Resources on Aging
Here is a short list of informative resources. It is only a beginning that we expect to build on. A substantial literature on aging is growing exponentially now that millions of boomers are facing or entering the third stage of life.
The Redefining Retirement program, known as RedTire, matches graduates of Kansas Regents institutions with business owners who are looking for a successor. The initiative, operated by the KU School of Business and its Center for Entrepreneurship, focuses on small- and medium-sized businesses in rural Kansas.
"What Makes Older People Happy?"
The New York Times, February 11, 2014.
"Is This the Future of Design for Aging?"
Senior Planet, Aging with Attitude
“How to Design Our Neighborhoods for Happiness” in Nation of Change
The Green House Project” in Capital Impact
“Household Moves Project: Research about downsizing possessions in later life”
KU Life Span Institute
Generations United
Intergenerational Communities: Georgetown, Texas
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New York Times, Booming Blog, a weekly online newsletter