A new longevity event, the Aging Revolution Summit, is bringing together some of the top minds in healthcare, business, venture capital, philanthropy, and medical research, to explore health and ageing.
The U.S. population is older today than it has ever been before, with a projected 82 million Americans to be aged over 65 by the year 2050.
As lifespans increase, so do the complexities of caring for an ageing population. To address these pressing issues and chart a course for age-friendly care, Northwell Health hosting the inaugural Aging Revolution Summit taking place both in New York City and online.
Leaders from AARP, MedStar Health, Veterans Affairs, Milken Institute for the Future of Aging and other will be in attendance, exploring innovative age-friendly solutions to improve lives for patients and caregivers.
“Most health care systems are not comprehensibly equipped to handle the growing needs of our aging population. We need to embrace innovation, technology, and new models of care to ensure that seniors can age with dignity and access the support they need to thrive,” said Michael J. Dowling, Northwell’s president and CEO, host of the Summit.
“We hope that this Summit will act as a catalyst for change and provide a space where inspiration ignites action.”
Some of this year’s notable speakers include:
- Staci Alexander, vice president, thought leadership, AARP
- Paurvi Bhatt, president and chief impact officer, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI)
- Rev. Malcolm Byrd, pastor and chief impact officer, Mother A.M.E. Zion Church
- Thomas Edes, senior medical advisor, office of geriatrics and extended care, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Jennie Chin Hansen, former chief executive officer, Milken Institute for the Future of Aging
- Kedar Mate, MD, chief executive officer, Institute of Healthcare
The half-day summit will address key themes including new therapeutics and technologies extending lifespan, the social implications of longevity, support for family caregivers, and care for vulnerable seniors, including senior planning and costs.
Dr. Thomas H. Lee, chief medical officer of Press Ganey, will deliver a keynote address highlighting the critical need for stakeholders across healthcare to diligently build human connection for an ageing population by harnessing the power of social networks.
“To truly care for an aging population, we must cultivate genuine human connection – at the bedside and beyond. Social networks, in their broadest sense, are not merely tools, but essential pathways to combat isolation and nurture the well-being of our older patients,” said Dr. Lee.
The event will take place on on December 3. To register, go to www.agingrevolution.com.