How to Live to 100 (or Die Trying) Freedom 75 or work, work, work
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Jan 12, 2026 
This week, Beth Truesdale, a sociologist focusing on aging inequalities, and Laura Tamblyn Watts, a lawyer and aging advocate, dive into the future of work for older adults. They discuss the financial pressures that force many seniors back into the workforce and tackle the emotional toll of caregiving on women. The conversation shifts to the challenges of ageism in hiring and the need for compassionate approaches to dementia in leadership. They also delve into how intergenerational teams can foster resilience and productivity, reshaping our ideas about retirement and purpose.
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Longer Lives Require New Work Expectations
- Longer lives mean many people will have to work past traditional retirement ages to pay for extended years.
- Society must expect unexpected shifts in work, health, and finances as people age.
Climate Risks Compound Work Inequities
- Climate change and extreme heat disproportionately harm outdoor and low-wage workers.
- These environmental risks compound challenges for older workers in physically demanding roles.
Working Longer Starts Earlier Than You Think
- Many barriers to working longer start well before typical retirement age and vary by socioeconomic status.
- Policies must support people in midlife to keep them employable into older ages.
