Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP, Talks Aging, Ageism and How to be Age Disruptor
We’ve all heard the anti-aging mantra—“50 is the new 30!” or “60 is the new 40!” CEO of AARP Jo Ann Jenkins says no way….50 is the new 50, and her new book disrupts every age-old (forgive pun) myth about the over 50 set.
AARP deployed hidden cameras to show what age discrimination feels like. Not only is Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP, revealing footage from this social experiment – she outlines concrete ways to be an age disruptor.
This is a hot topic for everyone – because half of those born this year will live to be over 100.
IJoAnn gives tips on how to Disrupt Aging and how to confront ageism at work or anywhere. This book changes the way we look at getting older.
You can also find out how you can help #DisruptAging at www.aarp.org/disrupt-aging
Some surprising facts about the new reality of aging:
- In 1900 life expectancy was 47. Today it’s 78, and if you make it to 65, you can expect to live 19 more years!
- Over half the people born today will live to be 100.
- The fastest-growing age group is people 85 and older!
And the new way we age is having some surprising effects:
- Aging is about living: people over 50 are actively planning for the next thirty years of life.
- Older people are contributing to society through work and volunteering at record levels; they are also an increasingly large consumer population.
- The aging population has spurred fascinating innovations, especially in new technologies and the sharing economy.
About Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, AARP:
Jo Ann Jenkins is the chief executive officer of AARP. Previously, she served as their COO and, before that, president of AARP Foundation, AARP’s affiliated charity. Before joining AARP, she was the COO of the Library of Congress. She has received the Library of Congress Distinguished Service Award and in 2015 was named Influencer of the Year by the NonProfit Times.
This interview is provided by AARP
