Connecting Quote by Ai-jen Poo
“Living longer is about loving longer, learning longer, teaching longer, connecting longer, if we figure out the supports and infrastructure to make all of that possible — and it is completely within reach.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Women's History Month, 2020
Longer lives depend on extended love, learning, teaching, and connection, supported by proper infrastructure
In simple terms: Living longer means loving, learning, teaching, connecting more
Key Takeaway
Invest in social supports for aging populations
Themes
aging
community
infrastructure
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
policy
social
When to use this quote
- elder care programs
- community centers
- lifelong education
Key Concepts
Social capital
intergenerational equity
Questions to Reflect On
- What infrastructure most improves elder wellbeing?
- How can communities sustain intergenerational ties?
A Different Perspective
Funding and policy gaps can limit implementation
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