Empowering Longevity: Health and Wealth in Harmony

with Lauren Dunning and Caitlin MacLean,

Director, Center for the Future of Aging, Milken Institute | Senior Director, Innovative Finance, Milken Institute

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Lauren Dunning and Caitlin MacLean of the Milken Institute. Lauren serves as the Director of the Center for the Future of Aging while Caitlin is the Senior Director of Innovative Finance at Milken. During the episode, the group discusses the convergence of aging and financial innovation. They explore the challenges of demographic change, focusing on healthspan, financial security, and housing for older adults. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of integrated care, the impact of chronic conditions on healthcare costs, and the need for innovative solutions to support aging in place. They conclude by discussing the Aging Innovation Collaborative, a partnership aimed at improving the well-being of older adults through better healthcare, housing, and community engagement, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Introduction of Lauren and Caitlin (1:11)
  • The background of the Milken Institute (1:53)
  • Milken’s activities and focus on research (3:16)
  • The Work of the Center for the Future of Aging (4:17)
  • Collaboration and partnerships in addressing change (8:14)
  • Four Focuses of the Center for the Future of Aging (10:13)
  • Exploration of systemic and personal challenges in long-term care (16:20)
  • Societal shifts, financial burdens, and housing challenges for older adults (19:45)
  • Technology’s Role in Healthcare and Home Care (22:52)
  • Affordable Housing and Care Solutions (25:48)
  • Middle-Income Housing and Financing Challenges (27:48)
  • Virtuous Circle of Housing and Health (29:05)
  • Innovation and Technology in Care Solutions (33:08)
  • Partnership for Aging Innovation Collaborative (38:05)
  • Future Vision and Impact of Recommendations (39:32)
  • Personal Growth and Reflection on Aging (43:03)
  • Abundant Aging and Intergenerational Relationships (47:18)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com