purposeful aging

Purposeful Ageing Series From Scientific Evidence to Practical Communities

Longevity Mindful Aging Series 25 Jul, 2026
Explore the complete five-part Purposeful Ageing Series and discover how scientific evidence led to the IKIGAI-BAYANIHAN Framework, an evidence-based model for designing purpose-driven retirement communities.
Generation Shapers (Part 3 of 3) Redesigning Aging: The Ikigai-Bayanihan Framework for a Sustainable Future
Silver Economy Mindful Aging 09 Apr, 2026
A visionary framework redefining aging through purpose, community, and care. Introducing the Ikigai-Bayanihan model as a sustainable solution to inequality, declining fertility, and retirement system gaps.
IAFOR Accepts Dr. Mariza Lendez's "Beyond Longevity: Ikigai-Bayanihan Framework" for Presentation at EGen 2026 London
Media/Press 20 Mar, 2026
IAFOR has accepted Dr. Mariza Lendez's Ikigai-Bayanihan Retirement Model for presentation at the 6th European Conference on Aging & Gerontology (EGen2026) in London under the Entrepreneurship/Silver Economy track.
Rethinking Retirement in the Longevity Era: What Ikigai and Bayanihan Can Teach the World About Purpose After Retirement
Mindful Aging 09 Mar, 2026
As people live longer than ever before, many retirees struggle with a loss of identity and purpose. The Japanese concept of ikigai and the Filipino ethos of bayanihan offer valuable cultural insights into how meaning, contribution, and community can shape a fulfilling life after retirement.