The Sightlines Project: Tracking Key Indicators of Longevity Across Generations
Year: 2017
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: More Americans are living to 100 than ever before. Yet, we are ill-prepared to navigate long life. A flagship project of SCL, Sightlines investigates how well Americans are doing on three key indicators: financial security, social engagement and healthy living. We examined eight nationally representative, multi-year datasets surveying more than 1.2 million Americans. On average, financial security (e.g., home ownership, lack of debt) has decreased since 2000 for those under the age of 75. Social engagement (e.g., interactions with family/friends/communities) remained stable since 1995 for most age groups, except Baby Boomers who show significant decline. For Healthy Living, we observed some gains (e.g., physical activity) and some losses (e.g., increased sedentary behavior) since 2002. Many of these trends vary by socioeconomic status and ethnicity. These findings can shape policy, guide product development, and inform individual-level interventions to ensure independent, 100-year lives.
Source: Innovation in Aging
Authors: T. Sims, L.L. Carstensen, T. Rando, A. Yotopoulos, M. Deevy, K. Smith
Institutions: Stanford University, Stanford Medicine
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,977
OpenAlex ID: W2725841966