A reexamination of aging: Living longer, happier, and healthier
A Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forum
Thanks to advances in medicine and technology, middle-aged and younger people in many countries can anticipate living years longer than previous generations. But what do these additional years imply for personal health, finances, relationships, and sense of purpose — and for societal structures and public policy? In this panel discussion, experts explored what it means not just to age, but to live long and well, both for individuals and for their communities.
SPEAKERS
Marisol Amaya Executive Director, La Alianza Hispana
Caitlin Coyle Director, Center for Social & Demographic Research on Aging, UMass Boston
Andrew Scott Professor of Economics at London Business School; HSPH-appointed Research Collaborator; Author, The Longevity Imperative: Building a Better Society for Healthier, Longer Lives
Ashwin Vasan New York City Health Commissioner
MODERATOR
Kay Lazar Reporter, The Boston Globe