The Upside of Aging: How Long Life Is Changing the World of Health, Work, Innovation, Policy and Purpose

Praise for THE UPSIDE OF AGING

"In The Upside of Aging, Paul Irving assembles the leading thinkers to examine the most transformative demographic issue of our time. Conclusion: The future has begun and it's likely to be longer than you think and better than you expect."
—Jane Pauley, award winning broadcast journalist and author, Your Life Calling

"When have you seen the words 'aging' and 'upside' in the same sentence? This myth-busting book demolishes obsolete notions, illuminating profound opportunities for our communities, our society, and ourselves. Its hopeful message, grounded in reality, will change how you think—and even how you live."
—Thomas Tierney, chairman and co-founder, The Bridgespan Group; former chief executive, Bain & Company

"A treasure chest of research, insight, experience, and pragmatic ideas, this highly accessible book is indispensable for understanding—and responding creatively to— today's massive global demographic transformation."
—David Bornstein, New York Times columnist and author, How to Change the World

"An invaluable book. The Upside of Aging offers a fresh look at our later years. Its compelling insights reveal tremendous global opportunities that far outweigh the challenges arising from the convergence of longer lifespans and an aging population."
—Jean Chatzky, bestselling author and financial editor, NBC's TODAY show

"The Upside of Aging offers a wise counterpoint to the chorus of voices comparing the longevity revolution with some dire natural catastrophe: a 'tsunami' of elders about to overwhelm us. A collection of thought leaders show us how much we have to gain from all the years added to our collective life span. Optimistic, sensible and compelling, this book arrives at the perfect moment."
—Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, author, speaker, and commentator

"A potent antidote to negative stereotypes about aging, this eye-opening book accentuates the many positives in longer lives and a longer-lived society. You will feel better just by reading it."
—Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, PhD, president, Institute of Medicine