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MIND Aug 21, 2012 “How well people fare as they age is...affected by education, intellectual engagement, social networking, and planning - all things we can control as we envision our future.” - Laura L. Carstensen, A Long Bright Future

MOBILITY Aug 21, 2012 “How can we use science and technology to optimize human functioning so that we can live in good health for nine or ten decades? This will require an entirely new perspective[...]” - Laura L. Carstensen, A Long Bright Future

FINANCIAL SECURITY Aug 21, 2012 "With a little creativity, we could craft work lives that are more satisfying and far less conflicted than the ones we have today. Rather than hold on tightly to the way things are, or just nibble around the edges of change, let’s redesign work. For once, time is on our side." - Laura L. Carstensen, A Long Bright Future

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The mission of the Stanford Center on Longevity is to redesign long life. The Center studies the nature and development of the human life span, looking for innovative ways to use science and technology to solve the problems of people over 50 in order to improve the well-being of people of all ages. Learn More

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Forget Old Age, It’s Time to Live Long and (Really) Prosper
Advances in health care have added years to our life. According to Laura Carstensen, the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, it’s time we added life to our years.

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Open Call for Submissions in Third Annual Design Challenge “Using Happiness to Optimize Longevity”
Over $50,000 in prizes, mentorship and sponsored travel to Silicon Valley will be awarded to university students who design new products, tools and services for living longer, fuller lives.
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