Retirement Concerns on Aging ​

Are you getting to that point in life where age has become a concern? Read on!!! # On Aging 2025: Building Resilience and Ending Ageism On Aging 2025, the nation's largest multidisciplinary conference on aging, will take place April 21-24, 2025, in Orlando, Florida[1][4]. This premier event offers professionals in the aging field a valuable opportunity to connect, learn, and share expertise with thousands of colleagues[1]. ## Conference Focus and Mission The 2025 conference will highlight ASA's mission as tireless advocates for older adults. The event will showcase thought leadership and innovation aimed at creating accurate and age-inclusive conversations across all sectors[4]. Recognizing that ageism impacts everything from economics and healthcare to climate change, On Aging 2025 will demonstrate the collective impact possible when age-inclusion is prioritized[4]. Orlando's diverse population provides an excellent backdrop for highlighting inclusive and progressive programming designed to serve everyone. Sessions will encourage advocacy for age-inclusivity and showcase social action initiatives[4]. ## American Society on Aging The American Society on Aging (ASA) is celebrating 70 years of advancing equity, inclusivity, and advocacy in aging[3]. As the largest multidisciplinary association in aging, ASA boasts a diverse membership of more than 5,000 professionals across the United States, spanning fields from gerontology to age tech[3]. ASA recently launched its 3-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2027), developed with input from members and focused on strengthening the aging sector, combating ageism, and securing a sustainable future for the organization[3]. ## Spring 2025 Generations Journal Complementing the conference, ASA will release the Spring 2025 issue of their Generations journal titled "The Promise of an Age-Friendly Ecosystem"[5]. Guest edited by Karon L. Phillips, PhD, and Megan Wolfe, JD, of Trust for America's Health, this issue explores the connections between health, living and working environments, and care delivery for aging individuals[5]. The journal will feature articles on the history and imperative of age-friendly ecosystems, principles for unifying the age-friendly movement, impacts of cumulative inequities on older adult health, and the evolution of age-friendly ecosystems in rural communities[5]. From American Society on Aging (ASA)