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America's Caregiving Crisis: Bridging Lifespan and Healthspan

6/20/2025

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Diane Ty of the Milken Institute sheds light on America's alarming gap between lifespan and healthspan, revealing a caregiving crisis that demands urgent policy innovation. With an average life expectancy of 76.4 years but only 64 years of good health, she advocates for a transformative cultural shift in our perceptions of aging and the importance of intergenerational mentorship.

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Diane Ty of the Milken Institute sheds light on America's alarming gap between lifespan and healthspan, revealing a caregiving crisis that demands urgent policy innovation. With an average life expectancy of 76.4 years but only 64 years of good health, she advocates for a transformative cultural shift in our perceptions of aging and the importance of intergenerational mentorship.