Successful Aging columnist Helen Dennis writes this week about the possibility of turning 100.
The question is, “What has to be in place to support this 100-year life?” Here are several additional changes from last week that need to occur as recommended by the authors.Leisure time during retirement years typically has meant having few if any deadlines; a time for travel; grandchildren; even sailing; playing computer games; watching a film; or just having fun.
A final issue addressed is equity. The authors are very strong in stating that “it is unacceptable that a good life should only be an option for a privileged minority” who have the income and education to develop the required changes and transitions. They recommend that governments begin to develop measures for the less fortunate to achieve the transitions and flexibilities for that 100-year-life.
So, dear readers, I hope these changes and recommendations by Gratton and Scott help you think about extended life, its possibilities and how they might apply to you. Our communities, institutions and public policies have the opportunity to do what is necessary to capitalize and embrace this gift of time. We each have a role to play in how we develop our own life stages.
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