Is Senior Living Ready for the Longevity Revolution?

About this episode

The episode explores whether senior living is prepared to support the longevity revolution and improve the quality of life for older adults.

What does it really mean to live better longer ? In this episode of Foresight Radio , host Steve Moran sits down with Colin Milner , CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, to explore one of the biggest questions facing the senior living industry: Is senior living ready to become the real-world delivery system for longevity? Colin has spent decades challenging traditional ideas about aging and wellness. In this conversation, he shares why senior living communities are uniquely positioned to help older adults thrive—but also why many communities still fall short of delivering on that promise. Steve and Colin dive into topics including the following: What "living better longer" actually means in real life Why senior living must shift from care-first to wellness-first The difference between real wellness programs and "wellness washing" Why connection, identity, and community experience matter more than amenities How senior living communities can design environments that support purpose, autonomy, and longevity They also explore what the future senior living experience could look like by 2036 , including intergenerational communities, environments designed for connection…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Moran

Guest: Colin Milner

Topics covered

• longevity
• senior living
• wellness
• aging
• community experience
• future of aging

Keywords

• senior living
• longevity revolution
• wellness-first
• aging
• community
• purpose
• autonomy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Council on Active Aging

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