John Marshall

Older people are the fastest-growing natural resource we have in this country. We need to treat them as such, make sure housing is accessible, and that people can care for older adults and still remain working. We need to prioritize healthy aging.

We can support people who have to do caregiving. Workplace flexibility goes a long way.

Many people want to work part-time or cut back their hours. Having a variety of ways that we can work and remain in the labor force, I think, is really good for older workers.

We also need to think about lifelong learning and making sure that people have the skill

One of the most intelligent case studies in design is the Chinese tea cup. They’re made without handles simply because if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to drink.

Humans naturally want to add more. Add a cardboard sleeve, add a warning on the outside of the cup, add a handle. The result of all these things never cools down the actual contents.

From: Lisa Macqueen, LinkedIn post

There are people 2 steps behind you - to learn from you.
There are people 2 steps ahead of you - to teach you.