The ‘New Narrative’ Series
How Will Society Adapt in an Age of Longevity?
In early 2026, Bob Kramer published a series of six posts on LinkedIn examining the critical question looming over senior housing and care, aging services, and aging more broadly:
“How will the incredible gains in longevity that occurred in the 20th century impact society as we progress through the 21st: Will they be a blessing or a curse?”
Bob analyzed that question in six parts, defining the new narratives that need to form in retirement, healthcare, work, housing, education and caregiving.
From 2020 through 2023, the Nexus Insights fellows collaborated to produce wide-ranging, insightful commentary on the future of aging and aging services.
Listed below are prime examples of that work, highlighted by our report on navigating long-term care.
Navigating Long-Term Care
Where Am I, Where Do I Go: The Missing Entry Point to Long-Term Care Solutions for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
In early 2022, Nexus Insights brought together long-term care providers, caregiver advocates, tech-driven startups and policy experts to discuss how to help older adults and their caregivers better navigate the complex and fragmented array of long-term care and aging services.
The process yielded an in-depth report and an illuminating survey of U.S. older adults.
Nexus Op-Eds
Nexus Fellows, along with other industry thought leaders at times, published op-eds in publications such as The Hill, Health Affairs and more.
7 Principles to Attract and Retain Older Frontline Workers
By Paul Irving, Bob Kramer, Jacquelyn Kung, Ed Frauenheim
Harvard Business Review, 2022
The Traditional Financing Source That Can Help Close Gaps In Nursing Home Innovation
By Conner Esworthy, David C. Grabowski, Robert G. Kramer, Anne Tumlinson
Health Affairs, 2022
‘Aging in Place’ is not a plan. It’s denial – and it ignores an opportunity
By Ryan Frederick, Sara Zeff Geber
Sun Sentinel, 2022
3 things to ‘know’ to develop CEO skills for the future of aging services
By Jacquelyn Kung, Bob Kramer, Ed Frauenheim
McKnights Senior Living & McKnight’s Long-Term Care, 2022
5 Critical CEO Skills for the Future of Aging Services
By Jacquelyn Kung, Bob Kramer, Ed Frauenheim
McKnight’s Senior Living & McKnight’s Long-Term Care, 2021
Senior living residents can show us a way out of the pandemic blues
By Jacquelyn Kung, Bob Kramer, Ed Frauenheim
The Dallas Morning News, 2021
America’s long-term care infrastructure: A road to nowhere
By Anne Tumlinson, David Grabowski, Bob Kramer
The Hill, 2021
Fixing Nursing Homes: A Fleeting Opportunity
By Bob Kramer
Health Affairs, 2021
