The Stephen P. Fleming Speakers Forum: Bob Kramer
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The Stephen P. Fleming Speakers Forum was created by the Kintura Board of Directors to honor Steve Fleming upon his retirement in January 2026 after more than 30 years of leadership at Well-Spring and Kintura. The Fleming Forum invites engaging experts in their special fields to enlighten residents of Kintura communities, as well as the general public, an objective that mirrors Steve's personal passion for learning and discovery.
The first speaker in this series is Bob Kramer.
Next-Stage Living: How Changing Our Mindset Will Help Us Age Better
Thanks to the advances of the 20th century, a significant number of older Americans are now living well into their 80s, 90s, or beyond. Yet our society is still built for people to retire in their 50s and 60s and die in their 60s and 70s. If we don’t fix this disconnect, our enormous gains in longevity will no longer be seen as a blessing but a curse.
Fortunately, we can do something about it: We can insist on a new narrative of aging that is focused on ‘Next-Stage Living’ instead of ‘End-Stage Living.’ An important part of this narrative is recognizing that independence is not something we surrender or graduate out of at a certain age; rather, it is core to our identity and sense of self. Another part is acknowledging that our attitudes and expectations about aging have a profound impact on how long — and how well — we live.
Sponsored in part by resident donations to the Fleming Forum Fund. Thank you for your support!
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC 7/11/26 AT https://ticketmetriad.com/events/the-stephen-p-fleming-speakers-forum-bob-kramer-9-1-2026
The first speaker in this series is Bob Kramer.
Next-Stage Living: How Changing Our Mindset Will Help Us Age Better
Thanks to the advances of the 20th century, a significant number of older Americans are now living well into their 80s, 90s, or beyond. Yet our society is still built for people to retire in their 50s and 60s and die in their 60s and 70s. If we don’t fix this disconnect, our enormous gains in longevity will no longer be seen as a blessing but a curse.
Fortunately, we can do something about it: We can insist on a new narrative of aging that is focused on ‘Next-Stage Living’ instead of ‘End-Stage Living.’ An important part of this narrative is recognizing that independence is not something we surrender or graduate out of at a certain age; rather, it is core to our identity and sense of self. Another part is acknowledging that our attitudes and expectations about aging have a profound impact on how long — and how well — we live.
Sponsored in part by resident donations to the Fleming Forum Fund. Thank you for your support!
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC 7/11/26 AT https://ticketmetriad.com/events/the-stephen-p-fleming-speakers-forum-bob-kramer-9-1-2026
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