Beth Newcomb

Los Angeles Times quoted Jennifer Ailshire in a story on 76-year-old snowboarder Dick Schulze, the US’s oldest competitor in the sport. There are several reasons for the rise of autumnal athleticism, including better diet, better training and physical conditioning, and less exposure to disease, she said. “Our conditions of living have improved. We’re less likely to have accidents and injuries than in the past. Our world is a healthier, safer world than it used to be. … In terms of the world of athletics, exercise science and the science behind competition have also improved over time, so that athletes just have more longevity than they’ve ever had before.”

Financial Advisor quoted Senior Associate Dean Maria Henke regarding the importance of financial gerontology and educating advisors about the challenges and opportunities faced by older adults. “When advising about retirement options like whether to save money by moving to a different community, a financial gerontologist would consider factors like risk of social isolation, access to healthcare or opportunities for meaningful engagement in addition to only financial impacts,” she said. The article also quoted Distinguished Scholar in Residence Paul Irving and alumna and financial gerontologist Cynthia Hutchins.