On February 27, the AIANY Design for Aging Committee joined an interactive tour and discussion about “What About Age?“, an exhibition on the impact of ageism in contemporary society. Dr. Stacey Gordon, the exhibition director and Program Director of Next Phase Adult Caregiving and Retirement at Work Life, provided an insightful overview of the product’s creation, the message behind each panel, and how we can see reflections of ourselves within the exhibit. In the post-tour discussion, she encouraged attendees to reflect on their feelings about their current age. Committee members had the chance to reassess their own views on aging, hear perspectives from peers of different ages, and reconsider how aging-focused design can support both physical and mental well-being.

Coming-up:

Good reads and more:

  • Rightsizing in Place (AVA Housing): a key insights video exploring an Irish NGO with an innovative scheme—helping older homeowners to renovate their single family home so they can age in place, while creating and managing a new affordable rental unit.
  • Reimagining Senior Housing: a webinar exploring key questions as how do investors and developers identify solid opportunities? Which deals are most attractive to lenders? And which types of properties offer the greatest ROI potential? Register here.
  • The New Senior Health Care Consumer: Optum Healthcare, the consulting division of United Healthcare, recently released a white paper on the growing healthcare needs of seniors. Item 1 could greatly benefit from input and participation from professionals in the AEC field.
  • In memory of Jerry: it is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Nathan Jerry Maltz, one of the founding co-chairs of the Design for Aging Committee. We are considering dedicating one of our upcoming programs in his honor. As Christine so beautifully put it, “Jerry was a unique and endlessly curious New Yorker who embodied the best of the city.” He will be greatly missed.