#healergizing

Presented by Energizing Health

To a Century and Beyond!

Mar 18, 2021

11:30am – 12:00pm CT

According to the World Health Organization, the proportion of the global population of aged 60 will double from 11% in 2006 to 22% by 2050. From the Blue Zone to the Silver Tsunami, there is no dispute that people are living longer. How people age is coming into question and is mounting pressure around the globe for public health efforts to promote health and well-being for people throughout their aging journeys. This spike in life expectancy will impact the affordability and design of housing, employment opportunities, transgenerational connection and transportation options. Learn how community advocates, policy makers, and startups are creating healthy longevity services and aging well communities. Hosted by Home Instead

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John Beard

Arc Centre Of Execellence In Population Ageing Research

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Melissa Gong Mitchell

Global Coalition On Aging

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David Sinclair

International Longevity Centre - UK

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Samir Sinha

Mount Sinai Hospital

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