Reimagining Aging

Getting older is getting better

We’re all aging—and in greater numbers than ever before. Soon, we’ll have more people over the age of 65 than under the age of five, creating massive change in how people live, learn, and work worldwide. But we’re uncovering how aging people and societies can be stronger than ever.

The Harvard Chan School is putting a finer lens on the how and why of aging. From digging into deep cellular mechanisms, to uncovering new patterns in decades of data, to understanding how connecting with others keeps us thriving, we’re unlocking possibilities for lives that are not just longer, but also healthier and happier.

There’s never been a better time to get old. And we’re just getting started.

Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies

As a University-wide initiative, the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies brings together scientists from all corners of the Harvard campus—and beyond—to make exciting advances in population research. With seven and a half billion people living on the planet and a projected nine and a half billion by 2050, their focus is on examining the most nuanced trends and important challenges in this century.

Decade-long research project that explores aging in South Africa receives NIH/NIA funding for additional waves and national expansion, with a special emphasis on cognitive health

Researchers from the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, Harvard Chan School, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Cape Town have been awarded $27 million from the National Institute on Aging to further their…