Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL)
Our world is undergoing a historic demographic transformation: older adults are now the fastest-growing segment of the population. In the San Diego region alone, the number of residents aged 65 and older will double by 2030, with the greatest increase among those 80 and above. Nationally, by 2060 nearly one in four Americans will be over 65, the population 85 and older will triple, and the U.S. will have more than half a million centenarians.
This profound shift brings both challenges and opportunities. How do we create communities where older adults of every background can age with health, opportunity, and purpose—staying socially connected, civically active, and economically engaged? Meeting this moment calls for adaptive leadership, inclusive planning, and strong cross-sector partnerships to realize the “longevity dividend” — the additional 10 to 30 years of life that many people will experience beyond traditional retirement.
The Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) is at the forefront of this work, advancing healthy aging through collaborations with healthcare providers, government agencies, nonprofits, philanthropy, and educational institutions.
October is Age-Friendly University Month
CEAL Spring Symposium
Our Spring Symposium was a powerful gathering of individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing healthy aging, strengthening community connections, and supporting caregivers. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for helping to create a meaningful space for learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
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SPARK-SD Regional Peer Support Network
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CEAL
The Center for Excellence in Aging in Longevity bridges academia with government, business, and the community to meet the current and emerging challenges of healthy aging across the lifespan.