Senior Living Foundation

A NEW VIRTUAL SERIES! Next Chapter Conversations: A Quarterly Compass

Introduction from Kyle Longton, Executive Director of the Senior Living Foundation

Welcome to SLF’s Next Chapter Conversations: A Quarterly Compass — a new conversation series created to inspire meaningful dialogue around healthy aging, wellness, personal growth, and life’s evolving journeys.

Through authentic stories, expert insights, and shared experiences, this series aims to empower individuals and families with knowledge, support, and connection. Join us as we explore the conversations that matter most — because every new chapter deserves community and understanding.

Subscribe to our SLF YouTube channel, follow us on Facebook, and join our Facebook group so you can stay tuned for upcoming conversations.

Q2 Topic: Healthy Aging & Book Feature

Book Feature: Elderhood by Dr. Louise Aronson

We are excited to introduce the first feature in the SLF Book Club series focused on the topic of Healthy Aging. Our featured selection is Elderhood by Dr. Louise Aronson — a thoughtful and compelling exploration of aging, caregiving, and what it means to grow older in today’s world. Through personal stories, medical insight, and cultural reflection, the book challenges common misconceptions about aging and encourages readers to view elderhood as a meaningful stage of life.

Dr. Aronson is a geriatrician, professor of medicine at UCSF, and a leading advocate for improving elder care and redefining society’s understanding of aging.

We also encourage our community to watch her inspiring TEDMED Talk, “Embracing Elderhood as a Stage of Life.”

Learn More:

Book author's official site: https://louisearonson.com/books/elderhood/
Link to her "About" page: https://louisearonson.com/about/
TED Talk Link: TEDMED - Louise Aronson "Embracing elderhood as a stage of life": https://www.tedmed.com/talk/embracing-elderhood-as-a-stage-of-life/

Click here to view valuable resources, including videos, articles, and other books, curated on the topic of Healthy Aging.

Helpful Links

RNet: The Retirement Network of the U.S. Department of State

The Office of Retirement's internet site providing comprehensive Foreign Service retirement system information, annuitant forms and a searchable database of frequently asked questions.
Positive Aging Sourcebook

The leading resource for senior housing, aging in place, and professional resources.
Guide to Retirement Living

Articles and comprehensive lists of facilities and providers serving older residents in the Washington, DC Metro area; the Delaware Valley (Philadelphia and surrounding PA, NJ and DE) and the state of Maryland.
Eldercare Locator

A way for older Americans and caregivers to find help. Established as a public service by the Administration on Aging.
Village to Village Network

Everything you want to know about the Village Concept, a national movement to help people who want to age in place.
New Lifestyles Online

Nationwide guide to senior housing and services.
Retirement Housing Foundation

Descriptions of affordable housing communities for older adults and persons with disabilities.
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Informaton about homecare agencies nationwide is available through the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging or the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116)
Crisis Caregiving for Seniors with Dementia

This resource explains the most common crises that arise when caring for a loved one with dementia and offers caregivers strategies to cope with or prevent them if a situation occurs.
Nursing Homes Abuse

Helpful information and resources on nursing homes abuse.
Senior Homes

Helpful information and resources for finding Continuing Care Retirement Communities, aging at home, referrals for senior real estate specialists or realtors that specialize in helping seniors sell their homes, or provide advice for aging in place modifications to their home.