatisfaction. Any older […]
Older Adults Still Pursue Passions and Seek Purpose in Life – Is That a Surprise?
/in Ageism, Longevity/by Robert KramerA headline in The New York Times recently asked “Who Said Self-Care Was for Young People?” What followed were stories from older people explaining how their approaches to wellness and staying healthy have changed as they aged. From one perspective, it was great to see the Times giving this attention to the varied ways older […]
5 Shifts That Are Changing the Future of Senior Housing and Aging Services
/in Senior Living Industry/by Robert KramerI’ve written before that we’re in a transitional decade for senior housing and care, as aging services move from serving the Greatest and Silent generations to serving the Boomers and older Gen-Xers. In talks I give as part of the NIC Academy (specifically, the Fundamentals of Underwriting Senior Housing & Care introductory-level course), I identify […]
Let’s Rebrand ‘Active Adult’
/in Ageism, Senior Living Industry/by Robert KramerThe fastest-growing property type within senior housing is active adult communities. Before it gets too much bigger, we should ask ourselves: Is “active adult” really the best name to market this product to the consumer? As I said in a side conversation at last week’s NIC Fall Conference, I don’t think it is. For starters, […]
The Problem With ‘Aging Gracefully’
/in Ageism/by Robert KramerAuthor Karen Walrond takes issue with the phrase “aging gracefully.” So do I. Karen, who recently took part in a thoughtful Q&A on Brené Brown’s website, is spot on when she says: “ ‘Aging gracefully’ is such an interesting term, because I think in most cases we view the phrase as meaning ‘age, but cheerfully […]
Predicting the Future of Eldercare Innovation: Bob Kramer Podcast Appearance
/in Uncategorized/by Nexus InsightsSusan Ryan and Alex Spanko hosted Bob Kramer on their Elevate Eldercare podcast earlier this year to share his thoughts on where the senior housing and aging services sector is headed. The result was a wide-ranging discussion that covered ageism, staffing shortages, new regulations, private-sector investment, public/private partnerships, as well as the strengths and weaknesses […]
‘We Need to Think About Aging Very Differently’
/in Longevity, Workforce/by Robert KramerCoverage of longevity and the longevity economy too often frames it as a looming disaster. The focus is on increased care burdens, rising health care costs, more loneliness and more loss. But Andrew excels at revealing the many opportunities that longevity presents.