Speaker: Deborah Carr, Boston University Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor of Sociology The global population is older than ever before, and old age can mean the “best of times” or the “worst of times” — with some enjoying health, wealth and happiness, and others suffering from sickness, poverty, and loneliness. So how can societies ensure that all people have an opportunity to age well? This talk will show how social, economic, and even environmental factors shape the physical, emotional, social, and financial health of older adults. It will highlight how individuals and their families, as well as policy makers and practitioners, can uphold the dignity and security of adults in their 70s, 80s, and beyond. This lecture is one of many events happening during Alumni Weekend (September 25-28, 2025).