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Grand Challenges of Our Aging Society: Workshop Summary
Appendix A
Agenda
THE GRAND CHALLENGES OF OURAGING SOCIETY: A SYMPOSIUM
THURSDAY, MAY 28
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Background
Ronald Lee, University of California, Berkeley, Chair of Symposium Planning Committee
9:00–10:45 a.m.
How can biological research, medical advances, andethical considerations inform health care decisions?
Health span and life span—Richard Miller, University of Michigan
Frailty—Linda Fried, Columbia University
Judicious use of resources—David Reuben, University of California, Los Angeles
Discussion/Q&A
10:45–11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
What steps can individuals and society undertake toenhance healthy aging?
An introduction to health promotion—Robert Butler, International Longevity Center
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Appendix A
Agenda
THE GRAND CHALLENGES OF OUR AGING SOCIETY: A SYMPOSIUM
THURSDAY, MAY 28
8:30–9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Background
Ronald Lee, University of California, Berkeley, Chair of Symposium Planning Committee
9:00–10:45 a.m.
How can biological research, medical advances, and ethical considerations inform health care decisions?
Health span and life span—Richard Miller, University of Michigan
Frailty—Linda Fried, Columbia University
Judicious use of resources—David Reuben, University of California, Los Angeles
Discussion/Q&A
10:45–11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
What steps can individuals and society undertake to enhance healthy aging?
An introduction to health promotion—Robert Butler, International Longevity Center
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Exercise and cognition—Arthur Kramer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Racial disparities and communication—M. Chris Gibbons, Johns Hopkins University
Obesity in older persons—Gordon L. Jensen, Pennsylvania State University
Discussion/Q&A
12:30–1:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:15–3:00 p.m.
What will be the macroeconomic and financial impacts of an aging society?
General macroeconomic impact—Axel Börsch-Supan, Mannheim Research Institute for the Economics of Aging
Financial impact—Robin Brooks, Brevan Howard Asset Management, LLP
International perspective—David Canning, Harvard University
Discussion/Q&A
3:00–3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15–5:00 p.m.
How will income security and health care financing programs be affected by the aging of the population, and how should they be changed?
Income security—Alicia Munnell, Boston College
Health and long-term care—Kenneth Langa, University of Michigan
International perspective—Andrew Mason, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Discussion/Q&A
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Reception—The Great Hall
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FRIDAY, MAY 29
8:30–8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Overview of Day
Ronald Lee, University of California, Berkeley, Chair of Symposium Planning Committee
8:45–10:30 a.m.
Will our institutions and policies permit sufficient flexibility in the timing of major life activities as life span increases?
Social perspective—Phyllis Moen, University of Minnesota
Economic perspective—Richard Burkhauser, Cornell University
Discussion/Q&A
10:30–10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
In what ways will our communities be affected by an aging society and how should they respond?
Social perspective—Sandra Rosenbloom, University of Arizona
Physical perspective—Joseph Coughlin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Discussion/Q&A
12:15–1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00–2:30 p.m.
Summary Discussion: What topics would benefit from studies conducted by the National Academies?
Robert Binstock, Case Western Reserve University
Robert Butler, International Longevity Center
James Jackson, University of Michigan
Barbara Torrey, Population Reference Bureau
Axel Börsch-Supan, Mannheim Research Institute for the Economics of Aging
2:30 p.m.
Adjourn
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