4275.2 New Directions to Healthy Aging in the 21st Century

Tuesday, October 30, 2012: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Oral
Given the stark reality of the demographic and epidemiological transitions, this introductory session will briefly examine several important questions that will frame the subsequent presentations. How do demographic and epidemiological transitions challenge our current views and roles? What models can be used to help us frame and track efforts to support healthy aging? This session will begin to frame our examination of how we need to prepare to collectively address an aging population and implement a vision of positive change.
Session Objectives: 1. Define healthy aging; 2. Describe key models and roles for public health and aging.
Moderator:
Lynda Anderson, PhD
Discussant:
Marcia Gail Ory, PhD, MPH

2:30pm
New Directions to Healthy Aging in the 21st Century
Lynda Anderson, PhD
2:45pm
Healthy Aging - Introduction
Lynda Anderson, PhD
3:00pm
A public health perspective in promoting lifestyle behaviors to maintain and improve cognitive health
Thomas Prohaska, PhD
3:15pm
Promoting health of older adults through social engagement
Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD
3:30pm
Healthy aging in a health equity context
Steven Wallace, PhD

See individual abstracts for presenting author's disclosure statement and author's information.

Organized by: Aging & Public Health
Endorsed by: Chiropractic Health Care, Community Health Planning and Policy Development

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH) , Masters Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES)

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