From Longevity to Vitality: Applying the Science of Aging

The U.S. is aging—fast. Are we ready?

Join us for the kickoff of a compelling three-part webinar series that applies insights from the social and behavioral sciences to one of the most urgent challenges of our time: supporting healthier, more connected lives as we age. Sponsored by the Hauser Policy Impact Fund, these webinars work to connect social science analysis and synthesis to help guide evidence-based policy decisions.

In this opening webinar, we explore:

• How we learn and adapt as we grow older
• Strategies to boost cognitive health and healthy aging across the lifespan
• The profound public health impacts of loneliness and isolation
• What policymakers at all levels can do today to support aging populations

Drawing on past work, including Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America, Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Social Isolation and Loneliness, and How People Learn II, this session will connect science with practical, actionable insights for communities and governments.

Panelists include:

• Margaret Beier, Rice University
• Thomas Cudjoe, Johns Hopkins University
• Mark Hayward, University of Texas
• Anna Heard, National Governors Association
• David Parkes, AARP
• Kristine Yaffe, University of California, San Francisco