REDESIGNING LONG LIFE
The Stanford Center on Longevity envisions a world where everyone can thrive across a century-long life—living healthy, fulfilled, and engaged lives at every stage. Guided by the bold framework of the New Map of Life, the Center is redefining aging by advancing cutting-edge research, transformative education, and meaningful public engagement that unlock lifelong opportunities for growth, connection, and contribution. Through its initiatives, the Center fosters collaboration across generations, promotes equity across the lifespan, and empowers individuals and institutions alike to embrace longer lives as a powerful catalyst for social progress, economic vitality, and overall well-being.
Discover how longer lives are reshaping the way we live, learn, work and connect — and how bold ideas are being turned into action. Read and subscribe now for free, and have a new issue delivered to your inbox each month!
SIGHTLINES
The Midlife Money Gap: Gen X Is Falling Behind While Younger and Older Americans Gain Ground
While headlines often paint a bleak picture of Americans’ financial security, new data from Stanford’s Sightlines Project reveals a more nuanced story across generations. Our analysis shows where progress has been made, who’s at risk of being left behind, and how the American Dream is being redefined.
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Is Your Money Making You Happy?
One of the world’s foremost financial educators has designed a 7-point checklist to help readers prepare for their financial futures. Ready to see how financially fit—and happy—you really are?
IN THE NEWS
Americans Face ‘Insurmountable Financial Mess’ Unless Congress Shores Up Social Security and Medicare
The two programs that have provided financial security to Americans for generations are on the path to insolvency in less than a decade. Unless Congress makes hard choices – and fast – deep benefit cuts are all but certain,and will trigger an economic shock the U.S. cannot afford. We interview leading economists about viable fixes, but it’s up to Congress to muster the political will.
The above articles first appeared in Issue 2 of Stanford Center on Longevity Magazine. Read the full issue and subscribe
Making an Impact
The New Map of Life Fellows Program
The New Map of Life Fellows Program brings together bold, cross-disciplinary scholars to reimagine how we live, work, learn, and thrive across unprecedented lifespans. Grounded in the visionary framework of the New Map of Life, fellows conduct high-impact research in collaboration with Stanford faculty, tackling urgent questions that shape the future of aging, education, health, and the economy. Their work drives real-world change—informing policy, guiding innovation, and creating pathways for people of all ages to lead meaningful, engaged, and resilient lives. Read more
FELLOW SPOTLIGHT
Rewiring the Aging Brain to Better Manage Money
Through the lens of neuroscience and practical design, Subbulakshmi S., a New Map of Life postdoctoral fellow, explores how older adults can effectively adapt to new financial decision-making strategies. Read more
Longevity Design Challenge
The Stanford Center on Longevity Design Challenge is a global competition that invites university students to develop creative, research-based solutions that address both the challenges and unlock the opportunities of longer lives. From health to education to daily living, see how the next generation is designing a better future for all ages. Read more
Changing the Narrative
SCL shares new perspectives on aging and longevity through a range of media, including SCL Magazine, the Century Lives podcast, short videos, public events, The Longevity Book Club, and active social media—sparking conversation, sharing research, and challenging outdated perceptions. As a trusted source for journalists, the Center is also a leading resource for news coverage in the field of longevity.
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