A Senior Living Community becomes the First “City of Longevity” in the U.S.

This podcast introduces us to the groundbreaking City of Longevity, located at The Overlook Senior Living Community in Charlton, Massachusetts. We have two guests today: Tameryn Campbell, President and CEO at The Overlook. Our second guest is Lynne Corner, Deputy Director at the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA). We learn about the concept of NICA’s Cities of Longevity. These communities actively support all ages, healthier lifestyles for all, as well as the programs, experiences, and public policy that fosters aging well. NICA has implemented these cities in seven countries and the Overlook is the 1st in the U.S. The Overlook was selected as the City of Longevity site because of its rich, 100-year history providing a continuum of care and services for Massachusetts residents and their families. This is a very worthwhile, educational conversation that can serve as a springboard for other communities seeking this designation. Mini Bios Professor Lynne Corner (picture, upper right) is Deputy Director at the UK National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) and Director of VOICE. VOICE is an international community established to harness the immense experience, skills and insights of the public. These are people of all ages and backgrounds, especially including older people. VOICE members work with research and businesses to identify unmet needs, priorities and aspirations. They help co- develop products and services that are needed to support healthy, happy longer lives. Lynne has a particular interest in horizon scanning for innovation, in lifelong learning and cross generational exchange, and the use of artificial intelligence and data.  NCIA and VOICE work with businesses from all sectors to help develop their strategies for capitalizing on the immense commercial opportunities for growth from global population ageing.  She is also a Trustee of the Lewy Body Dementia Society. Tameryn Campbell (picture, lower left) brings more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record of success in the senior living and aging services industry. Since 2014, Ms. Campbell has worked in a strategic and consultative role. This is in the role of President & CEO of Masonic Health System of Massachusetts. Ms. Campbell’s responsibilities include the right-sizing and repositioning of the organization, overseeing divestitures of certain business lines, redefining business strategy. She leads Residents, Team Members, Boards of Directors, lenders and other stakeholders through organizational transformation. Tameryn's Website: The Overlook Lynne's Website: National Innovation Centre Ageing