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Explore how to extend both lifespan and healthspan through this 51-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute's Ideas: Health event. Discover new research demonstrating that thriving in later years requires more than individual effort, demanding thoughtful community investments and a fundamental shift in how society views aging. Learn about the interconnected roles of medical care, lifestyle choices, and social connections in promoting longevity, while examining how communities can reshape narratives around growing old. Understand the importance of broadening access to support systems that respect autonomy, celebrate accumulated wisdom, enhance financial security, and encourage lifelong learning as essential components of healthy aging.