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Healthy aging : promoting well-being in older adults
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September 19, 2017
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Description:Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Americans are Living Longer and in Greater Numbers: The population of older Americans is growing and living longer than ever. As a group, they are living active lives and contributing to the economy. The added years to the lifespans have resulted in a longer middle age—extending the period when workers are at their most productive and creative.
• 10,000 people are turning 65 a day
• 80 percent of people age 50 and older plan to work past 65
• People over 50 in the US contribute $7.6 trillion to the economy annually
Aging Brings Challenges: Aging brings an increase in the prevalence of chronic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, and dementia. For example, Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, is the 5th leading cause of death among older Americans. Older adults also face more challenges with everyday living activities.
• 80 percent of older adults have at least one chronic health condition
• 1 in 3 older adults has limitations in activities such as preparing meals and housekeeping
The Challenges of Caregiving and Caregivers: Birth rates are declining, posing a potential shortfall of caregivers, and that trend will continue. Caregivers themselves are at risk for health problems. Trends show they will be working longer hours and caring for people with more than one chronic disease.
Presented by: Sarah Lenz Lock, JD, Senior Vice President for Policy, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Executive Director, Global Council on Brain Health [“Promoting Health, Well-Being, and Independence as We Age”]; Matthew Baumgart, Senior Director for Public Policy, Alzheimer’s Association [“Healthy Body, Healthy Brain: The State of Science and the Way Forward”]; Grace Whiting, JD, Chief Operating Officer, National Alliance for Caregiving [“Healthy Caregiver, Healthy Patient: Importance of Healthy Aging for Caregivers”]; Lisa C. McGuire, PhD, Lead, CDC Alzheimer’s Disease and Healthy Aging Program [“CDC’s Healthy Brain Initiative: Moving Forward Together”].
Facilitated by: John Iskander, MD, MPH, Scientific Director, Public Health Grand Rounds; Phoebe Thorpe, MD, MPH, Deputy Scientific Director, Public Health Grand Rounds; Susan Laird, MSN, RN, Communications Director, Public Health Grand Rounds.
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