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Results for: aging
Toluca | Mexico
Topic: Aging
By Kristan Taylor, Universidad Autonoma del Estado de Mexico
Mexico has succumbed to all manner of American influence, mostly evident in the youth who flock to Starbucks. However, as more and more Mexican women join the workforce, the country’s elderly could soon…
Shanghai | China
Topic: Aging
By Jo Kewley, IDEO
Rather than slowing down and taking it easy, China’s aging population has a zealous passion for life and having fun, whether they are in their early 60s or late 90s. They are taking over the parks and…
Smalltown, USA
Topic: Aging
By Gretchen Addi, IDEO
It’s around 1pm at Bob’s Diner and the big round table near the entrance is starting to fill up. They come from nearby towns, farms, and ranches to drink coffee, grab lunch, and, most importantly,…
Vita Needle | Needham, MA
Topic: Aging
By Jose Colucci, IDEO
The peephole in the foyer door of the 1920s dancehall and theatre is an apt architectural detail. During the prohibition years, one wouldn’t be allowed to join the crowd inside before undergoing peephole…