What happens when two of the biggest forces shaping our future—climate change and an aging population—collide? In his groundbreaking book Climate Change in an Aging Society, renowned author and scholar Dr. Rick Moody delivers a wake-up call for anyone who’s 50+, or who loves someone who is.
In this eye-opening interview, Dr. Moody will reveal:
- Why older adults face unique health, safety, and economic risks in a warming world
- The hidden connections between “aging in place” and surviving extreme weather events
- How older Americans can turn concern into powerful climate action—right now
- Surprising ways your consumer choices and retirement investments can make a real difference
- Why hope, not despair, is the most powerful climate survival tool we have
You’ll hear real-life stories of “eco-elders” making change in their communities, learn the facts that most climate reports leave out, and leave inspired to take meaningful steps—whether you’re 65 or 35.
This is more than an author interview—it’s a call to action for every generation to protect our health, homes, and future. Don’t miss the chance to be informed, empowered, and reminded that it’s never too late to make a difference.
Note: This is an audio-only webinar with the ability to ask questions of the guest
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 12:00 noon Eastern (9:00 AM Pacific, 10 AM Mountain, 11 AM Central, and 7 AM Hawaiian)
Topic: Aging, Climate, and Hope — Why This Conversation Matters Now
Speaker: Rick Moody, author, a pioneer in the field of aging, and a thought leader who has influenced those of us in the Positive Aging arena
About Rick Moody
Harry (Rick) Moody, Ph.D., retired as Vice President for Academic Affairs with AARP and is currently Visiting Faculty in the Creative Longevity and Wisdom Program at Fielding Graduate University and Visiting Professor at Tohoku University in Japan. He previously served as Executive Director of the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College and Chairman of the Board of Elderhostel (now Road Scholar). He is author of many scholarly articles, and books including co-author of Aging: Concepts and Controversies, a gerontology textbook now in its 10th edition. His book, Ethics in an Aging Society, is the first book published on biomedical ethics and aging. His book, The Five Stages of the Soul, was published by Doubleday and has been translated into seven languages worldwide.
He is editor of the Human Values in Aging newsletter with 5,000 subscribers monthly. In 2011, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society on Aging. In 2008, he was named by Utne Reader Magazine as one of “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World.” His new book, Climate Change in an Aging Society, was published this year by Routledge.
