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Do You Live In An Age-Friendly Community? » AtHomeSense.com AtHomeSense.com — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:01:49 +0000

[...] Stafford, director of Indiana University’s Center on Aging and Community, wrote in this blog post: “In the next 10 years, we will see these examples replicated a thousandfold; this, not the gated [...]

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Comment on The Deep Meaning of Home by On the Loss of My Parents: Part 1 : Exploring Life

On the Loss of My Parents: Part 1 : Exploring Life — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:06:19 +0000

[...] Home is a deep concept, far more significant than “house.” …memories, good and bad, are codified in the physical contents of the place. …the home becomes a mirror for the self. It represents you to yourself and, as such, provides a constant reminder of your uniqueness and contributions to your family, your neighborhood, your community. – Phil’s Adventures in Elderburbia: The Deep meaning of Home [...]

Comment on “Old people everywhere.” by Dawn Garces

Dawn Garces — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 08:03:21 +0000

Hi Marcia Hunter….

My sister (Kris) and I came across your response above and believe that the “Hansens” that you may possibly be referring to are us (the Yamauchi’s)! =)

As I recall, Kris & I always looked forward to walking Jones and enjoyed going to the Manoa pool with you & your family!

Like you, Kris & I have very fond memories of our childhood living in that great neighborhood!

We always wondered if our paths would ever cross again….

Dawn Garces

Comment on Aging in Community by Aging Indiana

Aging Indiana — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:43:34 +0000

So interesting. On a variation, there was an article in the B-ton paper a couple of days ago about the pressure on hotels to install ADA compliant swimming pool lifts/ramps. One hotel owner was quoted as saying. “Never once have I had a person with a disability ask for a lift.” And how many years did it take for someone to demand to sit in the front of the bus?, as Rev. Al Sharpton has noted…

Comment on Aging in Community by Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:28:55 +0000

Phil, great post. Your point about the current view (and practices growing out it) being one of older people are doing old people things and with mainly being with other old people reminded me of something observed during my recent trip to China. Granted, we we were visiting wealthier cities in the southern economic zones, where the population is quite young, our entire group was suprised to see almost no older people or presons with disabilities. While crowding and infrastructure issues would make it difficult for the very old and persons with disabilities to move around successfully, the invisibility of these groups was still mysterious. So, we asked one of our local guides “Where are the older people?” He very quickly responded, “They are off with other old people doing, you know, old people things.” When asked what this might be, he indicated things like tai chi, playing games, just having tea and talking. Yet, when we met some friends of our tour guide, Chinese residents in their 70′s about their lives, they talked animatedly of their tango lessons, travel, and other engaging activities. It seems our ways of viewing older people is not limited to just our country, but part of a more pervasive image issue which limits policy and action based in the realities of older persons and their communities.

Comment on Aging in Community by Aaron D. Murphy

Aaron D. Murphy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:33:35 +0000

Thanks for sharing this! Here’s my share to FB and comment:

“Think about it guys… ?? THIS is why I speak as often as I can on “The Aging In Place Advantage” and “Empowering the Mature Mind” in the marketplaces that need to hear about it. We’re not considering seriously enough, where the population is heading, at a record breaking pace!!! Contact me if your industry needs to hear the message!!! Thank you… ” Aaron D. Murphy, Architect, CAPS “Certified Aging In Place Specialist – http://www.ADM-architecture.com and http://www.EmpoweringTheMatureMind.com
& on FB at:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/ADMarchitecture and also at
http://www.facebook.com/#!/EmpoweringTheMatureMind
follow me on twitter @AaronDMurphy

Comment on Making Aging Sexy by Aging Indiana

Aging Indiana — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:53:23 +0000

Kimon, thanks for this comment. I have often wondered about this issue as well, particularly when I hear small town mayors and other public officials lament the loss of young people and bemoan the aging of the population. Can we make the proverbial lemonade here? It’s worth a blog and it’s Sunday morning, rainy and dreary, so stay tuned.

Comment on Making Aging Sexy by Kimon Koulet

Kimon Koulet — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:45:06 +0000

Hello Phil,

As a planning professional in NH, I recently found that the region where I work has a median age of 45.2; which is older than the median age of Maine, the nation’s oldest state. The data came from the 2010 U.S. Census. At the same time, like most other places, our economy is stagnant and there are few growth trends, other than the rapdily rising median age of our residents (one of our towns has a median age over 55). I am curious if you are aware of any economic development strategies that have capitalized on these kind of demographics by creating new elder focused industries or services, which in turn generated jobs and a more sustainable economy. We often find ourselves struggling over how to attract younger professionals and skilled workers, when all around us is a growing older consumer base.

Any assistance is appreciated.